On Aug 14, 2006, at 11:08 AM, Godfrey DiGiorgi wrote:
> Pretty much a wrap up for the theoretical discussion in this thread:
> my Toyota Prius was delivered late Friday.
> ...
I'll post just this one last data point from practical use, for those
who might be interested, as the last message on this thread line
since it spawned so much conversation.
The LED fuel gauge hit one pip out of ten at about 395 miles. I have
a bit of traveling to do today so I decided to fill the tank rather
than wait for it to reach the "Low Fuel" warning blinker point.
Statistics:
Delivered with 2 miles on odo, full tank. (total fuel capacity is
said to be 11.7 US gallons)
First refuel at 398 miles on odo was 9.173 US gallons, 43.2 mpg
average.
(for the non US readers, that's 51.8 MPImpG or 5.4L per 100 KM if
I got my conversion units correct).
That's darn good seeing as it's been a week of running many short
hops, two longish round trips through normal midday traffic hell, AC
on most of the time, etc. It's about double what my best fuel economy
with the Freelander was. And the Prius is quieter, easier to park,
rides better, easier to get in and out of, and seemingly holds more
cargo/passengers. And has a ton of interesting doo-dads (fancy-dancy
stereo, hands free cell phone integration, energy and economy
display, etc.) to keep you entertained en route.
I'm pleased. :-) Now back to photography ... Hope to see some of you
at the reception this evening!
Godfrey
"Traveler In London" - http://www.gdgphoto.com/traveler/
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