I agree that using the 2008 EPA rating makes the Prii look less good, but in absolute terms,
every single one of the other cars including the Camry Hybrid --
beat both of us driving ICE powered cars.
So, if we could afford buying a Prius or find an Insight, then we should. I would love to get 60, 70, 80+MPG all the time.
That is why I want to build
CarBEN EV -- it will do 200+ MPGe and maybe even 300+.