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Old 12-05-2015, 03:49 PM   #20 (permalink)
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Originally Posted by cyclopathic View Post
I punched the numbers into recommended calculator 2800lbs, ,28 Cd, .31 engine, .92 transmission efficiency, etc and calculator shows 53 at 65 and 42 at 75. Test snows 53 at 65 and 38 at 75 consumption. Calculated drop is 21% and actual is 28%, 1/3 worse.
There will be a normal seasonal variability to mpg with any vehicle.
There will be 'cold-start' mpg variability vs 'hot-start'.
Steady-speed mpg is evaluated with a fully-warmed vehicle,after 30-miles at 50-mph.
Journalists who've done long-term tests with the Prius C report up to 58-mpg.
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