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The answer is yes, the Metro got better mileage than the Prius. The Prius consistently got high 50s with one tank well into the low 60s. The Metro did high 50s all day long with a few 60 mpg tanks, and a couple tanks into the mid 60s. I probably put more effort into getting higher mileage with the Metro though. It also has more modifications. It also requires a lot more effort to get that high of mileage. It'll definitely be interesting to see how the Insight compares.
Interesting factoid. Last week I was coming in to work with the Metro hitting 65-70 mpg every day. Today, without mods (and it was a good 10-15F cooler), I only clocked in 45 mpg. That is without engine off coasting, just driving it easy, timing lights, etc.
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