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Old 06-15-2021, 10:20 AM   #2 (permalink)
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It depends on how fast you want to drive.
On the highway the battery does not get exercised much so its condition would not make a difference. Speed is everything for MPG; the slower the better.

An old Civic with a manual gearbox could well beat the Prius. The more you mod, the bigger the difference; the Prius is already quite optimal and relatively heavy, your options are limited there.

I would still go with the Prius because it is a lot safer and easier to drive.
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