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Originally Posted by hayden55
I mean he has a point. Just law of dynamics whoever is heavier will always be the one who will probably come out better. A 4 star crash rated Tahoe will whoop a 5 star crash rated priuses ass. I would hate to see what a hummer EV would do to a prius at over 3x the curb weight.
Pointless safety aside, you're averaging 25mpg driving how fast? 85-90mph in the prius average speed is maybe 31-34mpg.
I will say I bumped the FE on my Sequoia up with a sheet of coroplast going from the front bumper to just behind the driver door for about $35. 4x8 sheet and some holes and a slight trim around the wheels. Averaging about 20mpg on my commute consisting of 25-65mph roads 14 miles to work. At least ever since it got cold, it may have been higher two weeks ago.
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"Will always... probably?" That's always probably right!
If the collision is head-on or a side impact (T-bone) then yes, the Tahoe is always probably going to be better off.
If the accident is a single vehicle or a bunch of vehicle traveling in the same direction, then I'd say the Tahoe is at a disadvantage due to a higher probability of rollover, unless we're talking about a car pileup, in which case the safest car is the one that isn't in front of any 18-wheelers.
Anywho, I do notice that my fuel mileage drops a lot in my Toyota Avalon hybrid from going above 65mph. For this reason I try not to go over 65mph. I have done 80mph and I seemed to get around 35mpg instead of 40mpg.