My Best Milage ever
#11
Re: My Best Milage ever
Originally Posted by rml
Hardly, I genuinely thought hybrids got around 100mpg. I want to either get or make an EV in the future - if I can't or none suitable are available then I will be looking at a hybrid.
My mpg, as you can see below, is 39.4 - sounds pretty sad, until you realize I'm driving a Ford Escape Hybrid SUV (EPA rating: 36 City, 31 Highway).
Good luck with your search!
#12
Re: My Best Milage ever
Originally Posted by rml
Hardly, I genuinely thought hybrids got around 100mpg. I want to either get or make an EV in the future - if I can't or none suitable are available then I will be looking at a hybrid.
#13
Re: My Best Milage ever
Hi,
It depends upon how you drive them. Here is one of MPG vs. MPH curves from my out-of-date, 03 Prius that hopefully will give you some ideas:
Last year, some Prius drivers achieved 114 MPG for a full tank of gas. I know some Insight drivers are getting equal or better MPG. But it is a question of maintenance and skills in knowing how to get the most from your vehicle.
Now if you want to really go 'over the edge,' you might look at what the 5th wheel Insight owner did. He put a retractable, fully electric, 5th wheel on his Insight for EV only mode. It is a little extreme but would work for your vehicle. Sort of 'roll your own hybrid' to roll yourself down the road.
Bob Wilson
Originally Posted by rml
Hardly, I genuinely thought hybrids got around 100mpg. I want to either get or make an EV in the future - if I can't or none suitable are available then I will be looking at a hybrid.
Last year, some Prius drivers achieved 114 MPG for a full tank of gas. I know some Insight drivers are getting equal or better MPG. But it is a question of maintenance and skills in knowing how to get the most from your vehicle.
Now if you want to really go 'over the edge,' you might look at what the 5th wheel Insight owner did. He put a retractable, fully electric, 5th wheel on his Insight for EV only mode. It is a little extreme but would work for your vehicle. Sort of 'roll your own hybrid' to roll yourself down the road.
Bob Wilson
#14
Re: My Best Milage ever
Originally Posted by msantos
Holy macro! Nice.
If you don't mind me asking, what milleage do you typically get in the other direction?
Cheers;
MSantos
If you don't mind me asking, what milleage do you typically get in the other direction?
Cheers;
MSantos
#15
Re: My Best Milage ever
ML,
I own a 2004 Civic Hybrid CVT which is a fancy automatic transmission.
If you go to the TDI club's monthly mileage competition I'm always in the top three of all cars entered.
While my own car remains stock except for tire pressure I'm only beat out by heavily modified diesels, and only when equipped with a manual 5 speed transmission.
I've been averaging around 67-68MPG all summer in my AT while the diesels only average around 45-46 for the AT. See my signiture below.
This is NOT a slam against diesel autos as they are a great way to save fuel.
Do you have any constructive input to this community?
-Steve
I own a 2004 Civic Hybrid CVT which is a fancy automatic transmission.
If you go to the TDI club's monthly mileage competition I'm always in the top three of all cars entered.
While my own car remains stock except for tire pressure I'm only beat out by heavily modified diesels, and only when equipped with a manual 5 speed transmission.
I've been averaging around 67-68MPG all summer in my AT while the diesels only average around 45-46 for the AT. See my signiture below.
This is NOT a slam against diesel autos as they are a great way to save fuel.
Do you have any constructive input to this community?
-Steve
#17
Re: My Best Milage ever
Originally Posted by Hot_Georgia_2004
ML,
I've been averaging around 67-68MPG all summer in my AT while the diesels only average around 45-46 for the AT. See my signiture below.
-Steve
I've been averaging around 67-68MPG all summer in my AT while the diesels only average around 45-46 for the AT. See my signiture below.
-Steve
#19
Re: My Best Milage ever
i recently made the 95 mile trip to minneapolis on i94 from my home in my 2005 HCH. the displayed average was 67MPG. those who know me know that i can usually pump out over 60 with my car (my sig info is not updated). the 100MPG usually comes from the insight, which sadly, is being discontinued.......
#20
Re: My Best Milage ever
Originally Posted by rml
Thought these hybrid cars would do better than that?
I normally get between 65 to 70 mpg out of my car (VW Passat 1.9tdi) on my 16 mile journey to work (both ways). The most I've ever got on a long journey is 76 mpg, but then I do have a light right foot and am constantly observing the conditions ahead.
I normally get between 65 to 70 mpg out of my car (VW Passat 1.9tdi) on my 16 mile journey to work (both ways). The most I've ever got on a long journey is 76 mpg, but then I do have a light right foot and am constantly observing the conditions ahead.