Prius C
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Originally Posted By: The Critic
It would be interesting to see how the C does with lead foots. OP, if you are a lead foot, don't bother with one.
I know that if I drive my Prius like a maniac, I average about 37 versus 47 on my daily commute, which is a significant difference (more so that conventional cars). Given the C's small power train, I would expect the difference to be even larger.
My wife only got 39MPG in our rental Prius. She hated the car except for the comfort.
It would be interesting to see how the C does with lead foots. OP, if you are a lead foot, don't bother with one.
I know that if I drive my Prius like a maniac, I average about 37 versus 47 on my daily commute, which is a significant difference (more so that conventional cars). Given the C's small power train, I would expect the difference to be even larger.
My wife only got 39MPG in our rental Prius. She hated the car except for the comfort.
Yap, I started a separate thread how my daughter gets 40MPG while I get 60MPG in the same car and similar commute and similar speeds. Boils down to driver's skills.
http://www.bobistheoilguy.com/forums/ubb...519#Post2707519
http://www.bobistheoilguy.com/forums/ubb...519#Post2707519
Originally Posted By: The Critic
I know that if I drive my Prius like a maniac, I average about 37 versus 47 on my daily commute, which is a significant difference (more so that conventional cars). Given the C's small power train, I would expect the difference to be even larger.
I disagree--less weight to start/stop, and a smaller engine means a slower burn rate. Just a SWAG, of course; but it seems to hold true for other vehicles: big boats that do ok on highway but lousy in town, versus small cars that got the same mpg regardless of city vs highway.
I know that if I drive my Prius like a maniac, I average about 37 versus 47 on my daily commute, which is a significant difference (more so that conventional cars). Given the C's small power train, I would expect the difference to be even larger.
I disagree--less weight to start/stop, and a smaller engine means a slower burn rate. Just a SWAG, of course; but it seems to hold true for other vehicles: big boats that do ok on highway but lousy in town, versus small cars that got the same mpg regardless of city vs highway.
Originally Posted By: supton
big boats that do ok on highway but lousy in town, versus small cars that got the same mpg regardless of city vs highway.
LOL, I indeed did have small cars like that that had the same MPG city/hwy. However, Prius is not like that: it has better MPG in city due to hybrid system.
big boats that do ok on highway but lousy in town, versus small cars that got the same mpg regardless of city vs highway.
LOL, I indeed did have small cars like that that had the same MPG city/hwy. However, Prius is not like that: it has better MPG in city due to hybrid system.
It depends on whether you are into econobox and ultra high fuel economy. If neither then you should either pay for a bigger prius lift back or a more comfortable car with less fuel economy.
I'm into small econo box with ultra high fuel economy, and I know if I were to buy a new car right now I'll get the C for sure, or the 1st gen Insight manual with aluminum body and 3cyl engine.
It's not for everyone, and CR doesn't know much about special purpose designed cars anyways. (and bad tires like Falken Ziex 512)
I'm into small econo box with ultra high fuel economy, and I know if I were to buy a new car right now I'll get the C for sure, or the 1st gen Insight manual with aluminum body and 3cyl engine.
It's not for everyone, and CR doesn't know much about special purpose designed cars anyways. (and bad tires like Falken Ziex 512)
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Originally Posted By: The Critic
It would be interesting to see how the C does with lead foots. OP, if you are a lead foot, don't bother with one.
I know that if I drive my Prius like a maniac, I average about 37 versus 47 on my daily commute, which is a significant difference (more so that conventional cars). Given the C's small power train, I would expect the difference to be even larger.
and the smaller battery pack will means more of the braking power is provided by the pads than charging the battery.
It would be interesting to see how the C does with lead foots. OP, if you are a lead foot, don't bother with one.
I know that if I drive my Prius like a maniac, I average about 37 versus 47 on my daily commute, which is a significant difference (more so that conventional cars). Given the C's small power train, I would expect the difference to be even larger.
and the smaller battery pack will means more of the braking power is provided by the pads than charging the battery.
Originally Posted By: PandaBear
Originally Posted By: The Critic
It would be interesting to see how the C does with lead foots. OP, if you are a lead foot, don't bother with one.
I know that if I drive my Prius like a maniac, I average about 37 versus 47 on my daily commute, which is a significant difference (more so that conventional cars). Given the C's small power train, I would expect the difference to be even larger.
and the smaller battery pack will means more of the braking power is provided by the pads than charging the battery.
But, C is a lighter vehicle, so it should be a wash.
The main benefit of C over regular prius would be ease of parking in urban areas.
Originally Posted By: The Critic
It would be interesting to see how the C does with lead foots. OP, if you are a lead foot, don't bother with one.
I know that if I drive my Prius like a maniac, I average about 37 versus 47 on my daily commute, which is a significant difference (more so that conventional cars). Given the C's small power train, I would expect the difference to be even larger.
and the smaller battery pack will means more of the braking power is provided by the pads than charging the battery.
But, C is a lighter vehicle, so it should be a wash.
The main benefit of C over regular prius would be ease of parking in urban areas.
It's on CR's list of "cars to avoid" -- if that means anything...
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