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Old 05-01-2007, 04:15 PM
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Hybrids: Toyota Camry Hybrid 50th Anniversary
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Default Re: Milage When Driving Fast

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Originally Posted by chris_h View Post
On our first long trip with the TCH, the tank averaged 37 mpg. That was with about 90% of the miles on the highway, doing 72 to 80 miles per hour on the speedometer (which reads about 3 to 4 miles per hour high at those speeds). The total trip was about 500 miles, so a good estimate is 450 miles highway and 50 miles city.
I got about 35-36 MPG driving through VA and NC (rolling hills) and on cruise control, going about 75 miles per hour.

I don't see the 6 cylinder getting better mileage than a hybrid but the acceleration will be noticeable. Is one second of acceleration worth it?

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TCH 50th Anniversary Edition
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