# MPG C5 vs Prius **URL:** \ **Category:** PittSpeed Off Topic\ **Created:** [August 28, 2008, 6:19pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/mpg-c5-vs-prius/199285 "2008-08-28T18:19:53Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 20\ **Page:** 2
**Author:** ![ShalerPunk](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/shalerpunk/32/5976_2.png) [@ShalerPunk](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/ShalerPunk)\ **Post date:** [August 29, 2008, 4:04pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/mpg-c5-vs-prius/199285/21 "2008-08-29T16:04:14Z")
> [@Garage heater recommendations](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/garage-heater-recommendations/37628/13): > > Given the Vette has 8 cylinders that ran the whole time, versus a car that has 4 cylinders and an electric motor that alternate, not too shabby at all IMO. put the two against each other in bumper to bumper traffic. no contest. ---
**Author:** ![flyinglow57](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/flyinglow57/32/5978_2.png) [@flyinglow57](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/flyinglow57)\ **Post date:** [August 29, 2008, 4:07pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/mpg-c5-vs-prius/199285/22 "2008-08-29T16:07:28Z")
yay the prius gets better milage. yay the camaro is faster. ok end of discusion. and moving on. ---
**Author:** ![Shaggy](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/shaggy/32/5945_2.png) [@Shaggy](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Shaggy)\ **Post date:** [August 29, 2008, 4:07pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/mpg-c5-vs-prius/199285/23 "2008-08-29T16:07:57Z")
> [@Crysis Demo released today](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/crysis-demo-released-today/37644/3): > > put the two against each other in bumper to bumper traffic. > > no contest. I can disprove that myth ---
**Author:** ![ShalerPunk](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/shalerpunk/32/5976_2.png) [@ShalerPunk](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/ShalerPunk)\ **Post date:** [August 29, 2008, 4:16pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/mpg-c5-vs-prius/199285/24 "2008-08-29T16:16:02Z")
this is the real solution ![http://www.dieselforecast.com/Photos/Subaru_diesel_480.jpg](http://www.dieselforecast.com/Photos/Subaru_diesel_480.jpg) ---
**Author:** ![Shaggy](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/shaggy/32/5945_2.png) [@Shaggy](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Shaggy)\ **Post date:** [August 29, 2008, 4:17pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/mpg-c5-vs-prius/199285/25 "2008-08-29T16:17:02Z")
who the hell wants a diesel car ---
**Author:** ![ShalerPunk](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/shalerpunk/32/5976_2.png) [@ShalerPunk](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/ShalerPunk)\ **Post date:** [August 29, 2008, 4:23pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/mpg-c5-vs-prius/199285/26 "2008-08-29T16:23:46Z")
> [@Test Drove a Mazdaspeed 3](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/test-drove-a-mazdaspeed-3/37608/16): > > who the hell wants a diesel car me. the next diesel car, from a japanese company, with a manual transmission, will be my next car. ---
**Author:** ![77rednecktruck](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/77rednecktruck/32/5966_2.png) [@77rednecktruck](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/77rednecktruck)\ **Post date:** [August 29, 2008, 5:14pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/mpg-c5-vs-prius/199285/27 "2008-08-29T17:14:33Z")
> [@F\*cking HAWT e34 & e39 m5 pics!](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/f-cking-hawt-e34-e39-m5-pics/37630/14): > > yay the prius gets better milage. yay the camaro is faster. ok end of discusion. > > and moving on. the camaro??? ---
**Author:** ![77rednecktruck](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/77rednecktruck/32/5966_2.png) [@77rednecktruck](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/77rednecktruck)\ **Post date:** [August 29, 2008, 5:16pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/mpg-c5-vs-prius/199285/28 "2008-08-29T17:16:54Z")
> [@Lexus ISF review](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/lexus-isf-review/37647/2): > > me. > > the next diesel car, from a japanese company, with a manual transmission, will be my next car. even if it gets better mileage, the price difference of diesel vs gas would eat that up pretty quick. I would rather have a big safe car that gets bad mileage than a small deathtrap like most of the cars are today. ---
**Author:** ![ShalerPunk](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/shalerpunk/32/5976_2.png) [@ShalerPunk](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/ShalerPunk)\ **Post date:** [August 29, 2008, 5:52pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/mpg-c5-vs-prius/199285/29 "2008-08-29T17:52:58Z")
> [@How many people make more wtq than whp?](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/how-many-people-make-more-wtq-than-whp/37471/56): > > even if it gets better mileage, the price difference of diesel vs gas would eat that up pretty quick. not if it’s running on mostly vegetable oil, of which i have a nearly endless supply. ---
**Author:** ![flyinglow57](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/flyinglow57/32/5978_2.png) [@flyinglow57](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/flyinglow57)\ **Post date:** [September 3, 2008, 4:51pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/mpg-c5-vs-prius/199285/30 "2008-09-03T16:51:15Z")
> [@77rednecktruck"](#): > > the camaro??? yeah my bad. thinkin about my old car. i meant vette. and shawn aka boost junkie has been runnin his truck with bio diesel in the front tank and pure lard in the rear… runs in on the front tank it the truck warms up and then switches over and then finishes with the front tank before he is finished so it doesnt gel up in his lines. cheap cheap cheap. thats what he told me a few months ago when i saw him out somewhere. ---
**Author:** ![fshowcars](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/fshowcars/32/5937_2.png) [@fshowcars](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/fshowcars)\ **Post date:** [September 4, 2008, 6:03am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/mpg-c5-vs-prius/199285/31 "2008-09-04T06:03:11Z")
> [@For those that don't think rear mount turbos work](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/for-those-that-dont-think-rear-mount-turbos-work/37562/16): > > in all fairness, the test was hilly, highway driving, right? > > the prius excels at city driving. its city numbers dwarf its highway numbers, and would double (or triple) the vette’s highway numbers. [ame=“[http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=N8XDscWleKw](http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=N8XDscWleKw)”]YouTube - Top Gear - Toyota Prius vs BMW M3 fuel economy[/ame] is a road coarse hilly? ---
**Author:** ![Darkstar](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/d/b487fb/32.png) [@Darkstar](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Darkstar)\ **Post date:** [September 4, 2008, 11:18am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/mpg-c5-vs-prius/199285/32 "2008-09-04T11:18:43Z")
The fact that Vette can even BE in a comparison with something that is purpose built to maximize fuel economy is impressive enough. If the vette were actually tuned and geared for optimal fuel economy, it would get significantly better than it does now. Which proves that efficient gas engines can be made. Which makes me angry that car companies DO NOT make them. ---
**Author:** ![tjZ28](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/t/9de0a6/32.png) [@tjZ28](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/tjZ28)\ **Post date:** [September 4, 2008, 12:44pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/mpg-c5-vs-prius/199285/33 "2008-09-04T12:44:03Z")
> [@Darkstar"](#): > > The fact that Vette can even BE in a comparison with something that is purpose built to maximize fuel economy is impressive enough. If the vette were actually tuned and geared for optimal fuel economy, it would get significantly better than it does now. Which proves that efficient gas engines can be made. Which makes me angry that car companies DO NOT make them. Yup. Put narrow (less drag) low rolling resistance tires on C5 tuned for fuel economy and I’d bet you could get 40mpg freeway. -TJ ---
**Author:** ![ShalerPunk](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/shalerpunk/32/5976_2.png) [@ShalerPunk](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/ShalerPunk)\ **Post date:** [September 6, 2008, 1:29pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/mpg-c5-vs-prius/199285/34 "2008-09-06T13:29:10Z")
> [@Darkstar"](#): > > The fact that Vette can even BE in a comparison with something that is purpose built to maximize fuel economy is impressive enough. If the vette were actually tuned and geared for optimal fuel economy, it would get significantly better than it does now. Which proves that efficient gas engines can be made. Which makes me angry that car companies DO NOT make them. 1989 CRX HF 41city/50hwy 1992 Honda Civic VX 39city/49hwy 2008 Honda Fit 28city/34hwy 2008 Honda Civic 26city/34hwy WHAT THE FUCK?! ---
**Author:** ![Zack01GC](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/z/a183cd/32.png) [@Zack01GC](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Zack01GC)\ **Post date:** [September 6, 2008, 3:44pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/mpg-c5-vs-prius/199285/35 "2008-09-06T15:44:16Z")
> [@ShalerPunk"](#): > > 1989 CRX HF 41city/50hwy > 1992 Honda Civic VX 39city/49hwy > > 2008 Honda Fit 28city/34hwy > 2008 Honda Civic 26city/34hwy > > WHAT THE FUCK?! That’s pretty crazy. ---
**Author:** ![cleanquick306](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/c/48db29/32.png) [@cleanquick306](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/cleanquick306)\ **Post date:** [September 6, 2008, 3:50pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/mpg-c5-vs-prius/199285/36 "2008-09-06T15:50:34Z")
> [@ShalerPunk"](#): > > 1989 CRX HF 41city/50hwy > 1992 Honda Civic VX 39city/49hwy > > 2008 Honda Fit 28city/34hwy > 2008 Honda Civic 26city/34hwy > > WHAT THE FUCK?! This is the exact point I’ve been trynig to make to people. I was talking to some old guy (probly 45…lol) and he was talking about how his CRX is his gas guzzler cuz he has some hybrid also. I didn’t have any numbers but I was pretty sure that his MPG’s would be better around here in the CRX. Edit: nvm prius is rated for 48 mpg city…but still is not much better than the CRX I’m sure around the hills in the area ---
**Author:** ![flyinglow57](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/flyinglow57/32/5978_2.png) [@flyinglow57](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/flyinglow57)\ **Post date:** [September 6, 2008, 4:07pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/mpg-c5-vs-prius/199285/37 "2008-09-06T16:07:32Z")
this is the exact reason that CAFE has been set up by the government. all call companies need to avg a 35mpg sales by 2010 i believe is the year. ---
**Author:** ![PoisonousBeef](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/poisonousbeef/32/6007_2.png) [@PoisonousBeef](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/PoisonousBeef)\ **Post date:** [September 8, 2008, 8:47am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/mpg-c5-vs-prius/199285/38 "2008-09-08T08:47:50Z")
I understand the gripe re: fuel economy, and I agree, but a look at the numbers puts things in perspective (I’m just using the Fit and CRX since they were already mentioned). You can’t make things heavier AND more powerful AND more efficient AND inexpensive to an infinite degree. People want brand new cars to act and feel like brand new cars, which thus far has meant a demand for more power, more sound insulation, and more comfort. Most of those add weight, which calls for more power, which makes fuel efficiency harder to come by. Drive a new Fit and go drive a stock 89 CRX. I’m not saying I care for the Fit, but the difference in comfort is going to be ridiculous. Fit: 2400lbs, 1.4L, 108hp/105lb-ft, 28/34mpg CRX: 1800lbs, 1.5L, 62hp/83lb-ft, 41/50mpg They both run high 16’s in the 1/4. Highway mileage from the C5 is definitely impressive. IMO it’s probably the best value going in a sports car. ---
**Author:** ![flyinglow57](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/flyinglow57/32/5978_2.png) [@flyinglow57](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/flyinglow57)\ **Post date:** [September 8, 2008, 12:19pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/mpg-c5-vs-prius/199285/39 "2008-09-08T12:19:05Z")
> [@Thumbs up to Derrick @ rockys. Thumbs down to theifs.](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/thumbs-up-to-derrick-rockys-thumbs-down-to-theifs/37735/27): > > Fit: 2400lbs, 1.4L, 108hp/105lb-ft, 28/34mpg > CRX: 1800lbs, 1.5L, 62hp/83lb-ft, 41/50mpg > > They both run high 16’s in the 1/4. Highway mileage from the C5 is definitely impressive. IMO it’s probably the best value going in a sports car. i bet if you put 600lbs ina crx you will get way better milage then 34 ---
**Author:** ![PoisonousBeef](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/poisonousbeef/32/6007_2.png) [@PoisonousBeef](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/PoisonousBeef)\ **Post date:** [September 8, 2008, 1:49pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/mpg-c5-vs-prius/199285/40 "2008-09-08T13:49:16Z")
> [@flyinglow57"](#): > > i bet if you put 600lbs ina crx you will get way better milage then 34 Are you dumb or did you just not actually read my post? [Previous page](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/mpg-c5-vs-prius/199285.md?page=1) [Next page](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/mpg-c5-vs-prius/199285.md?page=3)