# MPG    C5 vs Prius

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**Created:** [August 28, 2008, 6:19pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/mpg-c5-vs-prius/199285 "2008-08-28T18:19:53Z")\
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**Post date:** [August 28, 2008, 7:24pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/mpg-c5-vs-prius/199285/4 "2008-08-28T19:24:08Z")

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> [@callout newman 240](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/callout-newman-240/37531/106):
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> yep C5’s are nasty at gas mileage. i’ve heard better than 30mpg tho

low weight+overdrive=good gas mileage

the only problem with a vette is, you have to be driving like a pussy to get that mileage. And if you drive it like you should, gas mileage is bad.

If you own a sports car, it should be driven like one.

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