Hybrid car (Camery)?

Question

Does the Totoya Camery really get 40/40 MPG?

Answer 1

Two things. In answer to your question, you should probably be at or better than 40/40 MPG unless you're a real leadfoot. Most of the customers that have purchased Hybrid Camry's have told me that they're averaging about 45MPG highway and around 50mpg city. (About 50 or so customers in total that I've spoken with.) Some get a bit better than than, some MUCH better, and some a bit less, but I haven't heard of anyone quote me an average less than 40-45mpg.

Second, a comment. For just MPG, diesels are ok, but keep in mind even the cleanest diesels in cars have literally 1000's of x the particulate emissions that an average ULEV emissions gas engine vehicle have (with most of that being sulpher compounds leading to sulphuric acid). If you're getting a vehicle for just saving on gas, then go with either a Hybrid or diesel, but if you're looking for something that is environmentally friendly, leave the diesel off of the short list.

Just my $.02

Ken

Answer 2

It will vary depending on how you drive. The gas mileage goes up when you drive more at low speeds (20-30 mph or less) such as city driving. Because at low speeds the car is driven solely by an electric motor. When you start reaching higher speeds above 20-30 mph or more the car is powered solely by the gas engine and you get the gas mileage of pretty much any small gas powered engine. This is why the MPG you hear from different people for hybrids will vary from person to person. If they tend to drive at slower speeds and in the city more they will find they have a higher MPG. If they tend to drive the highways and interstates more they will tend to find it is a little lower than what people who typically drive in the cities state.

Gas hybrids were pretty much originally developed in Japan for better gas mileage in city driving, because that's the conditions drivers in Japan drive...city driving. If you want better MPG for both city and highway driving then go with a diesel. Hybrid gas cars won't give you better gas mileage than a normal gas car at highway speeds unless the engine isn't as powerful or the car is lighter or more aerodynamic.

Answer 3

I'll certainly agree with Devilishblueyes' comment about the diesels.

I have a 2006 Jetta TDI (diesel) and it is averaging 44MPG in a mix of 30% city and 60% highway driving. And that's with an automatic transmission...

Diesel engines are also very rugged and last (in general) longer than gas engines.

According to www.fueleconomy.gov the Toyota Camery Hybrid is getting an average of 36.3 MPG in "real life" conditions as submitted by actual drivers:

http://www.fueleconomy.gov/mpg/MPG.do?action=browseList2&make=Toyota&model=Camry%20Hybrid

One more thing to consider is the warranty/durablity of the Hybrid's batteries, because I've heard they're a really expensive thing to replace if they wear out...

Hope this helps - good luck with whatever car you end up buying!

Answer 4

yes i would say so, I have a 07 Camry 2.4 L 4 cyl not a hybrid..
I usually get like 30 mpg highway on short highway trips. recently had it on a long haul trip non 500 odd miles stopped very rarely . i was monitoring the gas mileage alogn the trip and at one point she was getting 42 mpg. but for the entire trip she avearged 38. that was cruising speeds around 75 mph, a/c as needed. i was shocked and impressed.

Answer 5

i might say the Prius is average extra suited. that's a extra suited built-in layout. I certainly have heard of problems with Camry transitioning between electic and gasoline modes decrease than easily. while the Prius does it completely. The Prius has been out lots longer besides. The Camry gets worse mileage, yet is lots swifter and feels like a classic vehicle. on a similar time as the Prius somewhat screams "tree hugger", the Camry is all yet indistinguishable from a ordinary variety. The Prius is likewise a hatchback, and additionally you may squeeze lots of stuff in there.

Answer 6

Just for the record, the mileage estimates, city and hiway, are not the work of the OEMs but are provided by the US EPA and can not be altered by the OEMs.

Answer 7

Yes, under ideal conditions of course. No different than any other car manufacturers testing claims.