How much of the fuel efficiency of a 2016 Prius Plus would you say is due to different elements?

How much of the fuel efficiency of a 2016 Prius Plus would you say is due to the different elements of (1) the Atkinson cycle CVT engine (2) hybrid battery system (3) and just the fact that you can't drive it very sportingly?

Asked on 2 October 2016 by GEORGE COOKE

Answered by Honest John

It does depend on how you drive it because if you go nuts the fuel economy will plummet. Driven sensibly, using Shell V-Power, 60 - 65mpg is possible, plus the benefit of short distances in EV in towns.

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