 Had to spring for the Prius 5 since the fabric seats in the 3 were the worst (flat with no lumbar support).The leatherette seats in the 5 are awesome.Plus the 5 wheels are nice.The car is quiet, comfortable and can fit five, with room in the back for three to four wheeled carry-on suitcases.With about 1000 miles getting about 49mpg on the readout and about 46mpg using the manual calc method - in 80% hwy 20% city.Short 5 minute trips will only get you about 30 to 40 mpg since the engine has to warm up before it shuts off at stops.Still twice the mileage in the city of any gas miser.Have got up to 75mpg on a short trip when I used only the ev mode (slow excel) up to 35mph.