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Drag coefficient is a misleading and meaningless statistic to compare, which is probably exactly why manufacturers use it. The total drag of a vehicle is given
by avalys 8y ago
Drag coefficient is a misleading and meaningless statistic to compare, which is probably exactly why manufacturers use it.
The total drag of a vehicle is given by its total frontal area, multiplied by the drag coefficient. And fuel economy is determined by total drag.
The Ram has a much larger frontal area than the Prius, so it would have substantially worse efficiency even if the coefficients of drag were equal.