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Honda Fit v. Hyundai Accent

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What is this discussion about? Honda Fit, Hyundai Accent, Hatchback

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#228 of 257 Re: Not comparable [lhanson] by bobw3

Jun 08, 2007 (9:36 am)

Replying to: lhanson (Jun 08, 2007 9:12 am)
And if you do a lot of highway driving, you'll get better MPG by using the AC versus opening windows because of the reduced wind resistence.

#229 of 257 Re: Not comparable [bobw3] by backy

Jun 08, 2007 (9:51 am)

Replying to: bobw3 (Jun 08, 2007 9:36 am)
Perhaps not if you just pop the moonroof (tilt up) if so equipped, and maybe also open the side windows a crack.

#230 of 257 Re: Not comparable [bobw3] by lhanson

Jun 08, 2007 (1:35 pm)

Replying to: bobw3 (Jun 08, 2007 9:36 am)
What would you say is the break even speed for windows down versus using A/C?

#231 of 257 Re: Not comparable [lhanson] by thegraduate

Jun 08, 2007 (1:37 pm)

Replying to: lhanson (Jun 08, 2007 1:35 pm)
That's something that will change with every car, but it seems like I've heard anywhere from 50 MPH to 65 MPH. Above that, use the A/C.

#232 of 257 Re: Not comparable [bobw3] by snakeweasel

Jun 08, 2007 (3:11 pm)

Replying to: bobw3 (Jun 08, 2007 9:36 am)
I would hazard to say that was not the case with any car I have had.

#233 of 257 Re: Not comparable [snakeweasel] by bobw3

Jun 08, 2007 (7:31 pm)

Replying to: snakeweasel (Jun 08, 2007 3:11 pm)
Why do you say that?

#234 of 257 Re: Not comparable [bobw3] by snakeweasel

Jun 08, 2007 (10:04 pm)

Replying to: bobw3 (Jun 08, 2007 7:31 pm)
Because every car I have had has gotten better gas mileage with the windows down and the A/C off than the windows up with the A/C on.

#235 of 257 Re: Not comparable [snakeweasel] by bobw3

Jun 09, 2007 (6:13 am)

Replying to: snakeweasel (Jun 08, 2007 10:04 pm)
So you've actually calculated your highway MPG with and without windows open and with and without the AC on. What was the difference in MPGs based on your calculations?

#236 of 257 Re: Not comparable [bobw3] by snakeweasel

Jun 09, 2007 (6:41 am)

Replying to: bobw3 (Jun 09, 2007 6:13 am)
I have friends who live in downstate IL (I live near Chicago) so going to see them I usually drive most of the trip on the Interstate. Usually going there in the heat of the day I would drive with the A/C on but coming home well after dark I would drive with the windows open in the cool of the night. At times I would test this theory by filling it up at each end and checking the mileage. IIRC it was slightly more than 1 MPG difference.
 
Now my dad lived out of state (about 450 miles away) and I had a car that if I drove windows open I could make the trip in one tankfull. But with the A/C on I would have to stop for gas maybe 10-15 miles sooner.

#237 of 257 Bump! by litesong1

Jul 17, 2008 (12:46 am)

This comparison between Honda Fit & Hyundai Accent was pretty good. I only read the latter parts of the thread & didn't see any comparisons of the MPG of both cars.
My wife's 2008 Accent, bought in Dec 2007 gave 30 to 32 thru the winter & rose just a bit as the weather warmed. I was a bit disappointed, thinking a Honda Fit might have given better MPG.
 
 Finally, I got to take the Accent on 3 day trips to the mountains & Mt. Rainier, getting 41.5, 42.6, & 45.1 MPG! Suddenly, I didn't think the Fit could have gotten any better MPG.

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