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282 messages, Last post on Jun 30, 2009 at 11:27 AM
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I can nurse my 07 Limited Azera to 30 MPG highway if I use the good driver techniques. I have actually noticed 30.3 between 60-70 MPH on flat terrain after driving several hours. I like to think that there is an egg under the pedal when accelerating from stops and other times. I can maintain not less than 27 around town if I accelerate slowly and smoothly at stoplights. I am very happy with Azera mileage. (Will check car computer using gallons used with mileage attained and report back if a significant difference is noted)
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Replying to: garym1j (Jun 21, 2008 1:27 pm) |
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Replying to: garym1j (Jun 21, 2008 1:27 pm)  We are getting 27.4 mpg. average and our Azera only has about 6K miles on it now. On a trip a while back we got 29.3 mpg. average after resetting the mpg. function. I visited one of the Hypermiling websites and found that in areas with gentle hills I actually got better fuel economy if I allowed the car to speed up going down hills and gradually slow down going up hill. That is one situation where using the cruise control actually hurts fuel economy. On level ground the cruise control wins hands down. If you have a Discover card you can get a Wal-Mart shopping card and put money on it and then use it to get the 3 cent per gallon discount at the Murphy stations associated with Wal-Mart. The discover card will give you one penny back for each dollar spent. Together you save about 7 cents per gallon. In a year's time I figured it would save us about 1.2 to 2/3 of a month's expense for gasoline. 
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Replying to: joezera (Jul 08, 2008 4:31 am)  1% discount. Great way to know have much gas you buy in 1 year P.S. I have a 07 Azera with 22,000 miles and averaged 27.6 mpg since new. Not bad for large car |
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Being very interested in purchasing a 2009 Azera later this year or early next year, I just wish the gas mileage was a little bit better than it is. If this car rated at 30 mpg on the highway, it would be awesome! Does the larger 3.8L engine really get almost exactly the same mileage as the 3.3L engine? Is there a major reason to have one over the other? And why does the 3.3L engine get a full three highway MPGs less than the Sonata with the same engine? I know the Azera is a little heavier, and I'd expect perhaps a 1 MPG difference, but the drag coefficient is very good in the Azera and once you get the car up to speed, it's only air resistance you are overcoming. 2009 Azera Limited V6 3.8L engine, 17/26 mpg, 3629 lbs, 0.29 drag coefficient 2009 Azera GLS V6 3.3L engine, 18/26 mpg, 3629 lbs, 0.29 drag coefficient 2009 Sonata V6 3.3L engine, 19/29 mpg, 3494 lbs, 0.32 drag coefficient (I figured out that for my annual driving, a 3 mpg difference is about $400 a year, which isn't that much, but I still was looking for closer to 30 mpg. But the Azera is looking so much better than an Accord!) Bud H |
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Replying to: budh (Aug 26, 2008 10:38 am) Are there ANY large sedans with a FE rating of 30 mpg or better??? Come on, be realistic in your expectations. And why does the 3.3L engine get a full three highway MPGs less than the Sonata with the same engine? Because it's hauling around more car in the Azera. But the Azera is looking so much better than an Accord! It depends on how much car you're looking for, the Accord is classified as a mid-sized sedan and has less space than the Azera. Which, that being the case...if the Accord is on your scope...I would think you would be comparing the Sonata with it. As far as FE with the Azera, there are folks that have claimed 28,29 & 30 mpg highway with the Azera. Personally, I've seen 28 mpg on a trip to FL using cruise control. That with a trunk full of luggage, A/C, along with 3 adults and 2 kids. In the city...FE falls off a great deal, yet...some claim city FE numbers of 17, 18 & 19 mpg. Personally, I see 15-16 mpg city driving. Honestly if FE is that big a deal, then maybe the Sonata would be more your liking.
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Replying to: allmet33 (Aug 26, 2008 10:52 am) I was just curious how a much larger 3.8L engine could get the same mileage as the smaller 3.3L engine. Is it that the 3.8L engine is just that good? Bud H
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Replying to: budh (Aug 26, 2008 11:01 am) Good luck! |
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Replying to: budh (Aug 26, 2008 10:38 am)
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