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#65 of 164 1st Trip mpg by 1trulove Nov 08, 2007 (6:21 am)
Just returned from a 290 mile trip (one-way) with 1,800 miles on my '08 VC SE FWD. No AC and about 2/3 State highway (55-65 mph) and 1/3 City. Trip computer read 24.1 mpg / calculated 23.9 mpg. Not bad! Replies to this message: perdido2key (Nov 20, 2007 7:39 pm)
#66 of 164 Re: 1st Trip mpg by perdido2key Nov 20, 2007 (7:39 pm)
Replying to: 1trulove (Nov 08, 2007 6:21 am) ..Got a 08 with 3200 miles Computer read 19.5 Long hand math figured 21 on a 298 mile highway trip.
#67 of 164 VC MPG by dvinay12 Nov 23, 2007 (8:10 pm)
I was reading VC reviewes on Yahoo auto sometime back and one of the users changed the Gas pipe with the help of his dealer. That changed his VC MPG to somewhere near 27 MPG. Any thoughts. I will post that review here once I get it. Replies to this message: mjb56 (Nov 24, 2007 8:24 am) dvinay12 (Nov 28, 2007 1:13 pm) jason330i (Nov 30, 2007 11:04 am)
#68 of 164 Re: VC MPG [dvinay12] by mjb56 Nov 24, 2007 (8:24 am)
Replying to: dvinay12 (Nov 23, 2007 8:10 pm) What exactly do you mean by "gas pipe"? Replies to this message: dvinay12 (Nov 28, 2007 1:13 pm) jason330i (Nov 30, 2007 11:04 am)
#69 of 164 Re: VC MPG [mjb56] by dvinay12 Nov 28, 2007 (1:13 pm)
Replying to: mjb56 (Nov 24, 2007 8:24 am) Here is review below for 2007 model on edmunds itself ================================ Date Posted: 10/02/2007 By: VeraCruzin' Vehicle 2007 Hyundai Veracruz SE 4dr SUV (3.8L 6cyl 6A) Review Bought the VeraCruz in March for summer vacation. Drove from Houston to Orlando and back with no problems or complaints. Initially had issue with fuel pump and had poor mileage (combined app. 15 mpg). Pump was changed out and am getting about 23mpg at 85mph, 25mpg at 75mph, and a whopping 30+ when I toodle at around 50!! The interior is great! The ride is quiet and smooth! I'm stopped quite often and asked how I like it and I share! Except for the fuel pump, which was changed quickly, I have had no problem with this vehicle. =========================== Not sure what exactly he did. Replies to this message: jason330i (Nov 30, 2007 11:04 am)
#70 of 164 "Real World Gas Mileage" by jmaulsby Nov 29, 2007 (11:53 am)
Unless calculating MPG by hand (total miles divided by total gallons), I have discovered that the trip computer is not close enough to quote "real world MPG." I have calculated at least 12 tanks of fuel and the computer is off by as little as 0.5 mph to as much as 4 mpg.
#71 of 164 Re: VC MPG [dvinay12] by jason330i Nov 30, 2007 (11:04 am)
Replying to: dvinay12 (Nov 28, 2007 1:13 pm) sounds like he had a faulty fuel pump that was effecting his gas mileage. after it was fixed, his mileage improved.   i don't think its any type of upgrade.
#72 of 164 Veracruz vs. Pilot MPG by zarba Dec 07, 2007 (9:53 am)
I've been thinking about a Veracruz, but we went with the Pilot for my wife.   I wanted to post to this forum to let you have something to compare to.   We have an '07 Pilot EX-L AWD. Most driving is mixed city/hwy. We average about 16-17 MPG, and about 20 on the highway.   What I've found is that tire pressure has a HUGE impact on the Pilot's MPG. When my wife complained that her mileage had dropped, I checked the tires and found that they were at about 30 PSI. Putting them back to 38 PSI made a big difference (about 2 MPG) in mileage and handling.   "Handling" is subjective. The Pilot is undertired with 235/70/16 Goodyears Integrity's (CRAP Tires), It really needs 17 or 18 inch wheels with 60 or 55 series tires, as the 70 series OE's are not nearly aggressive enough. You can feel the tires rolling under around corners.   From what I see, the Veracruz is averaging much better mileage than the Pilot. Replies to this message: craigmri (Dec 07, 2007 4:16 pm)
#73 of 164 Re: Veracruz vs. Pilot MPG [zarba] by craigmri Dec 07, 2007 (4:16 pm)
Replying to: zarba (Dec 07, 2007 9:53 am) Zarba,   Thank you for sharing your experiences with us about your Pilot. While I haven't owned a Honda, I have a huge interest in them for obvious reasons(quality, resale etc..) I really wanted a Ridgeline when they first came out but could never get the wife on board.   I agree your Pilot needs 18's and some good rubber. I bet it will transform it into something sweet.   Craig '08 Veracruz Limited
#74 of 164 6 months, 5300 miles by carbuyer11 Dec 09, 2007 (7:48 pm)
Gas mileage is probably the most disappointing feature on our Veracruz. After 5300 miles, we are averaging only 17.6 MPG and have surpassed 20 MPG only twice (and barely- 20.3 and 20.0). Our low MPG has been 15.7. All mileage figures calculated by hand, not by the on-board trip computer. We've spent app. $750 on fuel during our 6 months of ownership. Admittedly, we haven't done a lot of extended trips so far so our driving is probably 70/30 in favor of city driving. I plan on changing to synthetic oil to see if there is any improvement. Replies to this message: rmhockman (Dec 12, 2007 7:15 am)

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