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Hyundai Elantra Real World MPG 2012

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#483 of 745 Results: EPA Random Test vs Manufacturer's Self Test by g2iowa

May 09, 2012 (6:47 am)

May 2012 issue of Roundel (BMWCCA) has an interesting article titled "EPA makes BMW downgrade 3 Series rating". Discusses how BMW's original self test of their 2012 3 Series 328i automatic gave them a 24/36 mpg rating which they passed to EPA. EPA randomly selects about 15% of the self-reported results and they retested the identical 328i. EPA achieved 23/33, figures that were about 4% and 8% lower. So now the EPA's result is the official one. (BMW's self-test result for the manual transmission 328i remains at 23/34 as it wasn't selected for an EPA retest.) Would be interesting to know if the EPA retested any results for the '12 Elantra.
 
The real world impact would be interesting to study, for buyers who saw the 2 different stickers. IF BMW is right and the EPA wrong, then buyers who see the lower 23/33 mpgs numbers will be pleased when they achieve better results. IF BMW is wrong and the EPA is right, then buyers who saw the original numbers will be miffed that their FE is lower than anticipated. Which group's relative happiness change would be higher? I suspect the ones who really, really wanted that 36 mpg figure and didn't get it.

#484 of 745 Re: Results: EPA Random Test vs Manufacturer's Self Test [g2iowa] by gman4911

May 09, 2012 (7:22 am)

Replying to: g2iowa (May 09, 2012 6:47 am)
>>>Would be interesting to know if the EPA retested any results for the '12 Elantra.
 
You must've missed my earlier post here

#485 of 745 Avg MPH and FE by g2iowa

May 14, 2012 (6:10 am)

Just filled up again and this time the avg. MPH was 30. So I have 3 good recent data points.
 
- Avg MPH= 35 and achieved 35.45 MPG. Drove 231.4 miles and used 6.528 gals.
- Avg MPH= 30 and achieved 32.68 MPG. Drove 292.0 miles and used 8.934 gals.
- Avg MPH= 24 and achieved 29.46 MPG. Drove 258.5 miles and used 8.776 gals.
 
The result at 30 mph avg. is right in line with EPA combined estimate of 33 mpg. Spending more continuous time in 5th and esp. 6th gears really helps fuel economy. City driving, with all the stop and go issues, takes a serious toll.
 
Now if I could just do enough pure highway mileage for one tankful to get my avg MPH to 40 and 45!

#486 of 745 Re: Avg MPH and FE [g2iowa] by gman4911

May 14, 2012 (7:11 am)

Replying to: g2iowa (May 14, 2012 6:10 am)
>>>Now if I could just do enough pure highway mileage for one tankful to get my avg MPH to 40 and 45!
 
FYI, the EPA HWY test is only a 10 mile drive with an avg speed of 48.3 MPH.
 
This past weekend after I got a fill up and reset the gauges, I did a 14 mile drive where I averaged 42 MPH and achieved a whopping 48.1 MPG. I posted some pics here. One of these weekends, I'm going to try for 50 MPG.

#487 of 745 Re: Avg MPH and FE [g2iowa] by crankeee

May 14, 2012 (10:11 am)

Replying to: g2iowa (May 14, 2012 6:10 am)
Once again, your insight into the link between Average MPH and MPG is much appreciated in maximizing the use of the Hyundai driver info program. We have a 2012 Sonata GLS and notice 33 MPG at 80 and 37.6 at 70. No tests at 45 to 65 yet but Elantra posts on results at those lower speeds indicates once the new 6-speed is in 6th and overdrive the determining factor is lower RPMs.

#488 of 745 Re: Elantra Does Get 40 MPG as per Popular Mechanics Test! [atlanticone] by dsmith194

May 24, 2012 (10:48 am)

I have a new 2012 Elentra and put on 4000 miles in the last three months. My average 26 MPG. I have tracked my mpg for highway driving and city driving with very little difference. What's up?

#489 of 745 Re: Elantra Does Get 40 MPG as per Popular Mechanics Test! [dsmith194] by debbishaw1

May 24, 2012 (11:06 am)

Replying to: dsmith194 (May 24, 2012 10:48 am)
I AVERAGE ABOUT 29 MPG, FOR A COMBO OF 50%HWY/50% CITY DRIVING.
I THINK WE BEEN HAD.

#490 of 745 Re: Not a magic carpet [fowler3] by edmund2460

May 25, 2012 (8:10 am)

Replying to: fowler3 (Apr 17, 2012 10:21 am)
HI Fowler, aren't you the High Point Protege guy, we bought our Pro's about the same time there in 2001. Looks like you switched? I'm still driving my 2011 ES, it would look brand new except for a few light scratches (asses who keyed my car). Rides and handles beautifully, runs smooth, not ONE problem in 102K miles. Just wanted to say hi and hope everything's going well with you and whatever you are driving these days!

#491 of 745 Re: If you tracked mpg, put up more relevant data [dsmith194] by g2iowa

May 25, 2012 (9:28 am)

Replying to: dsmith194 (May 24, 2012 10:48 am)
Since you indicated you "have tracked my mpg", why not provide some substantive data with your query? Is yours a GLS or Limited? AT or MT?
 
- What were some real tank results? How many miles did you drive and how many actual gallons did up put in the tank? What did the computer say about your AVG MPH were and MPG for the tank?
- What type fuel are you using (e.g., FE-robbing ethanol)?
- How fast are you driving on interstate?
- Do you live in an area with a lot of road congestion on highways and in city?
- Do you make a lot of short city trips (where engine doesn't get to optimal thermal efficiency and AT spends a lot of time in 1st-4th gears)?
- Are you carrying any passengers or loads regularly?

#492 of 745 Re: How about some data to help analyze? [debbishaw1] by g2iowa

May 25, 2012 (9:31 am)

Replying to: debbishaw1 (May 24, 2012 11:06 am)
Would help people here if you'd provide some substantive data with your complaint. So hard to draw any conclusions when there is so little to go on. Is yours a GLS or Limited? AT or MT?
  
- What were some real tank results? How many miles did you drive and how many actual gallons did up put in the tank? What did the computer say about your AVG MPH were and MPG for the tank?
- What type fuel are you using (e.g., FE-robbing ethanol)?
- How fast are you driving on interstate?
- Do you live in an area with a lot of road congestion on highways and in city?
- Do you make a lot of short city trips (where engine doesn't get to optimal thermal efficiency and AT spends a lot of time in 1st-4th gears)?
- Are you carrying any passengers or loads regularly?

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