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Hyundai Elantra Real World MPG 2012

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What is this discussion about? Hyundai Elantra, Fuel Efficiency (MPG), Hatchback, Sedan

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#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?

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

May 26, 2012 (7:57 am)

Replying to: edmund2460 (May 25, 2012 8:10 am)
Hi Nor:
 
Yes, I am the one with the 2001 Pro, still going strong, with only 48K on the ODO.
I moved closer to the healthcare and general services I need, which cut down on
trip distances and gas used. Great little cars. Trading enters my mind occasionally, but I rarely see anything that justifies trading. One exception, if I could trade up, would be the Kia Rio-5 hatchback. Now, THERE is a car that's right for the times.
 
Yes, it's small, but it has great utility, and loaded with the really new electronics features most of us would like, its a steal. Note that the side sheet-metal is void of creases which cost big bucks to remove if dented. Love the zoomy 21st Century Hyundai styling, but let it be somebody else's problem.
 
Thanks fro posting, Nor.

#494 of 745 MT FE Struggle Continues by g2iowa

May 30, 2012 (6:56 am)

MT's July '12 issue has an update on their long-term '12 Elantra Limited test. In their 8 months and 16,218 miles they are averaging just 26.9 mpg. They point out that they finally almost hit 40 mpg on highway: "... with cruise control set at the speed limit (mercifully set at 70 [mph] most of the way) and the A/C off to do it, but he was able to get an entire highway tank to 39.77 mpg. He used 10.473 gallons and traveled 416.6 miles in the process."

#495 of 745 Re: MT FE Struggle Continues [g2iowa] by backy

May 30, 2012 (8:21 am)

Replying to: g2iowa (May 30, 2012 6:56 am)
I'd be very happy with 40 mpg 70 mph. I almost never see speed limits that high, have to get out of town and that doesn't happen often. Most speed limits where I drive, in the Upper Midwest, are 55-65. So I should be able to average over 40 mpg highway on the Elantra.

#496 of 745 Achieved 41.4 mpg on state highways by g2iowa

May 31, 2012 (6:20 am)

Just filled up after a rural 2-lane state highway excursion (with one passenger and temperatures in the 60s all day). I had cruise set at or around 60 mph for most of time. Since this was state highway, I did have a few periodic stops at or near small towns, but not too many and I didn't drive more than about 10 miles in a city. My avg. MPH was 52 and I ended up with 41.38 mpg. So I now have 4 good recent data points.
  
- Avg MPH= 52 and achieved 41.38 MPG. Drove 243.4 miles and used 5.882 gals.
- 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.
 
All of these were with Active ECO "on", no A/C, and maximum use of cruise control. Used only regular unleaded (no ethanol). Car now has about 4,000 total miles on her; I'm going to get first oil change next week.
 
Sadly, my computer continues to read high. It showed 45.4 mpg, which was off by 8.9% (too high).

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