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Hyundai Elantra Real World MPG 2012

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#577 of 745 Re: MT's Elantra struggling with FE, just 26.8 mpg [pflyer] by bluengold

Jul 27, 2012 (9:56 am)

Replying to: pflyer (Jul 26, 2012 4:58 pm)
I'm glad I did not cross the Elantra off my list. Bought a 2013 GLS with preferred package in June. Driving w/AC on, no Eco on, I gotten 33mpg, 32 mpg, & 34 mpg on first three fill-ups as measured by taking miles traveled and dividing by gallon used. The conditions have been a mix of rural, hwy, and city driving. My actual MPG is about 2MPG lower than the computer MPG. My colleague who has a 2012 Elantra got similar results at first, and now matches or exceeds the Govt. MPG rating.

#578 of 745 Continual decline in MPG by camaroman2012

Jul 28, 2012 (6:41 pm)

Just so everyone knows, I never use 15% ethanol, but according to the dealership, I had 15% ethanol in my tank. So, I just used it all up, went to another gas station(different brand to rule out contamination) and guess what? Still the same MPG. (not just once, but several fill-ups) So, I have come to a conclusion that my low MPG has nothing to do with the supposed 15% ethanol. Also, I did get a chance to fill-up with non ethanol fuel when I was out of town, but only seen a slight increase in MPG. I'm currently averaging 22mpg, vehicle computer states 24. I have noticed a trend, Hyundai falsely reports the MPG's as being 2mpg better than what you are really getting. For the average consumer, this is a great deception, as they think that they are getting better mileage than they really are. For those of us with a bit more smarts, we manually check our fuel mileage at every fill up. I am gas mileage conscious and try my best to coast, slow acceleration, avoid stop and go situations as much as possible, yet I still get an average 22mpg. I can get over 30 when its nothing but highway, but realistically that is not the majority of my driving. So, Hyundai seems to be a hit and miss as far as MPG goes. Some get great, some don't. Maybe it does have something to do with the fuel pump issue like the earlier model Elantra was having. Sounds very similar. But, they have to be aware of the issue, yet turn a blind eye to help the consumer. Plus, they try to deceive us by having the on board computer fudge the numbers (in their favor) by 2 mpg. Sounds like a shady company to me. At this point, they have done nothing to help me out with my low MPG, other than to blame it on bad fuel. Next time I should have it tested the same day by another company and then get them for false reporting. All they did was create a situation where they didn't have to help me and pushed me out the door once again.

#579 of 745 Re: Continual decline in MPG [camaroman2012] by gman4911

Jul 28, 2012 (6:58 pm)

Replying to: camaroman2012 (Jul 28, 2012 6:41 pm)
What does the computer say is your avg MPH? You've been asked for that information in previous posts but we haven't seen your response.

#580 of 745 Re: Continual decline in MPG [gman4911] by crankeee

Jul 29, 2012 (10:49 am)

Replying to: gman4911 (Jul 28, 2012 6:58 pm)
We had a poster on the Lacrosse site that bashed the Buick/GM cars and posted some far out claims and gripes. He actually claimed to have "made GM take back two cars", with his claims of design and production errors - not his own driving habits and nit picking.
Our Lacrosse gets fantastic MPG (29 highway) for a 4000# car that is great on the road and not perfect but pretty close and the computer is always higher than manual calcs. We bought a 2012 Sonata and same overstatement of computer MPG. The Sonata gets 33MPG at 75+ on the highway with A/C and two adults on two 1500 mile trips. Outstanding car in all respects and the warranty is the best there is.
Conclusion: Todays car buyers have great choices and given a fair chance, receive good value for what they buy - FYI - Buick was designed in Germany by Opel and built in Kansas City and Sonata was made in Montgomery. Alabama

#581 of 745 Re: MT's Elantra struggling with FE, just 26.8 mpg [bpizzuti] by thisisbenji

Aug 06, 2012 (10:06 pm)

Replying to: bpizzuti (Jul 21, 2012 6:43 am)
Not necessarily. My Civic runs at between 3,000 and 4,000 RPM on the highway in 5th gear. In the four years I'v owned it (it's a 1995 EX Coupe 1.6L) I'v never had a tank of gas lower than 34 MPG. When my trips involve 90% highway I get over 40 easily doing the speed limit and about 36-38 doing 10-15 over the limit.
 
Not to mention my car only put out 106 ft/lbs of tq at 5,200 RPM and that was when it was new in 1995, now that I'm close to 200,000 miles it's probably lower.
 
By everything you say, I should be getting awful mileage, but I'm not.

#582 of 745 Haters? get real! by aptman

Aug 12, 2012 (9:43 am)

Its absurd that some posters call others that post real world numbers haters...I will state one more time, this is my 3rd Hyundai in a row, I love the car, it looks great, drives good, I WOULD BUY IT AGAIN...BUT...the gas mileage is no where close to what hyundai states...I may average 25-26 (the computer says 2 mpg better but it is not accurate), I do not drive the best I admit, however...on the highway driving 70 I have never done better than 31 mpg, the computer says 33 but do the math...that is also with 2 passengers and a spare tire...my 2010 elantra got better gas mileage than my 2012....

#583 of 745 Re: Haters? get real! [aptman] by elantra4

Aug 13, 2012 (12:35 pm)

Replying to: aptman (Aug 12, 2012 9:43 am)
With 16K miles on my2012 i would agree with aptman. This is also my 3rd Elantra and i also love the car except for the poor suspension. I just did a 280 mile round trip ,average speed 70 and a full trunk of luggage and one passenger and got 36.5mpg. This car does not get what was advertised but i am totally ok with the all highway mpg. City driving is no where near 29mpg but i don't think there is any car except the hybrids that can get good city mpg. Over all after 1 year of driving i would rate it a B plus. If the suspension was better not rocking when going over road imperfections i would give it an A-. I still think its one of the cool est looking cars in its price range and would probably buy another.

#584 of 745 Re: Haters? get real! [elantra4] by hoopitup2000

Sep 02, 2012 (3:12 am)

Replying to: elantra4 (Aug 13, 2012 12:35 pm)
. . . . but i don't think there is any car except the hybrids that can get good city mpg.
 
Not true. There are non hybrid cars out there that are capable of outstanding city mileage, but only with a manual transmission. I average 40 in the summer months with my 05 Corolla. Driving is about a 50/50 mix, but not much of a city MPG penalty with proper driving techniques & light AC use. Pure highway driving only yields low 40's.
 
Original 2005 Corolla EPA estimates
32 City/41 Hwy
 
2008 Revised EPA estimates
27 City/35 Hwy
 
The original estimates were more accurate, Just more proof that the government can't do much of anything right!!

#585 of 745 Re: POOR GAS MILAGE 2012 ELANTRA [ynglegend] by sandiegolinda

Sep 10, 2012 (11:55 am)

Replying to: ynglegend (Feb 24, 2012 12:17 pm)
It's hard for me to believe you're getting that kind of milage. My 2011 has 13,000 miles and has averaged 24 MPG since it was new. I did put Michelin tires and alloy wheels on the car when it was purchased. That should have INCREASED the MPG not decreased it. I can only drive 250 miles before I need to stop for gas. My '96 Camry has averaged 21.5 MPG for the past 14 years. So, I don't know what the problem is w/ my Elantra. I purchased it for the "great" MPG. I drive with the ECO light on. I'm a 67 year old lady so not a "hot rodder." Jack rabbit starts are not my style and I drive the speed limit.

#586 of 745 Re: POOR GAS MILAGE 2012 ELANTRA [sandiegolinda] by gman4911

Sep 10, 2012 (12:31 pm)

Replying to: sandiegolinda (Sep 10, 2012 11:55 am)
Please post the avg MPH (not MPG) as reported by your car's computer.
 
Is the 24 MPG reported by the computer or manually calculated?

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