07 Elantra SE Mileage

Discussion in 'Hyundai Elantra / Lantra' started by jtees4, Feb 6, 2008.

  1. jtees4

    jtees4 Guest


    I've never even driven a Corolla...it was just a thought, but based on
    economy the Corolla wins hands down. Fact is, I am a Hyundai guy right
    now, I just wish i bought the Sonata...especially because I bought the
    Elantra with economy in mind.

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    jtees4, Feb 7, 2008
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    Rob Guest

    I'm impressed. The wife has the 05 and you have the new car. Not happening
    in my family.



    On the 07 I was unhappy with the mileage
     
    Rob, Feb 10, 2008
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    the-critic Guest

    i've havw 3. a 97 175,000 running strong. still averageing 34 mpg.
    2 07's both averaging 32 or thereabouts. now i have gotten as low as 23
    on the freeway at 70, and on the same trip as high as 40. i attributed
    the low to bad gas, and the high to a tail wind. i probably got closer 33
    on that trip. both 07's have around 15-18,000 at the moment.

    the critic
     
    the-critic, Feb 10, 2008
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    VicTek Guest

    I've been underwhelmed with the Corolla. I inspected a couple as used
    One thing no one has mentioned is whether their Elantras have automatic or
    manual transmissions. I have an 03 Elantra with a manual 5 speed - best
    mileage to date has been 34 and that tank included a little city driving.
     
    VicTek, Feb 10, 2008
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    unkadunk Guest

    I've never even driven a Corolla...it was just a thought, but based
    The Corolla, not the new one, has a gas sipping low hp engine, and does
    indeed get impressive mileage. I've only driven one, a rental for a
    week, and the mileage was truly amazing, went forever on a tank, the
    needle moving slower than a snail. But it's going to be a couple/few
    thousand more than the Elantra, which won't ever be made up in the extra
    gas mileage.

    My 06' Elantra gets 35+ on the highway, and an abysmal 20-21 in solid
    stop and go driving. Mixed is 27, about what most others get.

    I've decided I shouldn't complain about the mileage any more, if I want a
    car that -in the city- gets -great-, not good, great mileage, a hybrid
    Civic or Prius is the only way to go. Then feel great about the mileage,
    and ignore the $$$$ extra.

    Dang compromises!
     
    unkadunk, Feb 16, 2008
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