2006 Sonata gas mileage

Discussion in 'Hyundai Sonata' started by Matt Whiting, Jan 26, 2006.

  1. Matt Whiting

    Matt Whiting Guest

    It is possible. I rented a large Buick a few years ago (I can't
    remember the model name now, but it was, I believe, the largest model)
    for a trip from Corning, NY to Boston. I drove 70-75 both directions
    and that car got 31 MPG for the trip! I was amazed. My minivans never
    got above 27 on a trip and typically got 25 at those speeds.

    However, that car may have been terrible in local driving, I don't know.
    My minivans got 22 or so in local driving, they just never got much
    more than that even on a trip.

    Absolutely!

    Matt
     
    Matt Whiting, Feb 1, 2006
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    bo peep Guest

    <<I've also noticed that the computer MPG on the GLS seems to be higher
    than what I've calculated by hand.>>

    In some areas, the gas pumps are checked for accuracy, and the station
    gets dinged if they don't deliver the full indicated amount. So, the
    station may be setting them to deliver slightly more than the indicated
    amount. This would inflate your hand calculations of MPG.

    John Cowart
     
    bo peep, Feb 1, 2006
    #22
  3. Your Chevrolot Classic has that relatively new Ecotech 2.2 L4 in it. I have
    one in an Olds Alero ('03).

    Relatively smooth engine, and pretty good power for a four. A VERY low
    maintenance engine. But mileage has been unimpressive with this engine, and
    that seems to be no matter what car it is mated to.

    I agree you may like the 4-cylinder Sonata better.

    Tom Wenndt
     
    Rev. Tom Wenndt, Feb 2, 2006
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    GeoUSA Guest

    Bottom line is that EPA sticker figures must be viewed with extreme
    I read an interesting article detailing the current EPA fuel economy
    calculation. It is performed in a lab, by the manufacturer on a dyno.
    It does not factor in use of accessories, wind resistance, and traffic
    lights. There are preset times for the lab/driver to change speeds,
    stop, etc. I seem to remember there are some regulations on which fuel
    can be used but that may only be in the proposed new standards. At any
    rate, I am sure the manufactuer is using the cleanest, best fuel
    allowed. I bet they make sure ambient temp is in the most favorable
    range as well.

    I am approaching 9,000 miles on my 2006 Sonata V6 with an average of 21
    mpg in mixed driving. On a highway trip it once briefly passed 30mpg
    but I notice that it quickly drops to around 27 mpg at higher speeds.
    By the way I think the EPA test top speed is 40 or 45 mph!

    I stopped manually calculating mpg after several fillups when I noticed
    the Sonata's computer was only tenths of a mpg different from mine.
    One fill-up it exactly matched my calculation.

    GeoUSA, moderator www.HyundaiExchange.com forum
     
    GeoUSA, Feb 3, 2006
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    Bob Adkins Guest

    I think we're barking up the wrong tree. I don't think the engine is the
    problem.

    Having studied the various competitors, I notice the Sonata is heavier,
    wider, and has higher ground clearance than comparable cars.

    There's no free lunch. Weight alone is costly. All other things being equal,
    a 3200 pound car's (Sonata V6) gas mileage will be at least 1-2 MPG worse
    than a 2900 pound car (Camry V6).
     
    Bob Adkins, Feb 5, 2006
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