Hyundai Mileage

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Eric said:
If you change the diameter of the tires you should also change the
aspect ratio. (essentially the height, though the techs can chime in
here with the details) This keeps the speedometer/odometer at least
close to accurate.
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I think you meant width above rather than diameter. If you change the
diameter, your speedometer/odometer will read the wrong value no matter
what the aspect ratio is as changing that will only change the width
given that you've already changed, and thus fixed, the diameter.


Matt
 
Eric said:
I have never owned a Hyundai, but am seriously considering one for my
next car purchase. The reports of less-than-advertised fuel economy
combined with $3/gallon gas have made me switch my focus from the
4-cylinder Sonata to the "mid-size" (per EPA) '07 Elantra, which
supposedly will get 28/36 and have an optional SULEV-rated engine. I am
scratching my head as to why Hyundai has not yet launched the new
Elantra with the fanfare the Sonata and to a lesser extent the Accent
got last year.

Fuel economy seems to be a continuing challenge for Hyundai, even with
the mega-improvements to most of its models in recent years. For some
reason, they just don't stack up to Honda and Toyota in re gas mileage.
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I believe that GM is the only other car maker that competes well with
Toyota and Honda with respect to engine efficiency. Hyundai still seems
to lag a little. My best MPG with my Sonata on a trip was 32 MPG, still
2 below the EPA highway average. My other two vehicles will almost
exactly match their highway ratings on a trip.

Specifically, not only are the EPA estimates slightly lower, but more
importantly a Civic or Corolla will come closer to EPA sticker than
will a Sonata. (that's a bit of an apples-to-oranges comparison, but it
holds true among folks I know personally as well as comments I've read
online.)
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It seems to hold true in most road tests as well. The Toyota models
almost always come out the best in "real world" mileage achieved.

It all depends on how much you need the extra power compared to the
higher MSRP and the extra cost of fuel and tune-ups. Also the Sonata
V-6 takes 6 quarts of oil, which has caused problems at oil change
time....even at a few Hyundai dealers, per posts I've read here.

If you take long trips in the hills with a carful of family members and
cargo, or if you have to merge onto a busy highway near LA or Houston
each day and then keep up with traffic in the passing lane, the V-6
might be worth it. Otherwise, I'd stick to the 4-cylinder.
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I agree. I'm very satisfied with the power of the 4 cylinder in my
Sonata. My only regrets are the sensitive throttle and clutch (mostly
the throttle). It is the only car I've ever owned that can induce a
nasty PIO if you get on a bumpy road of just the right frequency. It
takes very little movement of the foot to get a big response from the
engine.

Matt
 
Matt said:
I think you meant width above rather than diameter. If you change the
diameter, your speedometer/odometer will read the wrong value no matter
what the aspect ratio is as changing that will only change the width
given that you've already changed, and thus fixed, the diameter.
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Yes, width is correct, not diameter. Oops. Don't ask me how I came up
with that one....Thanks for setting us straight.

ERM
 
Eric said:
Yes, width is correct, not diameter. Oops. Don't ask me how I came up
with that one....Thanks for setting us straight.
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Yes, sometimes the fingers just don't cooperate with the brain!

Matt
 
PMDR said:
Any car audio shop should be able to tint the windows or give you some
names to call.

Planning on doing the same thing to my car. The AC works but not when
it's not on, and I got the black paint. So it does get hot in there.

I think darker windows would look better anyway.
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Thanks PMDR. I guess I'll get it done asap. Also I had been on a trip
to South Virginia from here in DC over the last 3 days and was
pleasantly surprised when I averaged 32.5 MPG with my V6. I know it was
99% highway with only 2 rest area stops and cruise control between
60~70, still it was quite nice to see such figures on the trip
computer...
 
ed hollis wrote: I purchased a 2005 hyundai sontata V-6 two months ago-
i decided to check my mileage----I wanted to get a true test with and
without airconditioning. I averaged 32 miles mpg on a 100% 275 mile
trip averaging between 60-65 miles per hour. -without any air. I was
amazed of the miles per gallon average. In the city with the air
condition it seems to be much lower. I will soon be returning and will
do the same trip with the air to compare.

how does this compare to others
 
ed hollis wrote: I purchased a 2005 hyundai sontata V-6 two months ago-
i decided to check my mileage----I wanted to get a true test with and
without airconditioning. I averaged 32 miles mpg on a 100% 275 mile
trip averaging between 60-65 miles per hour. -without any air. I was
amazed of the miles per gallon average. In the city with the air
condition it seems to be much lower. I will soon be returning and will
do the same trip with the air to compare.

how does this compare to others
 
ed hollis wrote: I purchased a 2005 hyundai sontata V-6 two months ago-
i decided to check my mileage----I wanted to get a true test with and
without airconditioning. I averaged 32 miles mpg on a 100% 275 mile
trip averaging between 60-65 miles per hour. -without any air. I was
amazed of the miles per gallon average. In the city with the air
condition it seems to be much lower. I will soon be returning and will
do the same trip with the air to compare.

how does this compare to others
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I get about 30mpg on long stretches at 65-70mph, with AC running.

You're a better man than me running 275mi without air.
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Bob
 
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