Yahoo Autos Fuel Economy and Driving Range
Fuel Economy and Driving Range Rating:
Despite underwhelming EPA estimates, the Elantra GT we tested had impressive real-world fuel economy and the longest highway range of the cars tested here. The government estimates that the stick-shift version is less efficient than the one with the automatic, but we’ve only tested the latter.
Fuel Economy Ratings Compared
We’ve devised our own fuel-economy test in an attempt to replicate how most people drive on the highway. Our procedure entails a 200-mile out-and-back loop on Michigan’s I-94 highway. We maintain a GPS-verified 75 mph and use the cruise control as much as possible to mimic the way many drivers behave during long trips.
The GT exceeded its government estimate by 5 mpg on our highway fuel loop, a margin few cars are able to achieve. Likewise, its observed 37 mpg tied with top competitors such as the Chevrolet Cruze and the Honda Civic.
Test Results: Highway Fuel Economy
The Hyundai has a 14.0-gallon fuel tank that enables cruising for 510 miles before you have to refuel. The Cruze hatchback was the only rival with a similarly long range.
Test Results: Highway Fuel Economy
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