[sajs4040]

I know I am MORE then happy with what I get going to and from Dyer to Newbern in 30-45-55 mph zones and rolling hills as well with my 23 2.5 gasser :O

43.3 Average

And ZERO to 60 times are better for me than reported to do as well, and I was not really trying, I just noticed the ap did that, and had to try a little in sport mode.

 

[garyahouse]

I have the 23 SEL with the 2.5 ICE. On my way home yesterday, she made 47.4 mpg. It was already warmed up when I started the trip, temp was about 75 outside. No idea how the car does this occasionally. But I have averaged 32.5 since it was new: that's about 650 miles thus far. But before you get too excited, be sure to check the mileage when ya fill the tank the old fashioned way with a. calculator. It may not agree with what the computer says: be warned.

 

[sajs4040]

I took this same trip to south of St. Louis with my 2019 Ford Escape, and no matter how I drove it, it would NEVER get over 21 mpg average, and the miles left to tank lied like a mofo, for it said I had enough in the tank to make it home, I did not, I had to fill back up on the way home. I have now taken my 23 SEL there 2 times, and both times miles left has been spot on, and in my last trip with tons of wind there and back, mostly doing 75-90 depending on traffic, and still got 32.3 total average of the 215 mile trip, and in both ways still had between 1/4-1/2 a tank left. If I had/have the money and take the same trip, Ill be sure to check the miles and gallons used, but I find when it is telling me 33-43mpg, the miles left to tank, vs what it shows is in there has been to me spot on. Keeping her between 55-65 seems to be her sweet spot, and if you do not let cruise control take over, and turn all electricals off (even though its not a hybrid, making the alt work keeping all the crap on draws power and can slow the car down, and or get bad mpg), you can get some very IMPRESSIVE numbers out of a non hybrid version, and I been more than thrilled with my 23 then any other car I have ever owned. Thanks HYUNDAI!

 

[garyahouse]

...you can get some very IMPRESSIVE numbers out of a non hybrid version, and I been more than thrilled with my 23 then any other car I have ever owned. Thanks HYUNDAI!

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That makes two of us. If I had to choose an engine that had good power vs one that gets good mileage, I'd choose the mileage any day. I've had both, and found myself trying to drive conservatively with a big engine to get some better mileage. Ha... I did find out that my 485 horsepower SRT392 Challenger could make an honest to goodness 30 mpg on the highway at 63 mph. Pretty amazing. But why pay for the power if what I want is mileage? It got sold and now I'm enjoying every trip as I laugh at all the gas guzzling fools lined up at the gas stations and cursing the prices... especially those requiring premium, and there are a bunch of them.

 

[roninblue]

I'm in Colorado when I'm not is some hotel (anyone know that song?) lol. Anyway I average 32 to 35mpg. Mix of back roads and some interstate. Very pleased with that. If gas prices were "normal" I would not even bother to look.

 

[garyahouse]

...If gas prices were "normal" I would not even bother to look.

What's normal? They go up and down like a yo-yo for little or no good reason; ranging from ridiculous to insulting. Last week they jumped 50 cents a gallon over night... for WHAT? Ughhh, that's one of the big reasons I didn't buy a Santa Cruz. The 2.5 pulling all that extra weight (and a 4 wheel drive) felt downright anemic, and the turbo was too $$$$. And both got pitiful mileage compared to the Tucson. Not to mention the ride quality just wasn't the same. I made the right choice.

 

[Stealthboost]

Gas is $3.25 a gallon for regular here. I think that’s actually about normal. What is it there?

 

[garyahouse]

3.49 at most stations. It was 2.99-3.04 at several 10 days ago.

 

[sajs4040]

Just paid $2.71 in Imperial MO when coming back to TN. In TN gas is $2.89-$3.14 for reg.

 

[garyahouse]

2.71? You crook, you stole that "fill up:" you oughta be arrested. Besides now ya got a bunch of us turning GREEN...

 

[RevLauren]

Real life MPG anecdotal info to add re 2023 Tucson Limited with about 2700 miles on the odometer:

Full tank in Camp Verde, AZ. Took the "back roads" (AZ 260 and 87) from there to hit I-40 in Winslow.

Climbing up through the mountains and Coconino National Forest to an elevation of 7500 feet, very winding roads, average 50-55 mph speeds, and significant uphill stretches, for about 85 miles. MPG meter read 19.2.
Then it was time to head downhill. Obviously MPG kept improving and about 40 miles from Winslow, the road flattened out completely. I could switch to cruise control and set a steady 65-70. By the time I reached I-40 and stopped to refuel, the MPG readout was 32.1. To me, that was pretty good for the combined (and very different) terrains.
From there to Albuquerque (about 250 miles), the overall MPG stayed around 31.

I'm thinking that much as I'd like it to be a little better, not all highway driving is the same. On I-40, a truck pulls out because they really need to pass. We all slow down. Then it's a "sprint" to get back up to speed. And this means downshifting and the engine gulping more gas. There are a LOT of variables. And although I tend to compare it to my 2014 Sonata Limited I sold to buy the new Tucson (LOVED my Sonata), I must keep in mind that it was a much more aerodynamic vehicle, which I kept in tip top condition. "She" could get up to 39-40 on a long trip, but wasn't any better around town that my Tucson. So I think it's all relative and varies with the conditions and the driver.

 

[garyahouse]

I'm going to edit my post number 2 above, just for sake of honesty. Seems I make a lot of really short trips and towing my trailer around a bit as well, say 15-20 percent of my driving. The calculator at the gas pump disagrees with the computer on the car. Car says 32, calculator says 29 thus far at just over 700 miles. But, hey, I'm happy. Can't get the best mileage if I'm not driving under optimal conditions.
I noticed something very interesting yesterday. I started my trip at 50 degrees, did 10 miles and averaged 31. Parked and then came home 2 hours later, same trip, temp was 70 and averaged 40 mpg accd. to the computer. Big difference was due to the outside temperature and motor being semi-warmed up later in the day.
Sum it up
31 mpg cold
40 mpg warm
(same trip there and back)... Data is a good thing.