07 Elantra SE Mileage

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I've been underwhelmed with the Corolla. I inspected a couple as used
cars. My take is that the Elantra is quieter, sturdier, more comfortable,
and more powerful.
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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 said:
I still have all three in ther family. I gave my some the 03. The 05
my wife has now. They still get about the same mileage that they
always did, winter or summer.
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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
 
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
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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
 
I've been underwhelmed with the Corolla. I inspected a couple as used
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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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.
 
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!
 

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