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night9 · 07-23-2013, 03:25 PM

Finally surpassed the 40 mpg mark for my 2012 Hyundai elantra. 380 mile round trip to Mathis Texas back to Austin. I even went through downtown Austin in rush hour and still managed to keep the tank above 40. My best previous trip was ~39 mpg. I felt like I could have pulled off a higher number had I not hit 5 lights at the end of the trip. No EOC at the light because it was 90+ outside and my girlfriend mandated the use of A/C.

Possible reasons for the increase.

1. I kept the car at an average speed of about 62-63 mph.
2. I added a revised underbody pannel from the rear axel back after my last trip south.
3. I may have had a favorable tail wind on the return trip.

07-23-2013, 03:25 PM	#1 (permalink)
night9 EcoPlotting Join Date: Jul 2012 Location: Austin, TX Posts: 101 Sliver - '12 Hyundai Elantra limited Team Hyundai 90 day: 35.1 mpg (US) t-ruck - '06 chevy Colorado Lt 90 day: 21.88 mpg (US) Bob - '09 Harley Sportster Nightster 90 day: 38.88 mpg (US) Pearl - '14 Toyota Prius C 3 90 day: 48.1 mpg (US) Thanks: 18 Thanked 13 Times in 12 Posts	~40.75 mpg In my Elantra Finally surpassed the 40 mpg mark for my 2012 Hyundai elantra. 380 mile round trip to Mathis Texas back to Austin. I even went through downtown Austin in rush hour and still managed to keep the tank above 40. My best previous trip was ~39 mpg. I felt like I could have pulled off a higher number had I not hit 5 lights at the end of the trip. No EOC at the light because it was 90+ outside and my girlfriend mandated the use of A/C. Possible reasons for the increase. 1. I kept the car at an average speed of about 62-63 mph. 2. I added a revised underbody pannel from the rear axel back after my last trip south. 3. I may have had a favorable tail wind on the return trip.