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Originally Posted by litesong
Of course, I never said such as you remarked. I did mention that Elantra was slightly lighter & less powerful than the Caliber, which might tend to give higher MPG.............
Yes, from 35MPH, up to highway speeds, the CVT gave the best possible acceleration for a mild engine & excess car weight.
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You write some informative things about your past cars, I was just trying to get to the topic of
Random UnAerodynamic Cars and Trucks Thread somehow.
I've long argued that the basic SUV and Crossover profile was better adapted to the aerodynamic template than classic coupes/sedans.
Where SUV's and CUV's they fail is with the roof racks, higher ground clearances, larger frontal areas, drag inducing wheel flares and the like.
I found your comparison intriguing as the Caliber roof is likely to yield better air attachment than the Elantra's, but other factors involved tip the scales.