I know this has been asked before, but it looks like nothing recent. Anyone who has had the vehicle for more than a couple of months, can you give an update on what MPG you guys are getting?
I’m currently working on a deal for a FWD one. But going from my 2020 Limited Sonata’s fuel economy of 35 MPG that I average with my daily driving to this is making me overthink things.
Generally speaking, higher HP turbo 4-cylinder engines need a light foot to hit their EPA numbers. This especially applies if the car is heavy. Unfortunately, the gas Santa Fe has all of these factors.
I really wish the EPA could tune their test better, as in my state we pay higher registration fees on above-average EPA cars.
Car and Driver, who drive fairly spirited, reported 24 MPG on their highway 75 mph test.
For 500 more, get the hybrid. Apparently, they also use a different and more reliable transmission as well.
ElantraLOVEr2 said:
For 500 more, get the hybrid. Apparently, they also use a different and more reliable transmission as well.
Out the door, it is more on a hybrid though. It’s tough to get exact apples-to-apples numbers, but it seems like discounts are $1k-$2k higher on gas models. Which means a hybrid will probably cost you $1,500-$2,500 more out the door. If you are picky about colors, the ICE (Internal Combustion Engine) is much easier to find as well.
I still think it’s worth it for multiple reasons.
@Lilyharper
That makes sense. If it helps, I got a Calligraphy hybrid with about $2050 off MSRP. ~50k out the door.
ElantraLOVEr2 said:
@Lilyharper
That makes sense. If it helps, I got a Calligraphy hybrid with about $2050 off MSRP. ~50k out the door.
FWD or AWD?
ElantraLOVEr2 said:
@Lilyharper
That makes sense. If it helps, I got a Calligraphy hybrid with about $2050 off MSRP. ~50k out the door.
FWD or AWD?
FWD.
ElantraLOVEr2 said:
For 500 more, get the hybrid. Apparently, they also use a different and more reliable transmission as well.
Less power too, if that matters to you. If not, the hybrid is the winner. Don’t forget to factor in the cost for a proper home charger or negotiate it with the dealer.
ElantraLOVEr2 said:
@Amara
Definitely not a plug-in hybrid, so no chargers involved.
Right, duh. I don’t know why I thought these were plug-in. I’ve been seeing much better MPG from the hybrids compared to what I have with my ICE, but I like the power the turbo brings. I feel this vehicle is ‘slow’ compared to other mid-large SUVs I’ve driven, so I would hate to see what less power feels like. But that’s just me; I think you will get a ‘W’ either way. Love this car.
Almost 2,000 miles on the Calligraphy AWD ICE. I’m getting 18.5 MPG according to the car. Mostly city driving.
I can’t speak on the Calligraphy, but my XRT (AWD with the stock all-terrain tires) averages 24 MPG with I would say a 60/40 split of highway and city driving. Naturally, a FWD with street tires will do a bit better than that, but I would guess 26-27 MPG. That’s just my guess. Now, as far as the whole transmission thing, so far I have had zero issues with my Santa Fe and I am approaching the 8,000-mile mark.
I know this isn’t what you asked for, but my hybrid is getting 39.2 MPG.
Yvette said:
I know this isn’t what you asked for, but my hybrid is getting 39.2 MPG.
That’s impressive. Unfortunately, dealerships aren’t willing to discount them like they appear to be on the gas models.
@HyundaiWhiz
Think about this though - I did the math, and at least in Canadian Beaver tokens, for every 100,000 km driven, I will save almost $8,000 in gas at today’s prices.
Yvette said:
@HyundaiWhiz
Think about this though - I did the math, and at least in Canadian Beaver tokens, for every 100,000 km driven, I will save almost $8,000 in gas at today’s prices.
I don’t drive a ton. I got my 2020 Sonata in 2019 and it currently only has 45,500 miles on it.
@HyundaiWhiz
How long do you plan on keeping the car?
Yvette said:
@HyundaiWhiz
How long do you plan on keeping the car?
I generally lease since I rarely hit 12k miles a year… but after driving the Santa Fe, I could see myself keeping this one around. (As long as the transmission doesn’t drop out.)
Short city driving (greater than 1-mile trip) = ~10 MPG. A bit longer city driving (3+ miles) = 16-20 MPG. Highway driving (70-75 mph) = 21.5 to 23 MPG. Highway driving (85-95 mph) = 20.5 to 19.5 MPG.
AWD 2024 Calligraphy: I average 23-24 MPG on my drive to work, which is a combination of suburban area and back roads. Highway is more like 25.
I get a good 32-34 on highway mileage across most of a tank. I have a long commute and am a pretty habitual cruise control user. I also run the air conditioning a lot being in Texas. I’m at 6,200 miles so far.