2002 Hyundai Models
Compact Cars
The title for most fuel efficient Hyundai in the compact cars class in 2002 goes to the Hyundai Accent / Brio with a combined EPA fuel economy rating of 31 miles per gallon. This MPG rating is a full 11% better than the worst in class Hyundai, the Elantra.
- Hyundai Accent / Brio
- 31 MPG (Manual - 1.5L - 4 Cylinder)
- Hyundai Elantra
- 28 MPG (Automatic - 2.0L - 4 Cylinder)
Midsize Cars
The title for most fuel efficient Hyundai in the midsize cars class in 2002 goes to the Hyundai Sonata with a combined EPA fuel economy rating of 25 miles per gallon. This MPG rating is a full 19% better than the worst in class Hyundai, the XG350.
- Hyundai Sonata
- 25 MPG (Automatic - 2.4L - 4 Cylinder)
- Hyundai XG350
- 21 MPG (Automatic - 3.5L - 6 Cylinder)
Special Purpose Vehicles - Sport Utility Vehicles 2WD
The title for most fuel efficient Hyundai in the special purpose vehicles - sport utility vehicles 2wd class in 2002 goes to the Hyundai Santafe 2WD with a combined EPA fuel economy rating of 24 miles per gallon. Though this is guaranteed, as it is the only vehicle in this category.
- Hyundai Santafe 2WD
- 24 MPG (Manual - 2.4L - 4 Cylinder)
Special Purpose Vehicles - Sport Utility Vehicles 4WD
The title for most fuel efficient Hyundai in the special purpose vehicles - sport utility vehicles 4wd class in 2002 goes to the Hyundai Santafe 4WD with a combined EPA fuel economy rating of 20 miles per gallon. Though this is guaranteed, as it is the only vehicle in this category.
- Hyundai Santafe 4WD
- 20 MPG (Automatic - 2.7L - 6 Cylinder)
Subcompact Cars
The title for most fuel efficient Hyundai in the subcompact cars class in 2002 goes to the Hyundai Tiburon with a combined EPA fuel economy rating of 26 miles per gallon. Though this is guaranteed, as it is the only vehicle in this category.
- Hyundai Tiburon
- 26 MPG (Automatic - 2.0L - 4 Cylinder)