2005 Hyundai Models
Compact Cars
The title for most fuel efficient Hyundai in the compact cars class in 2005 goes to the Hyundai Accent / Brio with a combined EPA fuel economy rating of 31 miles per gallon. Though this is guaranteed, as it is the only vehicle in this category.
- Hyundai Accent / Brio
- 31 MPG (Manual - 1.5L - 4 Cylinder)
Midsize Cars
The title for most fuel efficient Hyundai in the midsize cars class in 2005 goes to the Hyundai Elantra with a combined EPA fuel economy rating of 30 miles per gallon. This MPG rating is a full 43% better than the worst in class Hyundai, the XG350.
- Hyundai Elantra
- 30 MPG (Manual - 2.0L - 4 Cylinder)
- 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 2005 goes to the Hyundai Tucson 2WD with a combined EPA fuel economy rating of 24 miles per gallon. This MPG rating is a full 4% better than the worst in class Hyundai, the Santafe 2WD.
- Hyundai Tucson 2WD
- 24 MPG (Automatic - 2.0L - 4 Cylinder)
- Hyundai Santafe 2WD
- 23 MPG (Automatic - 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 2005 goes to the Hyundai Tucson 4WD with a combined EPA fuel economy rating of 23 miles per gallon. This MPG rating is a full 15% better than the worst in class Hyundai, the Santafe 4WD.
- Hyundai Tucson 4WD
- 23 MPG (Manual - 2.0L - 4 Cylinder)
- 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 2005 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 (Manual - 2.0L - 4 Cylinder)