2006 Hyundai Models
Compact Cars
The title for most fuel efficient Hyundai in the compact cars class in 2006 goes to the Hyundai Accent with a combined EPA fuel economy rating of 33 miles per gallon. Though this is guaranteed, as it is the only vehicle in this category.
- Hyundai Accent
- 33 MPG (Manual - 1.6L - 4 Cylinder)
Large Cars
The title for most fuel efficient Hyundai in the large cars class in 2006 goes to the Hyundai Sonata with a combined EPA fuel economy rating of 28 miles per gallon. This MPG rating is a full 33% better than the worst in class Hyundai, the Azera.
- Hyundai Sonata
- 28 MPG (Manual - 2.4L - 4 Cylinder)
- Hyundai Azera
- 21 MPG (Automatic - 3.8L - 6 Cylinder)
Midsize Cars
The title for most fuel efficient Hyundai in the midsize cars class in 2006 goes to the Hyundai Elantra with a combined EPA fuel economy rating of 30 miles per gallon. Though this is guaranteed, as it is the only vehicle in this category.
- Hyundai Elantra
- 30 MPG (Manual - 2.0L - 4 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 2006 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 2006 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 2006 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)