Chevrolet, Economy, Kia and MPG

Consumer Reports testing finds many small turbo engines underperforming; fuel economy, acceleration no better than in larger conventional powertrains

Green Car Congress

FEBRUARY 5, 2013

Consumer Reports’ own fuel economy tests of vehicles equipped with small turbocharged engines has found in many cases that the turbocharged cars tested by CR have slower acceleration and no better fuel economy than the models with larger conventional engines, the organization said. l/100 km) figures—i.e., Earlier post.).

Fuel Economy

Fuel Economy Economy Engine Fusion

Road Test: 2022 Kia K5 GT 2.5L

Clean Fleet Report

JANUARY 25, 2022

Built on an all-new platform, the K5 is wider, longer and lower than the Optima, more powerful, and takes design cues from the performance minded Kia Stinger. So what does Kia do? The 2022 Kia K5 GT is offered with one engine and transmission. at 24 mpg city/32 highway/27 combined while running on 87 octane. More Power.

Kia

Kia MPG Fuel Economy Clean

Road Test: 2022 Kia Carnival SX

Clean Fleet Report

DECEMBER 12, 2021

Kia is out of the minivan business and is shaking up things with the all-new 2022 Carnival. So why do Kia, Honda, Toyota and Chrysler continue to make these boxy people movers? For Kia, it meant replacing its light-selling Sedona minivan with the attractive 2022 Carnival. Goodbye To the Minivan. Drivetrain.

Kia

Kia Minivan Fuel Economy MPG

Reducing the weight of the 2016 Malibu

Green Car Congress

JUNE 18, 2015

Chevrolet’s new 2016 Malibu, engineered to offer more efficiency, connectivity and advanced safety features, and featuring the option of a new full-hybrid powertrain ( earlier post ), is also nearly 300 pounds (136 kg) lighter than the current model. The hybrid model offers an estimated 48 mpg (4.9 EPA Highway Fuel Economy.

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2016 MPG 2015 Chevrolet

ACEEE ranks i-MiEV as “Greenest” car in US, Civic Natural Gas ties for second with LEAF

Green Car Congress

FEBRUARY 8, 2012

With a combined city and highway fuel economy of 112 miles per gallon equivalent, the i-MIEV outpaces all other vehicles currently sold in United States. The Honda Civic Natural Gas, despite its improved fuel economy this year, appears in second place, tied with the Nissan Leaf. ACEEE 2012 “Greenest” Rankings. Make and Model.

i-MiEV

i-MiEV Gas Honda Insight Li-ion

Road Test: 2022 Hyundai Sonata Hybrid Limited

Clean Fleet Report

JANUARY 1, 2023

Smooth, Quiet and 50+ MPG. Normal and Smart will give the best fuel economy Through the touchscreen you can configure a Custom setting. The EPA estimates fuel economy to be 45 mpg city/51 highway/47 combined, numbers that make Clean Fleet Report smile, as we are happy to drive a car that is a serious fuel sipper.

Hyundai

Hyundai Hybrid Fuel Economy MPG

Road Test: 2023 Volkswagen Taos SEL 4Motion

Clean Fleet Report

JULY 16, 2023

Fuel economy is EPA-rated at 28 mpg city/36 highway/31 combined for the FWD Taos, with the 4Motion rated at 25/32/28. mpg, but in a 99-mile highway run at 65 mph, we averaged 34.3 mpg, but in a 99-mile highway run at 65 mph, we averaged 34.3 In 371 miles we averaged 28.6 In 371 miles we averaged 28.6

Fuel Economy

Fuel Economy MPG SUV Clean

Road Test: 2021 Hyundai Palisade Calligraphy AWD

Clean Fleet Report

AUGUST 12, 2021

The EPA rates the fuel economy at 19 city/24 highway/21 combined. mpg, but did a bit better on a 207-mile freeway run with the smart cruise control set at 65 mph, achieving 25.1 To aid in fuel economy the Palisade has a start-stop feature where the engine shuts off when coming to a stop and restarts automatically.

Hyundai

Hyundai Fuel Economy SUV Fleet

Road Test: 2023 Honda HR-V EX-L AWD

Clean Fleet Report

FEBRUARY 6, 2023

With a new design and built on a new platform, the 2023 Honda HR-V continues to be a good value with a roomy interior and 30+ mpg. Running on 87 octane, the EPA rates the HR-V AWD at 25 mpg city/30 highway/27 combined. If opting for the front-wheel drive HR-V, the fuel economy numbers are 26/32/28.

Honda

Honda MPG Fuel Economy 2020

Road Test: 2021 Volkswagen Atlas Cross Sport V6 SEL Premium R-Line

Clean Fleet Report

NOVEMBER 4, 2021

liter V6, the 4Motion permanent all-wheel drive system and an eight-speed Tiptronic automatic transmission, the EPA rates the fuel economy at 17 mpg city/23 highway/19 combined. The fuel economy is marginally better if you were to opt for the base Atlas Cross Sport with the turbocharged 2.0-liter Road Test: 2021 Kia Telluride.

MPG

MPG SUV Fuel Economy Light

Road Test: 2021 Ford Bronco Sport Outer Banks 4WD

Clean Fleet Report

JUNE 11, 2021

EPA fuel economy numbers for the 1.5L are 25 mpg city/28 highway/ 26 combined. Our takeaway is when the Bronco Sport is loaded with a two adults and all their gear, 30 mpg will be realistic on the highway. Road Test: 2021 Kia Seltos. Road Test: 2021 Chevrolet Trailblazer. Road Test: 2018 Kia Sportage.

Ford

Ford MPG Jeep Fuel Economy

Road Test: 2022 Chevrolet Blazer RS AWD

Clean Fleet Report

DECEMBER 25, 2022

Road Test: 2022 Chevrolet Blazer RS AWD. The aggressive and sporty design of the 2022 Chevrolet Blazer RS AWD seems to have accomplished what Chevrolet had in mind when they gave it Corvette styling cues —it is a head-turner as you cruise around town. The best fuel economy comes from the Blazer FWD with the 2.0L

Chevrolet

Chevrolet MPG SUV Fuel Economy

Road Test: 2022 Ford Escape PHEV Titanium FWD

Clean Fleet Report

APRIL 5, 2022

The Environmental Protection Agency, EPA , rates fuel economy at 40 highway when running in gasoline mode only. Clean Fleet Report ran a few test loops to get a feel for real world fuel economy and electric range. The full EVs as just starting to arrive (like the Hyundai Ioniq 5 and Kia EV6 ). Road Test: 2018 Kia Sportage.

Escape

Escape PHEV Ford Plug-in

Road Test: 2022 Subaru BRZ Limited

Clean Fleet Report

JANUARY 5, 2023

The BRZ is EPA rated at 20 mpg city/27 highway/22 combined mpg. mpg, which we thought was great considering how much fun we had whipping through the gears while seeking out every twisty road we could find. If you opt for the automatic, the fuel economy is rated a bit better at 21/30/25. Flash Drive: 2023 Kia EV6 GT.

MPG

MPG Clean Cleaning Miles

Road Test: 2021 Hyundai Sonata Hybrid Limited

Clean Fleet Report

APRIL 17, 2021

Gets more than 50 mpg. Smart mode will give you the best fuel economy while compromising slightly on performance. The EPA estimates fuel economy to be 45 mpg city/51 highway/47 combined: numbers that make Clean Fleet Report smile as we are happy to drive a car that is a serious fuel sipper. Great style.

Hyundai

Hyundai Hybrid Fuel Economy MPG

Road Test: 2023 Mazda CX-50 AWD

Clean Fleet Report

JANUARY 21, 2023

Fuel economy is EPA rated at 23/29/25 mpg for the turbocharged CX-50. The EPA rates the base engine at 24 mpg city/30 highway/27 combined. Our focus is on vehicles that offer the best fuel economy in their class, which leads us to emphasize electric cars, plug-in hybrids, hybrids and diesels. while running on 87 octane.

Mazda

Mazda SUV MPG Fuel Economy

Road Test: 2021 Mazda CX-9 Signature AWD

Clean Fleet Report

JULY 22, 2021

The EPA rates the CX-9 AWD at 20 mpg city/26 highway/23 combined. This is respectable fuel economy for an AWD, 4,400-pound, six-passenger crossover. Road Test: 2021 Kia Telluride. Road Test: 2021 Kia Sorento Hybrid. Road Test: 2018 Chevrolet Traverse. Road Test: 2019 Chevrolet Blazer.

Mazda

Mazda MPG Fuel Economy SUV

Flash Drive: 2024 Acura ZDX Type S

Clean Fleet Report

MAY 2, 2024

Co-developed with General Motors, the midsize ZDX rides on the Ultium platform that is also shared with the Cadillac Lyriq, Chevrolet Blazer and Equinox EVs. at seconds, Kia EV6 GT at 3.6 We also feature those efficient gas-powered vehicles that are among the top mpg vehicles in their class. Hyundai Ioniq 5 N at 3.1

Acura

Acura All-Electric SUV Miles

Road Test: 2022 Chevrolet Bolt EUV

Clean Fleet Report

DECEMBER 30, 2022

Road Test: 2022 Chevrolet Bolt EUV. When Chevrolet launched the 2022 Bolt EUV in February of this year (its first electric utility vehicle), it was recognized for its interior size, refreshed look over the sibling Bolt EV and a low price. Observations: 2022 Chevrolet Bolt EUV. Road Test: 2022 Kia Niro EV. Powertrain.

Chevrolet

Chevrolet Tax Credit Lithium Ion Charging

Road Test: 2023 Kia Niro EV Wave

Clean Fleet Report

JANUARY 30, 2023

Road Test: 2023 Kia Niro EV Wave Compact Crossover Gets More Range and A New Look Kia isn’t taking any chances when it comes to being a leader in electrified cars and SUVs. With a steady schedule of releasing new EVs as part of its Plan S , Kia has completely redesigned the 2023 Niro EV even though it is only three years old.

Kia

Kia Miles Tax Credit Charging

Update: Top 10 Electric Cars

Clean Fleet Report

OCTOBER 21, 2021

Chevrolet Bolt 22,799. Chevrolet Bolt/Bolt EUV – Waiting for more GM EVs. First was to introduce the second generation Chevrolet Volt range-extended electric car (which gets tossed in with plug-in hybrids even though its system really takes a different approach). Kia/Hyundai/Genesis – Coming on Strong. Nissan Leaf 10,238.

Electric Cars

Electric Cars Cars Plug-in Electric

Flash Drive: 2022 Mitsubishi Outlander

Clean Fleet Report

APRIL 6, 2021

The EPA rates fuel economy at 24 mpg city/30 highway/26 combined. Fuel economy numbers reported by Clean Fleet Report are non-scientific and represent the reviewer’s driving experience using the dash gauge computer. Road Test: 2021 Kia Sorento Hybrid. In our brief 100-mile run we averaged 27.7 Story by John Faulkner.

Mitsubishi

Mitsubishi Fuel Economy MPG Clean

Road Test: 2022 Chevrolet Bolt EV 2LT

Clean Fleet Report

SEPTEMBER 26, 2022

Refreshed inside and out, the 2022 Chevrolet Bolt EV continues to be the best-selling electric car for Chevrolet and parent General Motors. The 2022 Chevrolet Bolt with a 259-mile driving range from a 150-kilowatt electric motor that drives the front wheels. Observations: 2022 Chevrolet Bolt EV 2LT. Better than ever.

Chevrolet

Chevrolet Miles Clean Cleaning

Road Test: Ford 2023 Escape PHEV

Clean Fleet Report

DECEMBER 11, 2023

The hybrid powertrain The Environmental Protection Agency rates the all-electric range (AER) at 37 miles and fuel economy at 40 mpg highway and combined when running in gasoline-only mode. The Chevrolet Equinox has an all-electric model coming out.

Escape

Escape PHEV Ford Gasoline-Electric

Hyundai begins rollout of Ioniq Hybrid, PHEV and EV; most efficient non-plug vehicle, most efficient EV in US; powertrain discussion

Green Car Congress

FEBRUARY 16, 2017

The Ioniq Hybrid boasts the highest fuel economy in the US (up to 58 mpg) for a non-plug-in vehicle and the Ioniq Electric is the industry’s most efficient EV (136 mpge). We are the highest fuel economy of any hybrid, of any gasoline car without a plug sold in the US. Design objectives included: Fuel economy.

Hyundai

Hyundai Plug-in Hybrid Plug

Hyundai begins rollout of Ioniq Hybrid, PHEV and EV; most efficient non-plug vehicle, most efficient EV in US; powertrain discussion

Green Car Congress

FEBRUARY 16, 2017

The Ioniq Hybrid boasts the highest fuel economy in the US (up to 58 mpg) for a non-plug-in vehicle and the Ioniq Electric is the industry’s most efficient EV (136 mpge). We are the highest fuel economy of any hybrid, of any gasoline car without a plug sold in the US. Design objectives included: Fuel economy.

Hyundai

Hyundai Plug-in Hybrid Plug

Flash Drive: 2022 Kia EV6

Clean Fleet Report

JANUARY 31, 2022

So I had a very satisfying rush of good feelings seeing, getting into and driving the all-new 2022 Kia EV6 electric crossover. The EV6, with an electric driving range up to 310 miles, arrived at Kia dealers in all 50 states in late January 2022. Where Kia shines is in its development of one pedal driving. Power and Range.

Kia

Kia Wind All-Electric Miles

Flash Drive: 2021 Volkswagen ID.4 Crossover EV

Clean Fleet Report

MARCH 22, 2021

Flash Drive: 2022 Chevrolet Bolt EUV. Road Test: 2020 Kia Niro EV. Our focus is on vehicles that offer the best fuel economy in their class, which leads us to emphasize electric cars, plug-in hybrids, hybrids and diesels. We also feature those efficient gas-powered vehicles that are among the top mpg vehicles in their class.

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Miles Tax Credit MPH SUV

Flash Drive: 2023 Subaru Solterra EV

Clean Fleet Report

APRIL 25, 2022

Flash Drive: 2022 Kia EV6 EV. News: 2024 Chevrolet Blazer & Equinox EVs. Our focus is on vehicles that offer the best fuel economy in their class, which leads us to emphasize electric cars, plug-in hybrids, hybrids and diesels. Compact EV SUVs Multiply! Flash Drive: 2023 Toyota BZ4X EV. Flash Drive: 2022 Hyundai Ioniq 5 EV.

All-Electric

All-Electric SUV Clean Cleaning

Road Test: 2021 Hyundai Santa Fe Calligraphy 2.5T AWD

Clean Fleet Report

NOVEMBER 7, 2021

With the addition of the top-of-the-line Calligraphy trim model, Hyundai also gave the 2021 Santa Fe more power, two new engines and improved fuel economy. The EPA has rated the fuel economy at 21 mpg city/28 highway/24 combined. four-cylinder Hybrid that gets up-to 36 mpg city/31 highway/34 combined, and the 2.5L

Hyundai

Hyundai MPG Fuel Economy Clean

2018 VW Tiguan and new 2.0 TSI B-cycle engine gives VW a strong offering in compact SUV segment

Green Car Congress

JUNE 27, 2017

Put another way, the rightsizing approach combines the fuel economy benefits of downsizing with the power of a larger-displacement unit. However, it is also more fuel efficient, picking up 2 mpg on the EPA combined cycle rating—an increase of 9% over the 2017 model. Fuel economy city/hwy/comb. Select compact SUVs.

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2018 Engine SUV MPG

Road Test: 2021 Mazda CX-5 Signature AWD

Clean Fleet Report

JUNE 26, 2021

Turbo AWD at 22 mpg city/27 highway/24 combined. mpg and 30.1 mpg on a 106-mile all-freeway run with the adaptive cruise control set at 65 mph. Fuel economy numbers reported by Clean Fleet Report are non-scientific and represent the reviewer’s driving experience using the dash gauge computer. Road Test: 2021 Kia Seltos.

Mazda

Mazda MPG Fuel Economy Clean

Final Test: 2021 Mazda6 Carbon Edition

Clean Fleet Report

DECEMBER 28, 2021

at 23 mpg city/31 highway/26 combined. Fuel economy numbers reported by Clean Fleet Report are non-scientific and represent the reviewer’s driving experience. This engine, with cylinder deactivation, is rated at 26 mpg city/35 highway/29 combined. Road Test: 2021 Kia K5. Road Test: 2019 Chevrolet Malibu.

Carbon

Carbon Mazda MPG Clean

Road Test: 2023 Volvo C40 Recharge Twin AWD Ultimate

Clean Fleet Report

SEPTEMBER 30, 2023

Entering a crowded field Shoppers will considered the Volvo C40 Recharge with the Kia EV6 GT , Kia Niro EV , Hyundai Kona EV , Chevrolet Bolt EUV , and the Tesla Model 3. Our focus is on vehicles that offer the best fuel economy in their class, which leads us to emphasize electric cars, plug-in hybrids, hybrids and diesels.

Recharge

Recharge Volvo SUV Google

Flash Drive: 2024 Subaru Crosstrek AWD

Clean Fleet Report

MAY 8, 2023

liter is rated at 27 mpg city/34 highway/29 combined, and puts out 152 horsepower (hp) and 145 pound-feet of torque (lb.-ft.). of torque and 26/33/29 mpg. Our focus is on vehicles that offer the best fuel economy in their class, which leads us to emphasize electric cars, plug-in hybrids, hybrids and diesels. The optional 2.5-liter

MPG

MPG SUV Clean Cleaning

Road Test: 2021 Hyundai Venue

Clean Fleet Report

MARCH 23, 2021

To maximize fuel economy, selecting the Normal drive mode is key to equaling or besting the EPA rating of 30 mpg city/34 highway/32 combined. In 514 miles of 75-percent highway/25-percent city driving, we averaged 38 mpg; on one highway run with the cruise control set at 65 mph and in the Normal drive mode, we achieved 42.9

Hyundai

Hyundai Fuel Economy MPG Economy

Flash Drive: 2022 Mitsubishi Eclipse Cross

Clean Fleet Report

APRIL 4, 2021

The EPA rates fuel economy at 25 mpg city/26 highway/25 combined. Road Test: 2018 Kia Sportage. Road Test: 2019 Chevrolet Equinox. Our focus is on vehicles that offer the best fuel economy in their class, which leads us to emphasize electric cars, plug-in hybrids, hybrids and diesels. Road Test: 2018 Toyota RAV4.

Mitsubishi

Mitsubishi 2018 2020 Fuel Economy

Road Test: 2022 Hyundai Ioniq 5

Clean Fleet Report

DECEMBER 24, 2022

Hyundai, along with its siblings Kia and Genesis, has some of the best-designed vehicles on the road. The 2022 Ioniq 5 is built on Hyundai’s all-new dedicated EV-only platform, which will see service for future EVs from Hyundai, plus models from sibling brands Kia and Genesis. Road Test: Chevrolet Bolt EUV. Road Test: Kia EV6.

Hyundai

Hyundai Lithium Ion All-Electric Light

Flash Drive: 2023 Toyota BZ4X EV

Clean Fleet Report

APRIL 12, 2022

Flash Drive: 2022 Kia EV6. Flash Drive: 2022 Chevrolet Bolt EUV. Our focus is on vehicles that offer the best fuel economy in their class, which leads us to emphasize electric cars, plug-in hybrids, hybrids and diesels. We also feature those efficient gas-powered vehicles that are among the top mpg vehicles in their class.

Toyota

Toyota SUV All-Electric DC

Flash Drive: 2022 Hyundai Ioniq 5

Clean Fleet Report

DECEMBER 17, 2021

The 2022 Ioniq 5 is built on Hyundai’s all-new dedicated EV-only platform, which will see service on future EVs from Hyundai, plus on models from sibling brands Kia and Genesis. The Ioniq 5 is priced below its current key competitors–the Ford Mustang Mach-E and the Tesla Model Y –but a bit more than the smaller Chevrolet Bolt.

Hyundai

Hyundai All-Electric SUV Clean

Road Test: 2022 Mazda MX-30 EV

Clean Fleet Report

JANUARY 20, 2022

Range extenders have been done previously with the Chevrolet Volt and BMW i3, and could add another 100 miles of driving range. Flash Drive: 2022 Chevrolet Bolt EUV. Road Test: 2020 Kia Niro EV. We also feature those efficient gas-powered vehicles that are among the top mpg vehicles in their class.

Mazda

Mazda Gasoline-Electric Clean Cleaning

Consumer Reports testing finds many small turbo engines underperforming; fuel economy, acceleration no better than in larger conventional powertrains

Road Test: 2022 Kia K5 GT 2.5L

Road Test: 2022 Kia Carnival SX

Reducing the weight of the 2016 Malibu

ACEEE ranks i-MiEV as “Greenest” car in US, Civic Natural Gas ties for second with LEAF

Road Test: 2022 Hyundai Sonata Hybrid Limited

Road Test: 2023 Volkswagen Taos SEL 4Motion

Road Test: 2021 Hyundai Palisade Calligraphy AWD

Road Test: 2023 Honda HR-V EX-L AWD

Road Test: 2021 Volkswagen Atlas Cross Sport V6 SEL Premium R-Line

Road Test: 2021 Ford Bronco Sport Outer Banks 4WD

Road Test: 2022 Chevrolet Blazer RS AWD

Road Test: 2022 Ford Escape PHEV Titanium FWD

Road Test: 2022 Subaru BRZ Limited

Road Test: 2021 Hyundai Sonata Hybrid Limited

Road Test: 2023 Mazda CX-50 AWD

Road Test: 2021 Mazda CX-9 Signature AWD

Flash Drive: 2024 Acura ZDX Type S

Road Test: 2022 Chevrolet Bolt EUV

Road Test: 2023 Kia Niro EV Wave

Update: Top 10 Electric Cars

Flash Drive: 2022 Mitsubishi Outlander

Road Test: 2022 Chevrolet Bolt EV 2LT

Road Test: Ford 2023 Escape PHEV

Hyundai begins rollout of Ioniq Hybrid, PHEV and EV; most efficient non-plug vehicle, most efficient EV in US; powertrain discussion

Hyundai begins rollout of Ioniq Hybrid, PHEV and EV; most efficient non-plug vehicle, most efficient EV in US; powertrain discussion

Flash Drive: 2022 Kia EV6

Flash Drive: 2021 Volkswagen ID.4 Crossover EV

Flash Drive: 2023 Subaru Solterra EV

Road Test: 2021 Hyundai Santa Fe Calligraphy 2.5T AWD

2018 VW Tiguan and new 2.0 TSI B-cycle engine gives VW a strong offering in compact SUV segment

Road Test: 2021 Mazda CX-5 Signature AWD

Final Test: 2021 Mazda6 Carbon Edition

Road Test: 2023 Volvo C40 Recharge Twin AWD Ultimate

Flash Drive: 2024 Subaru Crosstrek AWD

Road Test: 2021 Hyundai Venue

Flash Drive: 2022 Mitsubishi Eclipse Cross

Road Test: 2022 Hyundai Ioniq 5

Flash Drive: 2023 Toyota BZ4X EV

Flash Drive: 2022 Hyundai Ioniq 5

Road Test: 2022 Mazda MX-30 EV

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