Hyundai Santa Cruz vs. Acura RDX MPG

Chart is based on 1 fuel economy reports for the Hyundai Santa Cruz and 252 fuel economy reports for the Acura RDX.

Hyundai Santa Cruz MPG

Year	Body/Powertrain	flat, hilly, or mountainousLand	driving style: very light to "lead foot"Foot	A/C use: none to heavyA/C	constant stop and goTraf %	many stops per mileCity %	stop every mile or twoSub %	fairly steady speedHwy %	Hwy Spd	MPG
2022	4dr SUT 191-horsepower 2.5L I4 8-speed shiftable automatic FWD	flat	light	hvy	10	40	50	0		22.5

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Year	Body/Powertrain	flat, hilly, or mountainousLand	driving style: very light to "lead foot"Foot	A/C use: none to heavyA/C	constant stop and goTraf %	many stops per mileCity %	stop every mile or twoSub %	fairly steady speedHwy %	Hwy Spd	MPG
2014	4dr SUV 273-horsepower 3.5L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD	hills	med	none	0	6	11	83	93	29.1
2013	4dr SUV 273-horsepower 3.5L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD	flat	light	hvy	0	34	0	66	70	25.1
2012	4dr SUV turbocharged 240hp 2.3L I4 5-speed shiftable automatic FWD	flat	light	hvy	10	76	10	5	45	20.0
2011	4dr SUV turbocharged 240hp 2.3L I4 5-speed shiftable automatic AWD	flat	light	light	9	28	33	30	67	19.4
2010	4dr SUV turbocharged 240hp 2.3L I4 5-speed shiftable automatic AWD	mtns	med	none	5	3	3	90	60	22.1
2009	4dr SUV turbocharged 240hp 2.3L I4 5-speed shiftable automatic AWD	flat	med	none	0	50	10	40	60	18.0
2008	4dr SUV turbocharged 240hp 2.3L I4 5-speed shiftable automatic AWD	flat	med	light	5	26	20	49	69	19.0
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2007	4dr SUV turbocharged 240hp 2.3L I4 5-speed shiftable automatic AWD	flat	light	none	14	21	15	50	75	19.6

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Hyundai Santa Cruz Real Gas Mileage: Cons
Year	Comment
	Even with the non-turbo engine the Hyundai Santa Cruz manages only 21 mpg city and either 26 mpg (FWD) or 27 mpg (AWD) highway in the EPA's testing. With the turbo engine and AWD it scores 19/27, not much better than the larger, 4,436-pound Honda Ridgeline's 18/24. My real-world driving suggests that the Hyundai's highway figure is optimistic. In driving on rural roads and highways with some heavy-footed acceleration but much steady-speed cruising the trip computer reported an even 20 mpg. In straight highway driving it reported about 23 mpg. The Ford Maverick might manage no better with its own turbocharged engine. But Ford will also offer its truck with a hybrid powertrain claimed to be good for 40 mpg in the EPA's city cycle. (Note: the hybrid will only be available with front-wheel-drive.) Hyundai could offer the Santa Cruz with a hybrid engine fairly easily; the closely related Tucson crossover is already offered in hybrid form. EPA mpg with standard AWD: 38. But will Hyundai do this? see full Hyundai Santa Cruz review

None of our members have yet commented on the real gas mileage of the Hyundai Santa Cruz.

Acura RDX Real Gas Mileage: Cons
Year	Body/Powertrain	Comment
2009	4dr SUV turbocharged 240hp 2.3L I4 5-speed shiftable automatic AWD	Turbo eats gas but provides for a fun ride see full Acura RDX review
2008	4dr SUV turbocharged 240hp 2.3L I4 5-speed shiftable automatic AWD	Low for a 4-cylinder see full Acura RDX review
2007	4dr SUV turbocharged 240hp 2.3L I4 5-speed shiftable automatic AWD	I average around 20 MPG, but it is not an economy car - well worth it for the performance see full Acura RDX review