You know how quick they are - now here are the fuel efficiency results from vehicles tested by Car & Driver for the magazine's May issue. That a 4-cylinder Hyundai Tucson uses more fuel than a Honda Pilot is likely an anomaly. The 2011 Hyundai Tucson tested by C/D wasn't likely run-in and suffered, as C/D said, from "admittedly aggressive driving". The Honda Pilot, on the other hand, racked up this 18mpg figure over the course of 40,000 miles. There'd be lots of interstate travel, lots of gentle cruising, and plenty of time to see the engine run-in to perfect operating condition.
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Subaru Legacy 2.5i: 25 miles per gallon Honda Accord EX: 24 miles per gallon 2011 Hyundai Sonata SE: 24 miles per gallon 2009 Honda Pilot Touring 4WD: 18 miles per gallon Hyundai Tucson GLS AWD: 17 miles per gallon Porsche 911 GT3: 16 miles per gallon Dodge Ram 2500 Laramie MegaCab 4x4: 14 miles per gallon
