So I've had my 2013 Elantra Limited for nearly 3 months now, and here's what I've noticed.
When I plan my acceleration and deceleration (e.g. looking ahead - slowing down slowly before the intersection, sometimes to try and time the light; accelerating slowly when the light goes green, not exceeding the speed limit, etc.) I easily get 20-22 MPG even in the worst city-driving, constant traffic light conditions.
When I'm lead-footed, race to the next stop light, exceed the speed limit, etc, I fight to hit 17 MPG in the same driving conditions.
On the highway, I can very easily hit the 24-26 MPG area, and if I drive strategically, I can hit 31-32 MPG.
Long and short of it is the Elantra can easily get into the 20's and even creep into the 30's, it just takes a commitment to not drive it like a race car.
My grandfather always said, "Kids waste half their gas burning out their brakes."
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