In article <u2eNh.3467$Oc.178664@news1.epix.net>,
Matt Whiting <whiting@epix.net> wrote:

> The trip computer was fun to play with, but lacked an instantaneous MPG
> readout. I find those very entertaining when driving in hilly country,
> drafting semis, etc. I'm surprised that Hyundai didn't include that.
> Does the top-o-the-line model have an instantaneous MPG readout?

An instantaneous MPG reading is mainly for entertainment;
not of much value IMO.

 

who wrote:
> In article <u2eNh.3467$Oc.178664@news1.epix.net>,
> Matt Whiting <whiting@epix.net> wrote:
>
>> The trip computer was fun to play with, but lacked an instantaneous MPG
>> readout. I find those very entertaining when driving in hilly country,
>> drafting semis, etc. I'm surprised that Hyundai didn't include that.
>> Does the top-o-the-line model have an instantaneous MPG readout?
>
> An instantaneous MPG reading is mainly for entertainment;
> not of much value IMO.

I see it just the opposite. Instantaneous MPG is very useful and lets
you see instantly the affect of different driving techniques, different
speeds, etc. Average MPG is worthless as I get that for free every time
I fill the tank.

Matt

 

"who" <i@notaspammer.net> wrote in message
> An instantaneous MPG reading is mainly for entertainment;
> not of much value IMO.

It can also be a diagnostic tool. I travel the same stretch of road every
day at the same speed on cruise control. If I was to see the mpg reading a
lot lower than normal, I'd check out the car for potential problems.

It can help save gas by making the driver aware of differences in fuel use
at different speeds and gears. Yes, 50% of the time it is entertainment, but
there is a practical side too.