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Hyundai Elantra MPG & Fuel Cost by Year
27 model years · 2000–2026
15,000 mi/yr · regular gasoline $4.36/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026)
Hyundai Elantra fuel economy at a glance
EPA has rated the Hyundai Elantra for 27 model years, 2000 to 2026. Across those years its combined rating runs 22–54 MPG. The latest model year, 2026, has 7 configurations rated 23–54 MPG combined and costing $1,220–$3,550 a year to fuel at regular gasoline $4.36/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026). The most efficient configuration on record since 2000 is the 2026 Hybrid Blue 1.6L 4-cyl FWD, at 54 MPG. EPA ratings go back to 1984: the earliest rating on this page is 22 MPG in 1993.
Hyundai Elantra MPG by year
| Year | Gas (MPG) | Hybrid (MPG) | $/yr |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2021-2026 (CN7) Generation page | |||
| 2026 | 23–35 | 50–54 | $1,220–$3,550 |
| 2025 | 23–36 | 50–54 | $1,220–$3,550 |
| 2024 | 23–36 | 50–54 | $1,220–$3,550 |
| 2023 | 23–37 | 50–54 | $1,210–$3,490 |
| 2022 | 23–37 | 50–54 | $1,210–$3,490 |
| 2021 | 28–37 | 50–54 | $1,210–$2,320 |
| 2017-2020 (AD) Generation page | |||
| 2020 | 26–36 | — | $1,810–$2,560 |
| 2019 | 25–35 | — | $1,880–$2,610 |
| 2018 | 25–35 | — | $1,880–$2,660 |
| 2017 | 25–35 | — | $1,880–$2,610 |
| 2011-2016 (MD) Generation page | |||
| 2016 | 27–31 | — | $2,090–$2,420 |
| 2015 | 27–31 | — | $2,110–$2,410 |
| 2014 | 27–31 | — | $2,110–$2,420 |
| 2013 | 30–32 | — | $2,040–$2,180 |
| 2012 | 26–32 | — | $2,040–$2,540 |
| 2011 | 26–32 | — | $2,020–$2,540 |
| 2007-2010 (4th gen) Generation page | |||
| 2010 | 26–29 | — | $2,250–$2,510 |
| 2009 | 26–28 | — | $2,330–$2,510 |
| 2008 | 27–28 | — | $2,330–$2,420 |
| 2007 | 27–28 | — | $2,330–$2,420 |
| 2001-2006 (XD) Generation page | |||
| 2006 | 24–26 | — | $2,510–$2,720 |
| 2005 | 24–26 | — | $2,510–$2,720 |
| 2004 | 24–26 | — | $2,510–$2,720 |
| 2003 | 25 | — | $2,610 |
| 2002 | 25 | — | $2,610 |
| 2001 | 25 | — | $2,610 |
| 2000 (J2) Generation page | |||
| 2000 | 22–24 | — | $2,720–$2,970 |
Costs use the current EIA price set and 15,000 miles a year for every year, so years are comparable. Green marks the best year for each powertrain.
Hyundai Elantra generations
6 generations between 2000 and 2026. Open one for the table of every model year and configuration.
2021-2026 Hyundai Elantra (CN7)
23–54 MPG · $1,210–$3,550/yr
2017-2020 Hyundai Elantra (AD)
25–36 MPG · $1,810–$2,660/yr
2011-2016 Hyundai Elantra (MD)
26–32 MPG · $2,020–$2,540/yr
2007-2010 Hyundai Elantra (4th gen)
26–29 MPG · $2,250–$2,510/yr
2001-2006 Hyundai Elantra (XD)
24–26 MPG · $2,510–$2,720/yr
2000 Hyundai Elantra (J2)
22–24 MPG · $2,720–$2,970/yr
2026 powertrain options
Hyundai Elantra MPG history, 1993–1999
| Year | Gas (MPG) |
|---|---|
| 1999 | 22–24 |
| 1998 | 22–24 |
| 1997 | 22–24 |
| 1996 | 22–24 |
| 1995 | 21–22 |
| 1994 | 21–22 |
| 1993 | 21–22 |
EPA re-estimated the ratings of pre-2008 vehicles under its 2008 method; these are the re-estimated values.
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Frequently asked questions
What is the Hyundai Elantra's gas mileage by year?
EPA combined ratings for the Hyundai Elantra run 22–54 MPG across model years 2000 to 2026. The latest year, 2026, is rated 23–54 MPG.
Which Hyundai Elantra model year has the best gas mileage?
The 2026 Hyundai Elantra Hybrid Blue 1.6L 4-cyl FWD has the highest combined rating since 2000, at 54 MPG.
How much does a Hyundai Elantra cost to fuel per year?
For MY2026, EPA-rated configurations cost $1,220–$3,550 a year to fuel, driving 15,000 miles at regular gasoline $4.36/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026). The most efficient one costs $1,220.
Has the Hyundai Elantra's fuel economy improved over time?
Yes. The most efficient configuration moved from 24 MPG in 2000 to 54 MPG in 2026, 30 MPG more. Going back further, the best rating in 1984 was 22 MPG.
Is there a hybrid, plug-in or electric Hyundai Elantra?
Yes. Hybrid versions are rated from 2021 to 2026 (50–54 MPG).
Which Hyundai Elantra model years have the same ratings?
EPA lists identical ratings as the previous year for 2002, 2006, 2008. The generation pages mark those years "same EPA ratings" and point to the year that holds the full table.