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2000 Hyundai Elantra MPG & Fuel Cost
4 configurations · 22–24 MPG combined
15,000 mi/yr · regular gasoline $4.36/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026)
Cheaper to fuel than 7 of 10 small car configurations, MY2000. Ranked against all rated configurations, not sales-weighted.
2000 Hyundai Elantra at a glance
The 2000 Hyundai Elantra has 4 configurations in the EPA database, rated 22–24 MPG combined. The most efficient is the Elantra 2.0L 4-cyl FWD at 24 MPG, which costs about $2,720 a year to fuel at regular gasoline $4.36/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026). Annual fuel cost across the configurations runs from $2,720 to $2,970, a $250 difference. The Elantra 2.0L 4-cyl FWD costs less to fuel than 7 of 10 small car configurations rated for MY2000 (class median $3,110 a year).
EPA re-estimated ratings of 1985-2007 vehicles under its 2008 method; these figures are the re-estimated values.
What the 2000 Elantra 2.0L 4-cyl FWD costs to drive
Per month
$227
$2,720 a year ÷ 12
Per 25 miles
$4.53
Per 100 miles
$18.13
Five years
$13,600
5 × the yearly cost, prices held at today's level
vs the small car median
$390less a year
Class median $3,110 a year, MY2000
Based on 15,000 miles a year and regular gasoline $4.36/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026).
2000 Hyundai Elantra MPG
EPA re-estimated ratings of 1985-2007 vehicles under its 2008 method; these figures are the re-estimated values.
Gas configurations (4)
| Trim | Engine | Drive | City | Hwy | Comb. | $/yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Elantra 2.0L 4-cyl FWD Manual 5-spd (Most efficient) | 2.0L 4-cyl | FWD | 21 | 30 | 24 | $2,720 |
| Wagon 2.0L 4-cyl FWD Manual 5-spd | 2.0L 4-cyl | FWD | 21 | 29 | 24 | $2,720 |
| Elantra 2.0L 4-cyl FWD Automatic 4-spd | 2.0L 4-cyl | FWD | 19 | 28 | 22 | $2,970 |
| Wagon 2.0L 4-cyl FWD Automatic 4-spd | 2.0L 4-cyl | FWD | 19 | 27 | 22 | $2,970 |
Fuel cost by state
Yearly cost of the Elantra 2.0L 4-cyl FWD: $3,700 in California and $2,370 in Texas, a $1,330 difference.
- California $3,700
- Washington $3,430
- New York $2,720
- Florida $2,570
- Texas $2,370
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Frequently asked questions
What gas mileage does the 2000 Hyundai Elantra get?
EPA rates the 2000 Hyundai Elantra at 22–24 MPG combined across 4 configurations. The most efficient, the Elantra 2.0L 4-cyl FWD, is rated 24 MPG combined (21 city / 30 highway).
How much does it cost to fuel a 2000 Hyundai Elantra per year?
Driving 15,000 miles a year at regular gasoline $4.36/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026), the Elantra 2.0L 4-cyl FWD costs about $2,720 a year. Across all 4 configurations the cost runs $2,720–$2,970 a year. That is a $250 difference between the cheapest and the costliest configuration.
How much does it cost to drive a 2000 Hyundai Elantra 100 miles?
About $18.13 per 100 miles for the Elantra 2.0L 4-cyl FWD at regular gasoline $4.36/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026), and between $18.13 and $19.80 across all configurations. That is the annual cost over 15,000 miles divided by 150.
Is the 2000 Hyundai Elantra more efficient in the city or on the highway?
The Elantra 2.0L 4-cyl FWD is rated 21 city and 30 highway MPG, so it is more efficient on the highway, by 9 MPG.
How does the 2000 Hyundai Elantra compare with other small car configurations?
The Elantra 2.0L 4-cyl FWD costs about $2,720 a year to fuel, $390 less than the class median of $3,110, and less than 7 of 10 small car configurations. The comparison covers all 281 rated small car configurations for MY2000, not weighted by sales.