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2007-2010 Hyundai Elantra MPG & Fuel Cost
4 model years · 26–29 MPG combined
15,000 mi/yr · regular gasoline $4.36/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026)
Cheaper to fuel than 9 of 10 midsize car configurations, MY2010. Ranked against all rated configurations, not sales-weighted.
2007-2010 Hyundai Elantra at a glance
The 2007-2010 Hyundai Elantra covers 4 model years in the EPA database (13 configurations in all), rated 26–29 MPG combined. The newest model year, 2010, costs about $2,250 a year to fuel for its most efficient version, the Elantra 2.0L 4-cyl FWD (29 MPG), at regular gasoline $4.36/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026). EPA changed the ratings in 2009 and 2010; 2008 repeat the values of the year before. The best combined rating in the generation, 29 MPG, was reached in 2010.
EPA re-estimated ratings of 1985-2007 vehicles under its 2008 method; these figures are the re-estimated values.
2007-2010 Hyundai Elantra by model year
| Model year | Powertrains | Combined | $/yr | EPA ratings |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | Gas | 26–29 MPG | $2,250–$2,510 | Ratings changed |
| 2009 | Gas | 26–28 MPG | $2,330–$2,510 | Ratings changed |
| 2008 | Gas | 27–28 MPG | $2,330–$2,420 | Same EPA ratings as 2007 |
| 2007 | Gas | 27–28 MPG | $2,330–$2,420 | First year |
What the 2010 Elantra 2.0L 4-cyl FWD costs to drive
Per month
$188
$2,250 a year ÷ 12
Per 25 miles
$3.75
Per 100 miles
$15.00
Five years
$11,250
5 × the yearly cost, prices held at today's level
vs the midsize car median
$860less a year
Class median $3,110 a year, MY2010
Based on 15,000 miles a year and regular gasoline $4.36/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026).
2010 Hyundai Elantra MPG
Versus 2009: The most efficient configuration moves from 28 to 29 MPG, up 1. Its annual cost goes from $2,330 to $2,250, $80 less.
Gas configurations (5)
| Trim | Engine | Drive | City | Hwy | Comb. | $/yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Elantra 2.0L 4-cyl FWD Automatic 4-spd (Most efficient) | 2.0L 4-cyl | FWD | 26 | 34 | 29 | $2,250 |
| Blue | 2.0L 4-cyl | FWD | 26 | 35 | 29 | $2,250 |
| Elantra 2.0L 4-cyl FWD Manual 5-spd | 2.0L 4-cyl | FWD | 25 | 34 | 29 | $2,250 |
| Touring 2.0L 4-cyl FWD Manual 5-spd | 2.0L 4-cyl | FWD | 23 | 31 | 26 | $2,510 |
| Touring 2.0L 4-cyl FWD Automatic 4-spd | 2.0L 4-cyl | FWD | 23 | 30 | 26 | $2,510 |
2009 Hyundai Elantra MPG
26–28 MPG · $2,330–$2,510/yr
Versus 2008: The most efficient configuration stays at 28 MPG. Its annual cost stays at $2,330.
Gas configurations (4)
| Trim | Engine | Drive | City | Hwy | Comb. | $/yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Elantra 2.0L 4-cyl FWD Automatic 4-spd (Most efficient) | 2.0L 4-cyl | FWD | 25 | 33 | 28 | $2,330 |
| Elantra 2.0L 4-cyl FWD Manual 5-spd | 2.0L 4-cyl | FWD | 24 | 33 | 27 | $2,420 |
| Touring 2.0L 4-cyl FWD Manual 5-spd | 2.0L 4-cyl | FWD | 23 | 31 | 26 | $2,510 |
| Touring 2.0L 4-cyl FWD Automatic 4-spd | 2.0L 4-cyl | FWD | 23 | 30 | 26 | $2,510 |
2008 Hyundai Elantra MPG
Same EPA ratings as 2007
EPA lists the same ratings for the 2008 Hyundai Elantra as for the 2007 model, so the configurations and costs are the ones in the 2007 section above.See 2007
2007 Hyundai Elantra MPG
27–28 MPG · $2,330–$2,420/yr
EPA re-estimated ratings of 1985-2007 vehicles under its 2008 method; these figures are the re-estimated values.
Gas configurations (2)
| Trim | Engine | Drive | City | Hwy | Comb. | $/yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Elantra 2.0L 4-cyl FWD Automatic 4-spd (Most efficient) | 2.0L 4-cyl | FWD | 25 | 33 | 28 | $2,330 |
| Elantra 2.0L 4-cyl FWD Manual 5-spd | 2.0L 4-cyl | FWD | 24 | 33 | 27 | $2,420 |
Fuel cost by state
Yearly cost of the Elantra 2.0L 4-cyl FWD: $3,060 in California and $1,970 in Texas, a $1,090 difference.
- California $3,060
- Washington $2,840
- New York $2,250
- Florida $2,130
- Texas $1,970
Similar cars
Closest combined MPG among MY2010 midsize car models.
Generations
- 2000 (J2)
- 2001-2006 (XD)
- 2007-2010 (4th gen)
- 2011-2016 (MD)
- 2017-2020 (AD)
- 2021-2026 (CN7)
Frequently asked questions
What gas mileage does the 2007-2010 Hyundai Elantra get?
EPA rates the 2007-2010 Hyundai Elantra at 26–29 MPG combined across 13 configurations and 4 model years. The most efficient version, the 2010 Elantra 2.0L 4-cyl FWD, is rated 29 MPG (26 city, 34 highway).
Which years had the best MPG in the 2007-2010 Hyundai Elantra?
The Elantra 2.0L 4-cyl FWD reached the generation's best combined rating, 29 MPG, in 2010. The lowest top rating, 28 MPG, was in 2007, 2008 and 2009.
Did EPA ratings change during the 2007-2010 Hyundai Elantra?
Yes. Ratings changed in 2009 and 2010. In 2008 the values repeat the year before.
How does the 2007-2010 Hyundai Elantra compare with the previous generation?
The previous generation (2001-2006 Hyundai Elantra) is rated 24–26 MPG combined and costs $2,510–$2,720 a year to fuel; the 2007-2010 model is rated 26–29 MPG and costs $2,250–$2,510 a year.
How much does it cost to fuel a 2010 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 $2,250 a year. Across all 5 configurations the cost runs $2,250–$2,510 a year. That is a $260 difference between the cheapest and the costliest configuration.
How much does it cost to drive a 2010 Hyundai Elantra 100 miles?
About $15.00 per 100 miles for the Elantra 2.0L 4-cyl FWD at regular gasoline $4.36/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026), and between $15.00 and $16.73 across all configurations. That is the annual cost over 15,000 miles divided by 150.
Is the 2010 Hyundai Elantra more efficient in the city or on the highway?
The Elantra 2.0L 4-cyl FWD is rated 26 city and 34 highway MPG, so it is more efficient on the highway, by 8 MPG.
How does the 2010 Hyundai Elantra compare with other midsize car configurations?
The Elantra 2.0L 4-cyl FWD costs about $2,250 a year to fuel, $860 less than the class median of $3,110, and less than 9 of 10 midsize car configurations. The comparison covers all 148 rated midsize car configurations for MY2010, not weighted by sales.
Is the 2010 Hyundai Elantra different from the 2009 model?
The most efficient configuration moves from 28 to 29 MPG, up 1. Its annual cost goes from $2,330 to $2,250, $80 less. EPA lists 5 configurations for 2010 against 4 configurations for 2009. See the 2009 Hyundai Elantra for that year.