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2017-2020 Hyundai Elantra MPG & Fuel Cost
4 model years · 25–36 MPG combined
15,000 mi/yr · regular gasoline $4.36/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026)
Cheaper to fuel than 8 of 10 midsize car configurations, MY2020. Ranked against all rated configurations, not sales-weighted.
2017-2020 Hyundai Elantra at a glance
The 2017-2020 Hyundai Elantra covers 4 model years in the EPA database (35 configurations in all), rated 25–36 MPG combined. The newest model year, 2020, costs about $1,810 a year to fuel for its most efficient version, the Elantra 1.4L 4-cyl turbo FWD (36 MPG), at regular gasoline $4.36/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026). EPA changed the ratings in 2018, 2019 and 2020. The best combined rating in the generation, 36 MPG, was reached in 2020.
2017-2020 Hyundai Elantra by model year
| Model year | Powertrains | Combined | $/yr | EPA ratings |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 | Gas | 26–36 MPG | $1,810–$2,560 | Ratings changed |
| 2019 | Gas | 25–35 MPG | $1,880–$2,610 | Ratings changed |
| 2018 | Gas | 25–35 MPG | $1,880–$2,660 | Ratings changed |
| 2017 | Gas | 25–35 MPG | $1,880–$2,610 | First year |
What the 2020 Elantra 1.4L 4-cyl turbo FWD costs to drive
Per month
$151
$1,810 a year ÷ 12
Per 25 miles
$3.02
Per 100 miles
$12.07
Five years
$9,050
5 × the yearly cost, prices held at today's level
vs the midsize car median
$1,010less a year
Class median $2,820 a year, MY2020
Based on 15,000 miles a year and regular gasoline $4.36/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026).
2020 Hyundai Elantra MPG
Versus 2019: The most efficient configuration moves from 35 to 36 MPG, up 1. Its annual cost goes from $1,880 to $1,810, $70 less.
Gas configurations (8)
| Trim | Engine | Drive | City | Hwy | Comb. | $/yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Elantra 1.4L 4-cyl turbo (Most efficient) | 1.4L 4-cyl turbo | FWD | 33 | 41 | 36 | $1,810 |
| SE | 2.0L 4-cyl | FWD | 31 | 41 | 35 | $1,850 |
| Elantra 2.0L 4-cyl FWD Automatic (variable gear ratios) | 2.0L 4-cyl | FWD | 30 | 40 | 34 | $1,920 |
| Elantra 2.0L 4-cyl FWD Manual 6-spd | 2.0L 4-cyl | FWD | 26 | 37 | 30 | $2,180 |
| Elantra 1.6L 4-cyl turbo | 1.6L 4-cyl turbo | FWD | 26 | 33 | 29 | $2,240 |
| GT 1.6L 4-cyl turbo FWD Automatic (AM-S7) | 1.6L 4-cyl turbo | FWD | 25 | 32 | 28 | $2,360 |
| GT 2.0L 4-cyl | 2.0L 4-cyl | FWD | 25 | 32 | 27 | $2,380 |
| GT 1.6L 4-cyl turbo FWD Manual 6-spd | 1.6L 4-cyl turbo | FWD | 23 | 30 | 26 | $2,560 |
2019 Hyundai Elantra MPG
25–35 MPG · $1,880–$2,610/yr
Versus 2018: The most efficient configuration stays at 35 MPG. Its annual cost stays at $1,880.
Gas configurations (9)
| Trim | Engine | Drive | City | Hwy | Comb. | $/yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Elantra 1.4L 4-cyl turbo (Most efficient) | 1.4L 4-cyl turbo | FWD | 32 | 40 | 35 | $1,880 |
| SE | 2.0L 4-cyl | FWD | 29 | 38 | 33 | $2,000 |
| Elantra 2.0L 4-cyl FWD Automatic (S6) | 2.0L 4-cyl | FWD | 28 | 37 | 32 | $2,070 |
| Elantra 2.0L 4-cyl FWD Manual 6-spd | 2.0L 4-cyl | FWD | 26 | 36 | 29 | $2,220 |
| Elantra 1.6L 4-cyl turbo FWD Automatic (AM7) | 1.6L 4-cyl turbo | FWD | 26 | 33 | 29 | $2,240 |
| GT 1.6L 4-cyl turbo FWD Automatic (AM7) | 1.6L 4-cyl turbo | FWD | 25 | 32 | 28 | $2,360 |
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| Trim | Engine | Drive | City | Hwy | Comb. | $/yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| GT 2.0L 4-cyl | 2.0L 4-cyl | FWD | 25 | 32 | 27 | $2,380 |
| GT 1.6L 4-cyl turbo FWD Manual 6-spd | 1.6L 4-cyl turbo | FWD | 23 | 30 | 26 | $2,560 |
| Elantra 1.6L 4-cyl turbo FWD Manual 6-spd | 1.6L 4-cyl turbo | FWD | 22 | 30 | 25 | $2,610 |
2018 Hyundai Elantra MPG
25–35 MPG · $1,880–$2,660/yr
Versus 2017: The most efficient configuration stays at 35 MPG. Its annual cost stays at $1,880.
Gas configurations (10)
| Trim | Engine | Drive | City | Hwy | Comb. | $/yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Elantra 1.4L 4-cyl turbo (Most efficient) | 1.4L 4-cyl turbo | FWD | 32 | 40 | 35 | $1,880 |
| SE | 2.0L 4-cyl | FWD | 29 | 38 | 33 | $2,000 |
| Elantra 2.0L 4-cyl FWD Automatic (S6) | 2.0L 4-cyl | FWD | 28 | 37 | 32 | $2,070 |
| Elantra 2.0L 4-cyl FWD Manual 6-spd | 2.0L 4-cyl | FWD | 26 | 36 | 29 | $2,220 |
| Elantra 1.6L 4-cyl turbo FWD Automatic (AM7) | 1.6L 4-cyl turbo | FWD | 26 | 33 | 29 | $2,240 |
| GT 1.6L 4-cyl turbo FWD Automatic (AM7) | 1.6L 4-cyl turbo | FWD | 26 | 32 | 28 | $2,320 |
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| Trim | Engine | Drive | City | Hwy | Comb. | $/yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| GT 2.0L 4-cyl FWD Automatic (S6) | 2.0L 4-cyl | FWD | 24 | 32 | 27 | $2,390 |
| GT 2.0L 4-cyl FWD Manual 6-spd | 2.0L 4-cyl | FWD | 23 | 31 | 26 | $2,470 |
| Elantra 1.6L 4-cyl turbo FWD Manual 6-spd | 1.6L 4-cyl turbo | FWD | 22 | 30 | 25 | $2,610 |
| GT 1.6L 4-cyl turbo FWD Manual 6-spd | 1.6L 4-cyl turbo | FWD | 22 | 29 | 25 | $2,660 |
2017 Hyundai Elantra MPG
25–35 MPG · $1,880–$2,610/yr
Gas configurations (8)
| Trim | Engine | Drive | City | Hwy | Comb. | $/yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Elantra 1.4L 4-cyl turbo (Most efficient) | 1.4L 4-cyl turbo | FWD | 32 | 40 | 35 | $1,880 |
| SE | 2.0L 4-cyl | FWD | 29 | 38 | 33 | $2,000 |
| Elantra 2.0L 4-cyl FWD Automatic (S6) | 2.0L 4-cyl | FWD | 28 | 37 | 32 | $2,070 |
| Elantra 2.0L 4-cyl FWD Manual 6-spd | 2.0L 4-cyl | FWD | 26 | 36 | 29 | $2,220 |
| Elantra 1.6L 4-cyl turbo FWD Automatic (AM7) | 1.6L 4-cyl turbo | FWD | 26 | 33 | 29 | $2,240 |
| GT 2.0L 4-cyl FWD Manual 6-spd | 2.0L 4-cyl | FWD | 24 | 32 | 27 | $2,420 |
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| Trim | Engine | Drive | City | Hwy | Comb. | $/yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| GT 2.0L 4-cyl FWD Automatic (S6) | 2.0L 4-cyl | FWD | 24 | 32 | 27 | $2,420 |
| Elantra 1.6L 4-cyl turbo FWD Manual 6-spd | 1.6L 4-cyl turbo | FWD | 22 | 30 | 25 | $2,610 |
Fuel cost by state
Yearly cost of the Elantra 1.4L 4-cyl turbo FWD: $2,470 in California and $1,580 in Texas, a $890 difference.
- California $2,470
- Washington $2,290
- New York $1,810
- Florida $1,710
- Texas $1,580
Similar cars
Closest combined MPG among MY2020 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 2017-2020 Hyundai Elantra get?
EPA rates the 2017-2020 Hyundai Elantra at 25–36 MPG combined across 35 configurations and 4 model years. The most efficient version, the 2020 Elantra 1.4L 4-cyl turbo FWD, is rated 36 MPG (33 city, 41 highway).
Which years had the best MPG in the 2017-2020 Hyundai Elantra?
The Elantra 1.4L 4-cyl turbo FWD reached the generation's best combined rating, 36 MPG, in 2020. The lowest top rating, 35 MPG, was in 2017, 2018 and 2019.
Did EPA ratings change during the 2017-2020 Hyundai Elantra?
Yes. Ratings changed in 2018, 2019 and 2020.
How does the 2017-2020 Hyundai Elantra compare with the previous generation?
The previous generation (2011-2016 Hyundai Elantra) is rated 26–32 MPG combined and costs $2,020–$2,540 a year to fuel; the 2017-2020 model is rated 25–36 MPG and costs $1,810–$2,660 a year.
How much does it cost to fuel a 2020 Hyundai Elantra per year?
Driving 15,000 miles a year at regular gasoline $4.36/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026), the Elantra 1.4L 4-cyl turbo FWD costs about $1,810 a year. Across all 8 configurations the cost runs $1,810–$2,560 a year. That is a $750 difference between the cheapest and the costliest configuration.
How much does it cost to drive a 2020 Hyundai Elantra 100 miles?
About $12.07 per 100 miles for the Elantra 1.4L 4-cyl turbo FWD at regular gasoline $4.36/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026), and between $12.07 and $17.07 across all configurations. That is the annual cost over 15,000 miles divided by 150.
Is the 2020 Hyundai Elantra more efficient in the city or on the highway?
The Elantra 1.4L 4-cyl turbo FWD is rated 33 city and 41 highway MPG, so it is more efficient on the highway, by 8 MPG.
How does the 2020 Hyundai Elantra compare with other midsize car configurations?
The Elantra 1.4L 4-cyl turbo FWD costs about $1,810 a year to fuel, $1,010 less than the class median of $2,820, and less than 8 of 10 midsize car configurations. The comparison covers all 159 rated midsize car configurations for MY2020, not weighted by sales.
Is the 2020 Hyundai Elantra different from the 2019 model?
The most efficient configuration moves from 35 to 36 MPG, up 1. Its annual cost goes from $1,880 to $1,810, $70 less. EPA lists 8 configurations for 2020 against 9 configurations for 2019. See the 2019 Hyundai Elantra for that year.