Gallonly ES
Menu

Language

EnglishEspañol

Theme
2022 Hyundai Elantra N (CN7)
Shown: 2022 Hyundai Elantra N (CN7). Photo: Elise240SX, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons
  • Newest year: 2026
  • Gas
  • Hybrid
  • Midsize cars

2021-2026 Hyundai Elantra MPG & Fuel Cost

6 model years · 23–54 MPG combined

35 MPG
Combined
31 MPG
City
40 MPG
Highway
Annual fuel cost · w/Stop-Start 2.0L 4-cyl FWD
$1,880

15,000 mi/yr · regular gasoline $4.36/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026)

Cheaper to fuel than 6 of 10 midsize car configurations, MY2026. Ranked against all rated configurations, not sales-weighted.

Previous generation: 2017-2020

2021-2026 Hyundai Elantra at a glance

The 2021-2026 Hyundai Elantra covers 6 model years in the EPA database (42 configurations in all), rated 23–54 MPG combined. The newest model year, 2026, costs about $1,220 a year to fuel for its most efficient version, the Hybrid Blue 1.6L 4-cyl FWD (54 MPG), at regular gasoline $4.36/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026). Powertrains over the years: gas and hybrid. EPA changed the ratings in 2022, 2023, 2024, 2025 and 2026.

2021-2026 Hyundai Elantra by model year

2021-2026 Hyundai Elantra: EPA combined rating and yearly fuel cost for each model year
Model yearPowertrainsCombined$/yrEPA ratings
2026 Gas, Hybrid 23–54 MPG $1,220–$3,550 Ratings changed
2025 Gas, Hybrid 23–54 MPG $1,220–$3,550 Ratings changed
2024 Gas, Hybrid 23–54 MPG $1,220–$3,550 Ratings changed
2023 Gas, Hybrid 23–54 MPG $1,210–$3,490 Ratings changed
2022 Gas, Hybrid 23–54 MPG $1,210–$3,490 Ratings changed
2021 Gas, Hybrid 28–54 MPG $1,210–$2,320 First year

What the 2026 w/Stop-Start 2.0L 4-cyl FWD costs to drive

Per month

$157

$1,880 a year ÷ 12

Per 25 miles

$3.13

Per 100 miles

$12.53

Five years

$9,400

5 × the yearly cost, prices held at today's level

vs the midsize car median

$230less a year

Class median $2,110 a year, MY2026

Based on 15,000 miles a year and regular gasoline $4.36/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026).

2026 Hyundai Elantra MPG

Versus 2025: The most efficient configuration stays at 54 MPG. Its annual cost stays at $1,220.

Gas · 1.6L, 2.0L
Combined
23–35 MPG
Per year
$1,880–$3,550
See gas configurations
Hybrid · 1.6L
Combined
50–54 MPG
Per year
$1,220–$1,290
See hybrid configurations

Gas configurations (5)

2026 Hyundai Elantra gas configurations: EPA ratings and annual cost
TrimEngineDriveCityHwyComb.$/yr
w/Stop-Start (Most efficient) 2.0L 4-cyl FWD 31 40 35 $1,880
non-ISG 2.0L 4-cyl FWD 30 40 34 $1,940
Elantra 1.6L 4-cyl turbo FWD 28 35 31 $2,120
N 2.0L 4-cyl turbo FWD Manual 6-spd 2.0L 4-cyl turbo FWD 21 29 24 $3,310
N 2.0L 4-cyl turbo FWD Automatic (AM-S8) 2.0L 4-cyl turbo FWD 20 27 23 $3,550

2 configurations require or recommend higher-octane gasoline and are costed at premium gasoline $5.36/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026).

Hybrid configurations (2)

2026 Hyundai Elantra hybrid configurations: EPA ratings and annual cost
TrimEngineDriveCityHwyComb.$/yr
Hybrid Blue (Most efficient) 1.6L 4-cyl FWD 51 58 54 $1,220
Hybrid 1.6L 4-cyl FWD 49 52 50 $1,290

2025 Hyundai Elantra MPG

23–54 MPG · $1,220–$3,550/yr

Versus 2024: The most efficient configuration stays at 54 MPG. Its annual cost stays at $1,220.

Gas · 1.6L, 2.0L
Combined
23–36 MPG
Per year
$1,820–$3,550
See gas configurations
Hybrid · 1.6L
Combined
50–54 MPG
Per year
$1,220–$1,290
See hybrid configurations

Gas configurations (5)

2025 Hyundai Elantra gas configurations: EPA ratings and annual cost
TrimEngineDriveCityHwyComb.$/yr
Elantra 2.0L 4-cyl FWD Automatic (AV-S1) (Most efficient) 2.0L 4-cyl FWD 32 41 36 $1,820
Elantra 2.0L 4-cyl FWD Automatic (AV-S1) 2.0L 4-cyl FWD 30 39 34 $1,950
Elantra 1.6L 4-cyl turbo 1.6L 4-cyl turbo FWD 28 35 31 $2,120
N 2.0L 4-cyl turbo FWD Manual 6-spd 2.0L 4-cyl turbo FWD 21 29 24 $3,310
N 2.0L 4-cyl turbo FWD Automatic (AM-S8) 2.0L 4-cyl turbo FWD 20 27 23 $3,550

2 configurations require or recommend higher-octane gasoline and are costed at premium gasoline $5.36/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026).

Hybrid configurations (2)

2025 Hyundai Elantra hybrid configurations: EPA ratings and annual cost
TrimEngineDriveCityHwyComb.$/yr
Hybrid Blue (Most efficient) 1.6L 4-cyl FWD 51 58 54 $1,220
Hybrid 1.6L 4-cyl FWD 49 52 50 $1,290

2024 Hyundai Elantra MPG

23–54 MPG · $1,220–$3,550/yr

Versus 2023: The most efficient configuration stays at 54 MPG. Its annual cost goes from $1,210 to $1,220, $10 more.

Gas · 1.6L, 2.0L
Combined
23–36 MPG
Per year
$1,820–$3,550
See gas configurations
Hybrid · 1.6L
Combined
50–54 MPG
Per year
$1,220–$1,290
See hybrid configurations

Gas configurations (5)

2024 Hyundai Elantra gas configurations: EPA ratings and annual cost
TrimEngineDriveCityHwyComb.$/yr
Elantra 2.0L 4-cyl FWD Automatic (AV-S1) (Most efficient) 2.0L 4-cyl FWD 32 41 36 $1,820
Elantra 2.0L 4-cyl FWD Automatic (AV-S1) 2.0L 4-cyl FWD 31 40 34 $1,900
Elantra 1.6L 4-cyl turbo 1.6L 4-cyl turbo FWD 28 35 31 $2,120
N 2.0L 4-cyl turbo FWD Manual 6-spd 2.0L 4-cyl turbo FWD 21 29 24 $3,310
N 2.0L 4-cyl turbo FWD Automatic (AM-S8) 2.0L 4-cyl turbo FWD 20 27 23 $3,550

2 configurations require or recommend higher-octane gasoline and are costed at premium gasoline $5.36/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026).

Hybrid configurations (2)

2024 Hyundai Elantra hybrid configurations: EPA ratings and annual cost
TrimEngineDriveCityHwyComb.$/yr
Hybrid Blue (Most efficient) 1.6L 4-cyl FWD 51 58 54 $1,220
Hybrid 1.6L 4-cyl FWD 49 52 50 $1,290

2023 Hyundai Elantra MPG

23–54 MPG · $1,210–$3,490/yr

Versus 2022: The most efficient configuration stays at 54 MPG. Its annual cost stays at $1,210.

Gas · 1.6L, 2.0L
Combined
23–37 MPG
Per year
$1,790–$3,490
See gas configurations
Hybrid · 1.6L
Combined
50–54 MPG
Per year
$1,210–$1,290
See hybrid configurations

Gas configurations (5)

2023 Hyundai Elantra gas configurations: EPA ratings and annual cost
TrimEngineDriveCityHwyComb.$/yr
Elantra 2.0L 4-cyl FWD Automatic (AV-S1) (Most efficient) 2.0L 4-cyl FWD 33 42 37 $1,790
Elantra 2.0L 4-cyl FWD Automatic (AV-S1) 2.0L 4-cyl FWD 30 40 34 $1,930
Elantra 1.6L 4-cyl turbo 1.6L 4-cyl turbo FWD 28 36 31 $2,110
N 2.0L 4-cyl turbo FWD Manual 6-spd 2.0L 4-cyl turbo FWD 22 31 25 $3,220
N 2.0L 4-cyl turbo FWD Automatic (AM-S8) 2.0L 4-cyl turbo FWD 20 30 23 $3,490

2 configurations require or recommend higher-octane gasoline and are costed at premium gasoline $5.36/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026).

Hybrid configurations (2)

2023 Hyundai Elantra hybrid configurations: EPA ratings and annual cost
TrimEngineDriveCityHwyComb.$/yr
Hybrid Blue (Most efficient) 1.6L 4-cyl FWD 53 56 54 $1,210
Hybrid 1.6L 4-cyl FWD 49 52 50 $1,290

2022 Hyundai Elantra MPG

23–54 MPG · $1,210–$3,490/yr

Versus 2021: The most efficient configuration stays at 54 MPG. Its annual cost stays at $1,210.

Gas · 1.6L, 2.0L
Combined
23–37 MPG
Per year
$1,780–$3,490
See gas configurations
Hybrid · 1.6L
Combined
50–54 MPG
Per year
$1,210–$1,290
See hybrid configurations

Gas configurations (6)

2022 Hyundai Elantra gas configurations: EPA ratings and annual cost
TrimEngineDriveCityHwyComb.$/yr
Elantra 2.0L 4-cyl FWD Automatic (AV-S1) (Most efficient) 2.0L 4-cyl FWD 33 43 37 $1,780
Elantra 2.0L 4-cyl FWD Automatic (AV-S1) 2.0L 4-cyl FWD 31 41 35 $1,890
Elantra 1.6L 4-cyl turbo FWD Automatic (AM-S7) 1.6L 4-cyl turbo FWD 28 36 31 $2,110
Elantra 1.6L 4-cyl turbo FWD Manual 6-spd 1.6L 4-cyl turbo FWD 25 34 28 $2,320
N 2.0L 4-cyl turbo FWD Manual 6-spd 2.0L 4-cyl turbo FWD 22 31 25 $3,220
N 2.0L 4-cyl turbo FWD Automatic (AM-S8) 2.0L 4-cyl turbo FWD 20 30 23 $3,490

2 configurations require or recommend higher-octane gasoline and are costed at premium gasoline $5.36/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026).

Hybrid configurations (2)

2022 Hyundai Elantra hybrid configurations: EPA ratings and annual cost
TrimEngineDriveCityHwyComb.$/yr
Hybrid Blue (Most efficient) 1.6L 4-cyl FWD 53 56 54 $1,210
Hybrid 1.6L 4-cyl FWD 49 52 50 $1,290

2021 Hyundai Elantra MPG

28–54 MPG · $1,210–$2,320/yr
Gas · 1.6L, 2.0L
Combined
28–37 MPG
Per year
$1,780–$2,320
See gas configurations
Hybrid · 1.6L
Combined
50–54 MPG
Per year
$1,210–$1,290
See hybrid configurations

Gas configurations (4)

2021 Hyundai Elantra gas configurations: EPA ratings and annual cost
TrimEngineDriveCityHwyComb.$/yr
Elantra 2.0L 4-cyl FWD Automatic (AV-S1) (Most efficient) 2.0L 4-cyl FWD 33 43 37 $1,780
Elantra 2.0L 4-cyl FWD Automatic (AV-S1) 2.0L 4-cyl FWD 31 41 35 $1,890
Elantra 1.6L 4-cyl turbo FWD Automatic (AM-S7) 1.6L 4-cyl turbo FWD 28 36 31 $2,110
Elantra 1.6L 4-cyl turbo FWD Manual 6-spd 1.6L 4-cyl turbo FWD 25 34 28 $2,320

Hybrid configurations (2)

2021 Hyundai Elantra hybrid configurations: EPA ratings and annual cost
TrimEngineDriveCityHwyComb.$/yr
Hybrid Blue (Most efficient) 1.6L 4-cyl FWD 53 56 54 $1,210
Hybrid 1.6L 4-cyl FWD 49 52 50 $1,290

Fuel cost by state

Yearly cost of the w/Stop-Start 2.0L 4-cyl FWD: $2,560 in California and $1,640 in Texas, a $920 difference.

Gasoline prices: California: California state average; Washington: Washington state average; New York: New York state average; Florida: Florida state average; Texas: Texas state average (Sep 2026).
Fuel cost in every state

Similar cars

Closest combined MPG among MY2026 midsize car models.

2025 Honda Civic Hybrid Sport Touring (facelift) (11th gen)

2026 Honda Civic

36 MPG · $1,810/yr
2026 Nissan Sentra (B19)

2026 Nissan Sentra

33 MPG · $1,960/yr
2025 Kia K4 LX

2026 Kia K4

33 MPG · $1,980/yr
2025 Honda Accord Touring Hybrid (11th gen)

2026 Honda Accord

32 MPG · $2,040/yr
EPA ratings: fueleconomy.gov file of Sep 29, 2026 · Prices: EIA regular gasoline, U.S. average, Sep 2026 ($4.36/gal) · 15,000 mi/yr, 55% city / 45% highway · How we calculate

Generations

All Hyundai Elantra years All Hyundai models

Frequently asked questions

What gas mileage does the 2021-2026 Hyundai Elantra get?

EPA rates the 2021-2026 Hyundai Elantra at 23–54 MPG combined across 42 configurations and 6 model years. The most efficient version, the 2026 Hybrid Blue 1.6L 4-cyl FWD, is rated 54 MPG (51 city, 58 highway). By powertrain: Gas: 23–37 MPG; Hybrid: 50–54 MPG.

Which years had the best MPG in the 2021-2026 Hyundai Elantra?

Every model year of the 2021-2026 Hyundai Elantra tops out at 54 MPG combined, so no year is better than another.

Did EPA ratings change during the 2021-2026 Hyundai Elantra?

Yes. Ratings changed in 2022, 2023, 2024, 2025 and 2026.

How does the 2021-2026 Hyundai Elantra compare with the previous generation?

The previous generation (2017-2020 Hyundai Elantra) is rated 25–36 MPG combined and costs $1,810–$2,660 a year to fuel; the 2021-2026 model is rated 23–54 MPG and costs $1,210–$3,550 a year.

How much does it cost to fuel a 2026 Hyundai Elantra per year?

Driving 15,000 miles a year at regular gasoline $4.36/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026), the w/Stop-Start 2.0L 4-cyl FWD costs about $1,880 a year. Across all 7 configurations the cost runs $1,220–$3,550 a year. That is a $2,330 difference between the cheapest and the costliest configuration.

How much does it cost to drive a 2026 Hyundai Elantra 100 miles?

About $12.53 per 100 miles for the w/Stop-Start 2.0L 4-cyl FWD at regular gasoline $4.36/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026), and between $8.13 and $23.67 across all configurations. That is the annual cost over 15,000 miles divided by 150.

How does the 2026 Hyundai Elantra compare with other midsize car configurations?

The w/Stop-Start 2.0L 4-cyl FWD costs about $1,880 a year to fuel, $230 less than the class median of $2,110, and less than 6 of 10 midsize car configurations. The comparison covers all 94 rated midsize car configurations for MY2026, not weighted by sales.

Is the 2026 Hyundai Elantra hybrid cheaper to fuel than the gas version?

Yes. The best hybrid (Hybrid Blue 1.6L 4-cyl FWD) is rated 54 MPG against 35 MPG for the best gas version (w/Stop-Start 2.0L 4-cyl FWD), 19 MPG more. At regular gasoline $4.36/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026) that is $1,220 versus $1,880 a year, a saving of $660.

Is the 2026 Hyundai Elantra different from the 2025 model?

The most efficient configuration stays at 54 MPG. Its annual cost stays at $1,220. EPA lists 7 configurations for 2026 against 7 configurations for 2025. See the 2025 Hyundai Elantra for that year.