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Hyundai Santa Cruz MPG & Fuel Cost by Year
6 model years · 2022–2027
15,000 mi/yr · regular gasoline $4.36/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026)
Hyundai Santa Cruz fuel economy at a glance
EPA has rated the Hyundai Santa Cruz for 6 model years, 2022 to 2027. Across those years its combined rating runs 20–25 MPG. The latest model year, 2027, has 3 configurations rated 20–25 MPG combined and costing $2,610–$3,190 a year to fuel at regular gasoline $4.36/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026). The most efficient configuration on record since 2022 is the 2027 Santa Cruz 2.5L 4-cyl FWD, at 25 MPG. Model year 2027 is still being filled in by EPA, so its row may gain configurations.
Hyundai Santa Cruz MPG by year
| Year | Gas (MPG) | $/yr |
|---|---|---|
| 2022-2027* (2022) Generation page | ||
| 2027 (partial) | 20–25 | $2,610–$3,190 |
| 2026 | 20–25 | $2,610–$3,200 |
| 2025 | 21–25 | $2,610–$3,070 |
| 2024 | 22–23 | $2,810–$2,930 |
| 2023 | 22–23 | $2,810–$2,930 |
| 2022 | 22–23 | $2,780–$2,940 |
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 Santa Cruz generations
1 generations between 2022 and 2027. Open one for the table of every model year and configuration.
2027 powertrain options
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Frequently asked questions
What is the Hyundai Santa Cruz's gas mileage by year?
EPA combined ratings for the Hyundai Santa Cruz run 20–25 MPG across model years 2022 to 2027. The latest year, 2027, is rated 20–25 MPG.
Which Hyundai Santa Cruz model year has the best gas mileage?
The 2027 Hyundai Santa Cruz Santa Cruz 2.5L 4-cyl FWD has the highest combined rating since 2022, at 25 MPG.
How much does a Hyundai Santa Cruz cost to fuel per year?
For MY2027, EPA-rated configurations cost $2,610–$3,190 a year to fuel, driving 15,000 miles at regular gasoline $4.36/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026). The most efficient one costs $2,610.
Has the Hyundai Santa Cruz's fuel economy improved over time?
Yes. The most efficient configuration moved from 23 MPG in 2022 to 25 MPG in 2027, 2 MPG more.