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2022-2027 Hyundai Santa Cruz MPG & Fuel Cost
6 model years · 20–25 MPG combined
15,000 mi/yr · regular gasoline $4.36/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026)
Cheaper to fuel than 3 of 10 small SUV configurations, MY2027. Ranked against all rated configurations, not sales-weighted.
2022-2027 Hyundai Santa Cruz at a glance
The 2022-2027 Hyundai Santa Cruz covers 6 model years in the EPA database (20 configurations in all), rated 20–25 MPG combined. The newest model year, 2027, costs about $2,610 a year to fuel for its most efficient version, the Santa Cruz 2.5L 4-cyl FWD (25 MPG), at regular gasoline $4.36/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026). EPA changed the ratings in 2023, 2024, 2025, 2026 and 2027. The best combined rating in the generation, 25 MPG, was reached in 2025, 2026 and 2027.
Model year 2027 is still being filled in by EPA (3 configurations listed so far), so rows may be added.
2022-2027 Hyundai Santa Cruz by model year
| Model year | Powertrains | Combined | $/yr | EPA ratings |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2027 (partial) | Gas | 20–25 MPG | $2,610–$3,190 | Ratings changed |
| 2026 | Gas | 20–25 MPG | $2,610–$3,200 | Ratings changed |
| 2025 | Gas | 21–25 MPG | $2,610–$3,070 | Ratings changed |
| 2024 | Gas | 22–23 MPG | $2,810–$2,930 | Ratings changed |
| 2023 | Gas | 22–23 MPG | $2,810–$2,930 | Ratings changed |
| 2022 | Gas | 22–23 MPG | $2,780–$2,940 | First year |
What the 2027 Santa Cruz 2.5L 4-cyl FWD costs to drive
Per month
$218
$2,610 a year ÷ 12
Per 25 miles
$4.35
Per 100 miles
$17.40
Five years
$13,050
5 × the yearly cost, prices held at today's level
vs the small SUV median
$440more a year
Class median $2,170 a year, MY2027
Based on 15,000 miles a year and regular gasoline $4.36/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026).
2027 Hyundai Santa Cruz MPG
Model year 2027 is still being filled in by EPA (3 configurations listed so far), so rows may be added.
Versus 2026: The most efficient configuration stays at 25 MPG. Its annual cost stays at $2,610.
Gas configurations (3)
| Trim | Engine | Drive | City | Hwy | Comb. | $/yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Santa Cruz 2.5L 4-cyl FWD (Most efficient) | 2.5L 4-cyl | FWD | 22 | 30 | 25 | $2,610 |
| Santa Cruz 2.5L 4-cyl AWD | 2.5L 4-cyl | AWD | 21 | 29 | 24 | $2,690 |
| XRT | 2.5L 4-cyl turbo | AWD | 18 | 25 | 20 | $3,190 |
2026 Hyundai Santa Cruz MPG
20–25 MPG · $2,610–$3,200/yr
Versus 2025: The most efficient configuration stays at 25 MPG. Its annual cost stays at $2,610.
Gas configurations (4)
| Trim | Engine | Drive | City | Hwy | Comb. | $/yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Santa Cruz (Most efficient) | 2.5L 4-cyl | FWD | 22 | 30 | 25 | $2,610 |
| NX4 OB 2.5 8AT | 2.5L 4-cyl | AWD | 21 | 29 | 24 | $2,690 |
| XRT | 2.5L 4-cyl turbo | AWD | 18 | 25 | 20 | $3,190 |
| NX4 OB 2.5T 8AT | 2.5L 4-cyl turbo | AWD | 18 | 25 | 20 | $3,200 |
2025 Hyundai Santa Cruz MPG
21–25 MPG · $2,610–$3,070/yr
Versus 2024: The most efficient configuration moves from 23 to 25 MPG, up 2. Its annual cost goes from $2,810 to $2,610, $200 less.
Gas configurations (4)
| Trim | Engine | Drive | City | Hwy | Comb. | $/yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Santa Cruz 2.5L 4-cyl FWD (Most efficient) | 2.5L 4-cyl | FWD | 22 | 30 | 25 | $2,610 |
| Santa Cruz 2.5L 4-cyl AWD | 2.5L 4-cyl | AWD | 21 | 29 | 24 | $2,690 |
| Santa Cruz 2.5L 4-cyl turbo | 2.5L 4-cyl turbo | AWD | 19 | 27 | 22 | $2,970 |
| XRT | 2.5L 4-cyl turbo | AWD | 18 | 26 | 21 | $3,070 |
2024 Hyundai Santa Cruz MPG
22–23 MPG · $2,810–$2,930/yr
Versus 2023: The most efficient configuration stays at 23 MPG. Its annual cost stays at $2,810.
Gas configurations (3)
| Trim | Engine | Drive | City | Hwy | Comb. | $/yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Santa Cruz 2.5L 4-cyl FWD (Most efficient) | 2.5L 4-cyl | FWD | 22 | 26 | 23 | $2,810 |
| Santa Cruz 2.5L 4-cyl AWD | 2.5L 4-cyl | AWD | 21 | 25 | 23 | $2,880 |
| Santa Cruz 2.5L 4-cyl turbo | 2.5L 4-cyl turbo | AWD | 19 | 27 | 22 | $2,930 |
2023 Hyundai Santa Cruz MPG
22–23 MPG · $2,810–$2,930/yr
Versus 2022: The most efficient configuration stays at 23 MPG. Its annual cost goes from $2,780 to $2,810, $30 more.
Gas configurations (3)
| Trim | Engine | Drive | City | Hwy | Comb. | $/yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Santa Cruz 2.5L 4-cyl FWD (Most efficient) | 2.5L 4-cyl | FWD | 22 | 26 | 23 | $2,810 |
| Santa Cruz 2.5L 4-cyl AWD | 2.5L 4-cyl | AWD | 21 | 25 | 23 | $2,880 |
| Santa Cruz 2.5L 4-cyl turbo | 2.5L 4-cyl turbo | AWD | 19 | 27 | 22 | $2,930 |
2022 Hyundai Santa Cruz MPG
22–23 MPG · $2,780–$2,940/yr
Gas configurations (3)
| Trim | Engine | Drive | City | Hwy | Comb. | $/yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Santa Cruz 2.5L 4-cyl AWD (Most efficient) | 2.5L 4-cyl | AWD | 21 | 27 | 23 | $2,780 |
| Santa Cruz 2.5L 4-cyl FWD | 2.5L 4-cyl | FWD | 21 | 26 | 23 | $2,840 |
| Santa Cruz 2.5L 4-cyl turbo | 2.5L 4-cyl turbo | AWD | 19 | 27 | 22 | $2,940 |
Fuel cost by state
Yearly cost of the Santa Cruz 2.5L 4-cyl FWD: $3,560 in California and $2,280 in Texas, a $1,280 difference.
- California $3,560
- Washington $3,290
- New York $2,610
- Florida $2,470
- Texas $2,280
Similar cars
Closest combined MPG among MY2027 small SUV models.
Generations
- 2022-2027* (2022)
Frequently asked questions
What gas mileage does the 2022-2027 Hyundai Santa Cruz get?
EPA rates the 2022-2027 Hyundai Santa Cruz at 20–25 MPG combined across 20 configurations and 6 model years. The most efficient version, the 2027 Santa Cruz 2.5L 4-cyl FWD, is rated 25 MPG (22 city, 30 highway).
Which years had the best MPG in the 2022-2027 Hyundai Santa Cruz?
The Santa Cruz 2.5L 4-cyl FWD reached the generation's best combined rating, 25 MPG, in 2025, 2026 and 2027. The lowest top rating, 23 MPG, was in 2022, 2023 and 2024.
Did EPA ratings change during the 2022-2027 Hyundai Santa Cruz?
Yes. Ratings changed in 2023, 2024, 2025, 2026 and 2027.
How much does it cost to fuel a 2027 Hyundai Santa Cruz per year?
Driving 15,000 miles a year at regular gasoline $4.36/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026), the Santa Cruz 2.5L 4-cyl FWD costs about $2,610 a year. Across all 3 configurations the cost runs $2,610–$3,190 a year. That is a $580 difference between the cheapest and the costliest configuration.
How much does it cost to drive a 2027 Hyundai Santa Cruz 100 miles?
About $17.40 per 100 miles for the Santa Cruz 2.5L 4-cyl FWD at regular gasoline $4.36/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026), and between $17.40 and $21.27 across all configurations. That is the annual cost over 15,000 miles divided by 150.
Is the 2027 Hyundai Santa Cruz more efficient in the city or on the highway?
The Santa Cruz 2.5L 4-cyl FWD is rated 22 city and 30 highway MPG, so it is more efficient on the highway, by 8 MPG.
How does the 2027 Hyundai Santa Cruz compare with other small SUV configurations?
The Santa Cruz 2.5L 4-cyl FWD costs about $2,610 a year to fuel, $440 more than the class median of $2,170, and less than 3 of 10 small SUV configurations. The comparison covers all 122 rated small SUV configurations for MY2027, not weighted by sales.
Is the 2027 Hyundai Santa Cruz different from the 2026 model?
The most efficient configuration stays at 25 MPG. Its annual cost stays at $2,610. EPA lists 3 configurations for 2027 against 4 configurations for 2026. See the 2026 Hyundai Santa Cruz for that year.