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Hyundai Santa Fe MPG & Fuel Cost by Year
27 model years · 2001–2027
15,000 mi/yr · regular gasoline $4.36/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026)
Hyundai Santa Fe fuel economy at a glance
EPA has rated the Hyundai Santa Fe for 27 model years, 2001 to 2027. Across those years its combined rating runs 17–36 MPG. The latest model year, 2027, has 5 configurations rated 21–36 MPG combined and costing $1,790–$3,100 a year to fuel at regular gasoline $4.36/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026). The most efficient configuration on record since 2001 is the 2027 Hybrid 1.6L 4-cyl turbo FWD, at 36 MPG. Model year 2027 is still being filled in by EPA, so its row may gain configurations.
Hyundai Santa Fe MPG by year
| Year | Gas (MPG) | Hybrid (MPG) | Plug-in hybrid, gas only (MPG) | $/yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024-2027* (MX5) Generation page | ||||
| 2027 (partial) | 21–24 | 35–36 | — | $1,790–$3,100 |
| 2026 | 21–24 | 34–36 | — | $1,790–$3,100 |
| 2025 | 22–24 | 34–36 | — | $1,830–$3,000 |
| 2024 | 22–24 | 34–36 | — | $1,830–$3,000 |
| 2019-2023 (TM) Generation page | ||||
| 2023 | 24–26 | 32–34 | 33 | $1,530–$2,780 |
| 2022 | 24–26 | 32–34 | 33 | $1,530–$2,780 |
| 2021 | 24–26 | 32–34 | — | $1,920–$2,780 |
| 2020 | 22–25 | — | — | $2,660–$2,980 |
| 2019 | 19–25 | — | — | $2,660–$3,500 |
| 2013-2018 (DM) Generation page | ||||
| 2018 | 19–24 | — | — | $2,770–$3,480 |
| 2017 | 19–24 | — | — | $2,770–$3,480 |
| 2016 | 19–23 | — | — | $2,880–$3,480 |
| 2015 | 19–23 | — | — | $2,880–$3,480 |
| 2014 | 19–23 | — | — | $2,880–$3,520 |
| 2013 | 20–24 | — | — | $2,720–$3,260 |
| 2007-2012 (CM) Generation page | ||||
| 2012 | 21–23 | — | — | $2,880–$3,060 |
| 2011 | 21–23 | — | — | $2,880–$3,060 |
| 2010 | 22–23 | — | — | $2,840–$2,970 |
| 2009 | 19–20 | — | — | $3,270–$3,440 |
| 2008 | 19–20 | — | — | $3,270–$3,440 |
| 2007 | 19–21 | — | — | $3,110–$3,440 |
| 2001-2006 (SM) Generation page | ||||
| 2006 | 17–20 | — | — | $3,270–$3,840 |
| 2005 | 17–20 | — | — | $3,270–$3,840 |
| 2004 | 17–20 | — | — | $3,270–$3,840 |
| 2003 | 17–20 | — | — | $3,270–$3,840 |
| 2002 | 18–20 | — | — | $3,270–$3,630 |
| 2001 | 18–21 | — | — | $3,110–$3,630 |
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 Fe generations
5 generations between 2001 and 2027. Open one for the table of every model year and configuration.
2024-2027* Hyundai Santa Fe (MX5)
21–36 MPG · $1,790–$3,100/yr
2019-2023 Hyundai Santa Fe (TM)
19–34 MPG · $1,530–$3,500/yr
2013-2018 Hyundai Santa Fe (DM)
19–24 MPG · $2,720–$3,520/yr
2007-2012 Hyundai Santa Fe (CM)
19–23 MPG · $2,840–$3,440/yr
2001-2006 Hyundai Santa Fe (SM)
17–21 MPG · $3,110–$3,840/yr
2027 powertrain options
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Frequently asked questions
What is the Hyundai Santa Fe's gas mileage by year?
EPA combined ratings for the Hyundai Santa Fe run 17–36 MPG across model years 2001 to 2027. The latest year, 2027, is rated 21–36 MPG.
Which Hyundai Santa Fe model year has the best gas mileage?
The 2027 Hyundai Santa Fe Hybrid 1.6L 4-cyl turbo FWD has the highest combined rating since 2001, at 36 MPG.
How much does a Hyundai Santa Fe cost to fuel per year?
For MY2027, EPA-rated configurations cost $1,790–$3,100 a year to fuel, driving 15,000 miles at regular gasoline $4.36/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026). The most efficient one costs $1,790.
Has the Hyundai Santa Fe's fuel economy improved over time?
Yes. The most efficient configuration moved from 21 MPG in 2001 to 36 MPG in 2027, 15 MPG more.
Is there a hybrid, plug-in or electric Hyundai Santa Fe?
Yes. Hybrid versions are rated from 2021 to 2027 (32–36 MPG); Plug-in hybrid versions are rated from 2022 to 2023 (33 MPG).
Which Hyundai Santa Fe model years have the same ratings?
EPA lists identical ratings as the previous year for 2004, 2006, 2009. The generation pages mark those years "same EPA ratings" and point to the year that holds the full table.
How many generations of the Hyundai Santa Fe are there?
EPA data covers 5 generations of the Hyundai Santa Fe: 2024-2027*, 2019-2023, 2013-2018, 2007-2012, 2001-2006. Each has its own page with a table for every model year.