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2007-2012 Hyundai Santa Fe MPG & Fuel Cost
6 model years · 19–23 MPG combined
15,000 mi/yr · regular gasoline $4.36/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026)
Cheaper to fuel than 8 of 10 standard SUV configurations, MY2012. Ranked against all rated configurations, not sales-weighted.
2007-2012 Hyundai Santa Fe at a glance
The 2007-2012 Hyundai Santa Fe covers 6 model years in the EPA database (34 configurations in all), rated 19–23 MPG combined. The newest model year, 2012, costs about $2,880 a year to fuel for its most efficient version, the Santa Fe 2.4L 4-cyl FWD (23 MPG), at regular gasoline $4.36/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026). EPA changed the ratings in 2008, 2010, 2011 and 2012; 2009 repeat the values of the year before. The best combined rating in the generation, 23 MPG, was reached in 2010, 2011 and 2012.
EPA re-estimated ratings of 1985-2007 vehicles under its 2008 method; these figures are the re-estimated values.
2007-2012 Hyundai Santa Fe by model year
| Model year | Powertrains | Combined | $/yr | EPA ratings |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2012 | Gas | 21–23 MPG | $2,880–$3,060 | Ratings changed |
| 2011 | Gas | 21–23 MPG | $2,880–$3,060 | Ratings changed |
| 2010 | Gas | 22–23 MPG | $2,840–$2,970 | Ratings changed |
| 2009 | Gas | 19–20 MPG | $3,270–$3,440 | Same EPA ratings as 2008 |
| 2008 | Gas | 19–20 MPG | $3,270–$3,440 | Ratings changed |
| 2007 | Gas | 19–21 MPG | $3,110–$3,440 | First year |
What the 2012 Santa Fe 2.4L 4-cyl FWD costs to drive
Per month
$240
$2,880 a year ÷ 12
Per 25 miles
$4.80
Per 100 miles
$19.20
Five years
$14,400
5 × the yearly cost, prices held at today's level
vs the standard SUV median
$570less a year
Class median $3,450 a year, MY2012
Based on 15,000 miles a year and regular gasoline $4.36/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026).
2012 Hyundai Santa Fe MPG
Versus 2011: The most efficient configuration stays at 23 MPG. Its annual cost stays at $2,880.
Gas configurations (5)
| Trim | Engine | Drive | City | Hwy | Comb. | $/yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Santa Fe 2.4L 4-cyl FWD Automatic 6-spd (Most efficient) | 2.4L 4-cyl | FWD | 20 | 27 | 23 | $2,880 |
| Santa Fe 3.5L 6-cyl FWD | 3.5L 6-cyl | FWD | 20 | 26 | 22 | $2,910 |
| Santa Fe 3.5L 6-cyl 4WD | 3.5L 6-cyl | 4WD | 20 | 25 | 22 | $2,990 |
| Santa Fe 2.4L 4-cyl 4WD | 2.4L 4-cyl | 4WD | 20 | 25 | 22 | $3,030 |
| Santa Fe 2.4L 4-cyl FWD Manual 6-spd | 2.4L 4-cyl | FWD | 19 | 26 | 21 | $3,060 |
2011 Hyundai Santa Fe MPG
21–23 MPG · $2,880–$3,060/yr
Versus 2010: The most efficient configuration stays at 23 MPG. Its annual cost goes from $2,840 to $2,880, $40 more.
Gas configurations (5)
| Trim | Engine | Drive | City | Hwy | Comb. | $/yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Santa Fe 2.4L 4-cyl FWD Automatic 6-spd (Most efficient) | 2.4L 4-cyl | FWD | 20 | 27 | 23 | $2,880 |
| Santa Fe 3.5L 6-cyl FWD | 3.5L 6-cyl | FWD | 20 | 26 | 22 | $2,910 |
| Santa Fe 3.5L 6-cyl 4WD | 3.5L 6-cyl | 4WD | 20 | 25 | 22 | $2,990 |
| Santa Fe 2.4L 4-cyl 4WD | 2.4L 4-cyl | 4WD | 20 | 25 | 22 | $3,030 |
| Santa Fe 2.4L 4-cyl FWD Manual 6-spd | 2.4L 4-cyl | FWD | 19 | 26 | 21 | $3,060 |
2010 Hyundai Santa Fe MPG
22–23 MPG · $2,840–$2,970/yr
Versus 2009: The most efficient configuration moves from 20 to 23 MPG, up 3. Its annual cost goes from $3,270 to $2,840, $430 less.
Gas configurations (5)
| Trim | Engine | Drive | City | Hwy | Comb. | $/yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Santa Fe 2.4L 4-cyl FWD Automatic 6-spd (Most efficient) | 2.4L 4-cyl | FWD | 20 | 28 | 23 | $2,840 |
| Santa Fe 3.5L 6-cyl FWD | 3.5L 6-cyl | FWD | 20 | 26 | 23 | $2,840 |
| Santa Fe 2.4L 4-cyl 4WD | 2.4L 4-cyl | 4WD | 21 | 27 | 23 | $2,840 |
| Santa Fe 2.4L 4-cyl FWD Manual 6-spd | 2.4L 4-cyl | FWD | 19 | 26 | 22 | $2,970 |
| Santa Fe 3.5L 6-cyl 4WD | 3.5L 6-cyl | 4WD | 20 | 26 | 22 | $2,970 |
2009 Hyundai Santa Fe MPG
Same EPA ratings as 2008
EPA lists the same ratings for the 2009 Hyundai Santa Fe as for the 2008 model, so the configurations and costs are the ones in the 2008 section above.See 2008
2008 Hyundai Santa Fe MPG
19–20 MPG · $3,270–$3,440/yr
Versus 2007: The most efficient configuration moves from 21 to 20 MPG, down 1. Its annual cost goes from $3,110 to $3,270, $160 more.
Gas configurations (6)
| Trim | Engine | Drive | City | Hwy | Comb. | $/yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Santa Fe 2.7L 6-cyl FWD Automatic 4-spd (Most efficient) | 2.7L 6-cyl | FWD | 18 | 24 | 20 | $3,270 |
| Santa Fe 2.7L 6-cyl FWD Manual 5-spd | 2.7L 6-cyl | FWD | 17 | 24 | 20 | $3,270 |
| Santa Fe 3.3L 6-cyl FWD | 3.3L 6-cyl | FWD | 17 | 24 | 20 | $3,270 |
| Santa Fe 2.7L 6-cyl 4WD Automatic 4-spd | 2.7L 6-cyl | 4WD | 17 | 23 | 19 | $3,440 |
| Santa Fe 2.7L 6-cyl 4WD Manual 5-spd | 2.7L 6-cyl | 4WD | 17 | 23 | 19 | $3,440 |
| Santa Fe 3.3L 6-cyl 4WD | 3.3L 6-cyl | 4WD | 17 | 24 | 19 | $3,440 |
2007 Hyundai Santa Fe MPG
19–21 MPG · $3,110–$3,440/yr
EPA re-estimated ratings of 1985-2007 vehicles under its 2008 method; these figures are the re-estimated values.
Gas configurations (7)
| Trim | Engine | Drive | City | Hwy | Comb. | $/yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Santa Fe 2.7L 6-cyl FWD Automatic 4-spd (Most efficient) | 2.7L 6-cyl | FWD | 18 | 24 | 21 | $3,110 |
| Santa Fe 2.7L 6-cyl FWD Manual 5-spd | 2.7L 6-cyl | FWD | 18 | 23 | 20 | $3,270 |
| Santa Fe 3.3L 6-cyl FWD Automatic 5-spd | 3.3L 6-cyl | FWD | 17 | 24 | 20 | $3,270 |
| Santa Fe 3.3L 6-cyl FWD Automatic 5-spd | 3.3L 6-cyl | FWD | 17 | 23 | 19 | $3,440 |
| Santa Fe 2.7L 6-cyl 4WD Automatic 4-spd | 2.7L 6-cyl | 4WD | 17 | 23 | 19 | $3,440 |
| Santa Fe 2.7L 6-cyl 4WD Manual 5-spd | 2.7L 6-cyl | 4WD | 17 | 23 | 19 | $3,440 |
Show 0 more configurations
| Trim | Engine | Drive | City | Hwy | Comb. | $/yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Santa Fe 3.3L 6-cyl 4WD | 3.3L 6-cyl | 4WD | 17 | 24 | 19 | $3,440 |
Fuel cost by state
Yearly cost of the Santa Fe 2.4L 4-cyl FWD: $3,920 in California and $2,510 in Texas, a $1,410 difference.
- California $3,920
- Washington $3,630
- New York $2,880
- Florida $2,720
- Texas $2,510
Similar cars
Closest combined MPG among MY2012 standard SUV models.
Generations
- 2001-2006 (SM)
- 2007-2012 (CM)
- 2013-2018 (DM)
- 2019-2023 (TM)
- 2024-2027* (MX5)
Frequently asked questions
What gas mileage does the 2007-2012 Hyundai Santa Fe get?
EPA rates the 2007-2012 Hyundai Santa Fe at 19–23 MPG combined across 34 configurations and 6 model years. The most efficient version, the 2012 Santa Fe 2.4L 4-cyl FWD, is rated 23 MPG (20 city, 27 highway).
Which years had the best MPG in the 2007-2012 Hyundai Santa Fe?
The Santa Fe 2.4L 4-cyl FWD reached the generation's best combined rating, 23 MPG, in 2010, 2011 and 2012. The lowest top rating, 20 MPG, was in 2008 and 2009.
Did EPA ratings change during the 2007-2012 Hyundai Santa Fe?
Yes. Ratings changed in 2008, 2010, 2011 and 2012. In 2009 the values repeat the year before.
How does the 2007-2012 Hyundai Santa Fe compare with the previous generation?
The previous generation (2001-2006 Hyundai Santa Fe) is rated 17–21 MPG combined and costs $3,110–$3,840 a year to fuel; the 2007-2012 model is rated 19–23 MPG and costs $2,840–$3,440 a year.
How much does it cost to fuel a 2012 Hyundai Santa Fe per year?
Driving 15,000 miles a year at regular gasoline $4.36/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026), the Santa Fe 2.4L 4-cyl FWD costs about $2,880 a year. Across all 5 configurations the cost runs $2,880–$3,060 a year. That is a $180 difference between the cheapest and the costliest configuration.
How much does it cost to drive a 2012 Hyundai Santa Fe 100 miles?
About $19.20 per 100 miles for the Santa Fe 2.4L 4-cyl FWD at regular gasoline $4.36/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026), and between $19.20 and $20.40 across all configurations. That is the annual cost over 15,000 miles divided by 150.
Is the 2012 Hyundai Santa Fe more efficient in the city or on the highway?
The Santa Fe 2.4L 4-cyl FWD is rated 20 city and 27 highway MPG, so it is more efficient on the highway, by 7 MPG.
How does the 2012 Hyundai Santa Fe compare with other standard SUV configurations?
The Santa Fe 2.4L 4-cyl FWD costs about $2,880 a year to fuel, $570 less than the class median of $3,450, and less than 8 of 10 standard SUV configurations. The comparison covers all 273 rated standard SUV configurations for MY2012, not weighted by sales.
Is the 2012 Hyundai Santa Fe different from the 2011 model?
The most efficient configuration stays at 23 MPG. Its annual cost stays at $2,880. EPA lists 5 configurations for 2012 against 5 configurations for 2011. See the 2011 Hyundai Santa Fe for that year.