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2013-2018 Hyundai Santa Fe MPG & Fuel Cost
6 model years · 19–24 MPG combined
15,000 mi/yr · regular gasoline $4.36/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026)
Cheaper to fuel than 6 of 10 small SUV configurations, MY2018. Ranked against all rated configurations, not sales-weighted.
2013-2018 Hyundai Santa Fe at a glance
The 2013-2018 Hyundai Santa Fe covers 6 model years in the EPA database (52 configurations in all), rated 19–24 MPG combined. The newest model year, 2018, costs about $2,770 a year to fuel for its most efficient version, the Sport 2.4L 4-cyl FWD (24 MPG), at regular gasoline $4.36/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026). EPA changed the ratings in 2014, 2015, 2016, 2017 and 2018. The best combined rating in the generation, 24 MPG, was reached in 2013, 2017 and 2018.
2013-2018 Hyundai Santa Fe by model year
| Model year | Powertrains | Combined | $/yr | EPA ratings |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2018 | Gas | 19–24 MPG | $2,770–$3,480 | Ratings changed |
| 2017 | Gas | 19–24 MPG | $2,770–$3,480 | Ratings changed |
| 2016 | Gas | 19–23 MPG | $2,880–$3,480 | Ratings changed |
| 2015 | Gas | 19–23 MPG | $2,880–$3,480 | Ratings changed |
| 2014 | Gas | 19–23 MPG | $2,880–$3,520 | Ratings changed |
| 2013 | Gas | 20–24 MPG | $2,720–$3,260 | First year |
What the 2018 Sport 2.4L 4-cyl FWD costs to drive
Per month
$231
$2,770 a year ÷ 12
Per 25 miles
$4.62
Per 100 miles
$18.47
Five years
$13,850
5 × the yearly cost, prices held at today's level
vs the small SUV median
$190less a year
Class median $2,960 a year, MY2018
Based on 15,000 miles a year and regular gasoline $4.36/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026).
2018 Hyundai Santa Fe MPG
Versus 2017: The most efficient configuration stays at 24 MPG. Its annual cost stays at $2,770.
Gas configurations (10)
| Trim | Engine | Drive | City | Hwy | Comb. | $/yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sport 2.4L 4-cyl FWD (Most efficient) | 2.4L 4-cyl | FWD | 21 | 27 | 24 | $2,770 |
| Sport 2.0L 4-cyl turbo FWD | 2.0L 4-cyl turbo | FWD | 20 | 28 | 23 | $2,830 |
| Sport Ultimate 2.0L 4-cyl turbo FWD | 2.0L 4-cyl turbo | FWD | 20 | 27 | 23 | $2,890 |
| Sport 2.4L 4-cyl AWD | 2.4L 4-cyl | AWD | 20 | 26 | 22 | $2,970 |
| Sport 2.0L 4-cyl turbo AWD | 2.0L 4-cyl turbo | AWD | 19 | 26 | 22 | $2,980 |
| Sport Ultimate 2.0L 4-cyl turbo AWD | 2.0L 4-cyl turbo | AWD | 19 | 24 | 21 | $3,110 |
| Santa Fe 3.3L 6-cyl FWD | 3.3L 6-cyl | FWD | 18 | 25 | 21 | $3,150 |
| Santa Fe 3.3L 6-cyl AWD | 3.3L 6-cyl | AWD | 18 | 24 | 20 | $3,190 |
| Ultimate 3.3L 6-cyl FWD | 3.3L 6-cyl | FWD | 17 | 23 | 20 | $3,340 |
| Ultimate 3.3L 6-cyl AWD | 3.3L 6-cyl | AWD | 17 | 22 | 19 | $3,480 |
2017 Hyundai Santa Fe MPG
19–24 MPG · $2,770–$3,480/yr
Versus 2016: The most efficient configuration moves from 23 to 24 MPG, up 1. Its annual cost goes from $2,880 to $2,770, $110 less.
Gas configurations (10)
| Trim | Engine | Drive | City | Hwy | Comb. | $/yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sport 2.4L 4-cyl FWD (Most efficient) | 2.4L 4-cyl | FWD | 21 | 27 | 24 | $2,770 |
| Sport 2.0L 4-cyl turbo FWD | 2.0L 4-cyl turbo | FWD | 20 | 28 | 23 | $2,830 |
| Sport Ultimate 2.0L 4-cyl turbo FWD | 2.0L 4-cyl turbo | FWD | 20 | 27 | 23 | $2,890 |
| Sport 2.4L 4-cyl AWD | 2.4L 4-cyl | AWD | 20 | 26 | 22 | $2,970 |
| Sport 2.0L 4-cyl turbo AWD | 2.0L 4-cyl turbo | AWD | 19 | 26 | 22 | $2,980 |
| Sport Ultimate 2.0L 4-cyl turbo AWD | 2.0L 4-cyl turbo | AWD | 19 | 24 | 21 | $3,110 |
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| Trim | Engine | Drive | City | Hwy | Comb. | $/yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Santa Fe 3.3L 6-cyl FWD | 3.3L 6-cyl | FWD | 18 | 25 | 21 | $3,150 |
| Santa Fe 3.3L 6-cyl AWD | 3.3L 6-cyl | AWD | 18 | 24 | 20 | $3,190 |
| Ultimate 3.3L 6-cyl FWD | 3.3L 6-cyl | FWD | 17 | 23 | 20 | $3,340 |
| Ultimate 3.3L 6-cyl AWD | 3.3L 6-cyl | AWD | 17 | 22 | 19 | $3,480 |
2016 Hyundai Santa Fe MPG
19–23 MPG · $2,880–$3,480/yr
Versus 2015: The most efficient configuration stays at 23 MPG. Its annual cost stays at $2,880.
Gas configurations (9)
| Trim | Engine | Drive | City | Hwy | Comb. | $/yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sport 2.4L 4-cyl FWD (Most efficient) | 2.4L 4-cyl | FWD | 20 | 27 | 23 | $2,880 |
| Sport Ultimate | 2.0L 4-cyl turbo | FWD | 19 | 26 | 22 | $2,990 |
| Sport 2.0L 4-cyl turbo FWD | 2.0L 4-cyl turbo | FWD | 19 | 26 | 22 | $3,000 |
| Sport 2.4L 4-cyl AWD | 2.4L 4-cyl | AWD | 19 | 25 | 21 | $3,080 |
| Santa Fe 3.3L 6-cyl FWD | 3.3L 6-cyl | FWD | 18 | 25 | 21 | $3,180 |
| Sport 2.0L 4-cyl turbo AWD | 2.0L 4-cyl turbo | AWD | 18 | 24 | 20 | $3,190 |
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| Trim | Engine | Drive | City | Hwy | Comb. | $/yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Santa Fe 3.3L 6-cyl AWD | 3.3L 6-cyl | AWD | 18 | 24 | 20 | $3,280 |
| Ultimate 3.3L 6-cyl FWD | 3.3L 6-cyl | FWD | 17 | 23 | 20 | $3,340 |
| Ultimate 3.3L 6-cyl AWD | 3.3L 6-cyl | AWD | 17 | 22 | 19 | $3,480 |
2015 Hyundai Santa Fe MPG
19–23 MPG · $2,880–$3,480/yr
Versus 2014: The most efficient configuration stays at 23 MPG. Its annual cost stays at $2,880.
Gas configurations (9)
| Trim | Engine | Drive | City | Hwy | Comb. | $/yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sport 2.4L 4-cyl FWD (Most efficient) | 2.4L 4-cyl | FWD | 20 | 27 | 23 | $2,880 |
| Sport Ultimate | 2.0L 4-cyl turbo | FWD | 19 | 26 | 22 | $2,990 |
| Sport 2.0L 4-cyl turbo FWD | 2.0L 4-cyl turbo | FWD | 19 | 26 | 22 | $3,000 |
| Sport 2.4L 4-cyl AWD | 2.4L 4-cyl | AWD | 19 | 25 | 21 | $3,080 |
| Santa Fe 3.3L 6-cyl FWD | 3.3L 6-cyl | FWD | 18 | 25 | 21 | $3,180 |
| Sport 2.0L 4-cyl turbo AWD | 2.0L 4-cyl turbo | AWD | 18 | 24 | 20 | $3,190 |
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| Trim | Engine | Drive | City | Hwy | Comb. | $/yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Santa Fe 3.3L 6-cyl AWD | 3.3L 6-cyl | AWD | 18 | 24 | 20 | $3,280 |
| Ultimate 3.3L 6-cyl FWD | 3.3L 6-cyl | FWD | 17 | 23 | 20 | $3,340 |
| Ultimate 3.3L 6-cyl AWD | 3.3L 6-cyl | AWD | 17 | 22 | 19 | $3,480 |
2014 Hyundai Santa Fe MPG
19–23 MPG · $2,880–$3,520/yr
Versus 2013: The most efficient configuration moves from 24 to 23 MPG, down 1. Its annual cost goes from $2,720 to $2,880, $160 more.
Gas configurations (8)
| Trim | Engine | Drive | City | Hwy | Comb. | $/yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sport 2.4L 4-cyl FWD (Most efficient) | 2.4L 4-cyl | FWD | 20 | 27 | 23 | $2,880 |
| Sport 2.0L 4-cyl turbo FWD | 2.0L 4-cyl turbo | FWD | 19 | 26 | 22 | $3,000 |
| Sport 2.4L 4-cyl 4WD | 2.4L 4-cyl | 4WD | 19 | 25 | 21 | $3,080 |
| Santa Fe 3.3L 6-cyl FWD | 3.3L 6-cyl | FWD | 18 | 25 | 21 | $3,180 |
| Sport 2.0L 4-cyl turbo 4WD | 2.0L 4-cyl turbo | 4WD | 18 | 24 | 21 | $3,180 |
| Santa Fe 3.3L 6-cyl 4WD | 3.3L 6-cyl | 4WD | 18 | 24 | 20 | $3,260 |
Show 0 more configurations
| Trim | Engine | Drive | City | Hwy | Comb. | $/yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ultimate 3.3L 6-cyl FWD | 3.3L 6-cyl | FWD | 18 | 23 | 20 | $3,320 |
| Ultimate 3.3L 6-cyl AWD | 3.3L 6-cyl | AWD | 17 | 22 | 19 | $3,520 |
2013 Hyundai Santa Fe MPG
20–24 MPG · $2,720–$3,260/yr
Gas configurations (6)
| Trim | Engine | Drive | City | Hwy | Comb. | $/yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sport 2.4L 4-cyl FWD (Most efficient) | 2.4L 4-cyl | FWD | 21 | 29 | 24 | $2,720 |
| Sport 2.0L 4-cyl turbo FWD | 2.0L 4-cyl turbo | FWD | 20 | 27 | 23 | $2,840 |
| Sport 2.4L 4-cyl 4WD | 2.4L 4-cyl | 4WD | 20 | 26 | 22 | $2,970 |
| Sport 2.0L 4-cyl turbo 4WD | 2.0L 4-cyl turbo | 4WD | 19 | 24 | 21 | $3,110 |
| Santa Fe 3.3L 6-cyl FWD | 3.3L 6-cyl | FWD | 18 | 25 | 21 | $3,180 |
| Santa Fe 3.3L 6-cyl 4WD | 3.3L 6-cyl | 4WD | 18 | 24 | 20 | $3,260 |
Fuel cost by state
Yearly cost of the Sport 2.4L 4-cyl FWD: $3,770 in California and $2,420 in Texas, a $1,350 difference.
- California $3,770
- Washington $3,490
- New York $2,770
- Florida $2,620
- Texas $2,420
Similar cars
Closest combined MPG among MY2018 small 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 2013-2018 Hyundai Santa Fe get?
EPA rates the 2013-2018 Hyundai Santa Fe at 19–24 MPG combined across 52 configurations and 6 model years. The most efficient version, the 2018 Sport 2.4L 4-cyl FWD, is rated 24 MPG (21 city, 27 highway).
Which years had the best MPG in the 2013-2018 Hyundai Santa Fe?
The Sport 2.4L 4-cyl FWD reached the generation's best combined rating, 24 MPG, in 2013, 2017 and 2018. The lowest top rating, 23 MPG, was in 2014, 2015 and 2016.
Did EPA ratings change during the 2013-2018 Hyundai Santa Fe?
Yes. Ratings changed in 2014, 2015, 2016, 2017 and 2018.
How does the 2013-2018 Hyundai Santa Fe compare with the previous generation?
The previous generation (2007-2012 Hyundai Santa Fe) is rated 19–23 MPG combined and costs $2,840–$3,440 a year to fuel; the 2013-2018 model is rated 19–24 MPG and costs $2,720–$3,520 a year.
How much does it cost to fuel a 2018 Hyundai Santa Fe per year?
Driving 15,000 miles a year at regular gasoline $4.36/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026), the Sport 2.4L 4-cyl FWD costs about $2,770 a year. Across all 10 configurations the cost runs $2,770–$3,480 a year. That is a $710 difference between the cheapest and the costliest configuration.
How much does it cost to drive a 2018 Hyundai Santa Fe 100 miles?
About $18.47 per 100 miles for the Sport 2.4L 4-cyl FWD at regular gasoline $4.36/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026), and between $18.47 and $23.20 across all configurations. That is the annual cost over 15,000 miles divided by 150.
Is the 2018 Hyundai Santa Fe more efficient in the city or on the highway?
The Sport 2.4L 4-cyl FWD is rated 21 city and 27 highway MPG, so it is more efficient on the highway, by 6 MPG.
How does the 2018 Hyundai Santa Fe compare with other small SUV configurations?
The Sport 2.4L 4-cyl FWD costs about $2,770 a year to fuel, $190 less than the class median of $2,960, and less than 6 of 10 small SUV configurations. The comparison covers all 223 rated small SUV configurations for MY2018, not weighted by sales.
Is the 2018 Hyundai Santa Fe different from the 2017 model?
The most efficient configuration stays at 24 MPG. Its annual cost stays at $2,770. EPA lists 10 configurations for 2018 against 10 configurations for 2017. See the 2017 Hyundai Santa Fe for that year.