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2019-2023 Hyundai Santa Fe MPG & Fuel Cost
5 model years · 19–34 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, MY2023. Ranked against all rated configurations, not sales-weighted.
2019-2023 Hyundai Santa Fe at a glance
The 2019-2023 Hyundai Santa Fe covers 5 model years in the EPA database (32 configurations in all), rated 19–34 MPG combined. The newest model year, 2023, costs about $1,920 a year to fuel for its most efficient version, the Hybrid Blue 1.6L 4-cyl turbo AWD (34 MPG), at regular gasoline $4.36/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026). Powertrains over the years: gas, hybrid and plug-in hybrid. EPA changed the ratings in 2020, 2021, 2022 and 2023. The best combined rating in the generation, 34 MPG, was reached in 2021, 2022 and 2023.
2019-2023 Hyundai Santa Fe by model year
| Model year | Powertrains | Combined | $/yr | EPA ratings |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | Gas, Hybrid, Plug-in hybrid | 24–34 MPG | $1,530–$2,780 | Ratings changed |
| 2022 | Gas, Hybrid, Plug-in hybrid | 24–34 MPG | $1,530–$2,780 | Ratings changed |
| 2021 | Gas, Hybrid | 24–34 MPG | $1,920–$2,780 | Ratings changed |
| 2020 | Gas | 22–25 MPG | $2,660–$2,980 | Ratings changed |
| 2019 | Gas | 19–25 MPG | $2,660–$3,500 | First year |
What the 2023 Santa Fe 2.5L 4-cyl FWD costs to drive
Per month
$210
$2,520 a year ÷ 12
Per 25 miles
$4.20
Per 100 miles
$16.80
Five years
$12,600
5 × the yearly cost, prices held at today's level
vs the small SUV median
$140less a year
Class median $2,660 a year, MY2023
Based on 15,000 miles a year and regular gasoline $4.36/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026).
2023 Hyundai Santa Fe MPG
Versus 2022: The most efficient configuration stays at 34 MPG. Its annual cost stays at $1,920.
On electricity 76 MPGe, with 31 miles of electric range.
See plug-in hybrid configurationsGas configurations (4)
| Trim | Engine | Drive | City | Hwy | Comb. | $/yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Santa Fe 2.5L 4-cyl FWD (Most efficient) | 2.5L 4-cyl | FWD | 25 | 28 | 26 | $2,520 |
| Santa Fe 2.5L 4-cyl turbo FWD | 2.5L 4-cyl turbo | FWD | 22 | 28 | 25 | $2,660 |
| Santa Fe 2.5L 4-cyl turbo AWD | 2.5L 4-cyl turbo | AWD | 21 | 28 | 24 | $2,740 |
| Santa Fe 2.5L 4-cyl AWD | 2.5L 4-cyl | AWD | 22 | 25 | 24 | $2,780 |
Hybrid configurations (2)
| Trim | Engine | Drive | City | Hwy | Comb. | $/yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hybrid Blue (Most efficient) | 1.6L 4-cyl turbo | AWD | 36 | 31 | 34 | $1,920 |
| Hybrid | 1.6L 4-cyl turbo | AWD | 33 | 30 | 32 | $2,070 |
Plug-in hybrid configurations (1)
| Trim | Drive | Gas MPG | Electric MPGe | Electric range | $/yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Plug-in Hybrid (Most efficient) | AWD | 33 | 76 | 31 mi | $1,530 |
Cost assumes EPA's utility factor: 60% of miles are driven on electricity (residential electricity 18.3¢/kWh (U.S. average, Jul 2026)) and the rest on gasoline (regular gasoline $4.36/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026)).
2022 Hyundai Santa Fe MPG
24–34 MPG · $1,530–$2,780/yr
Versus 2021: The most efficient configuration stays at 34 MPG. Its annual cost stays at $1,920.
On electricity 76 MPGe, with 31 miles of electric range.
See plug-in hybrid configurationsGas configurations (4)
| Trim | Engine | Drive | City | Hwy | Comb. | $/yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Santa Fe 2.5L 4-cyl FWD (Most efficient) | 2.5L 4-cyl | FWD | 25 | 28 | 26 | $2,520 |
| Santa Fe 2.5L 4-cyl turbo FWD | 2.5L 4-cyl turbo | FWD | 22 | 28 | 25 | $2,660 |
| Santa Fe 2.5L 4-cyl turbo AWD | 2.5L 4-cyl turbo | AWD | 21 | 28 | 24 | $2,740 |
| Santa Fe 2.5L 4-cyl AWD | 2.5L 4-cyl | AWD | 22 | 25 | 24 | $2,780 |
Hybrid configurations (2)
| Trim | Engine | Drive | City | Hwy | Comb. | $/yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hybrid Blue (Most efficient) | 1.6L 4-cyl turbo | AWD | 36 | 31 | 34 | $1,920 |
| Hybrid | 1.6L 4-cyl turbo | AWD | 33 | 30 | 32 | $2,070 |
Plug-in hybrid configurations (1)
| Trim | Drive | Gas MPG | Electric MPGe | Electric range | $/yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Plug-in Hybrid (Most efficient) | AWD | 33 | 76 | 31 mi | $1,530 |
Cost assumes EPA's utility factor: 60% of miles are driven on electricity (residential electricity 18.3¢/kWh (U.S. average, Jul 2026)) and the rest on gasoline (regular gasoline $4.36/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026)).
2021 Hyundai Santa Fe MPG
24–34 MPG · $1,920–$2,780/yr
Versus 2020: The most efficient configuration moves from 25 to 34 MPG, up 9. Its annual cost goes from $2,660 to $1,920, $740 less.
Gas configurations (4)
| Trim | Engine | Drive | City | Hwy | Comb. | $/yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Santa Fe 2.5L 4-cyl FWD (Most efficient) | 2.5L 4-cyl | FWD | 25 | 28 | 26 | $2,520 |
| Santa Fe 2.5L 4-cyl turbo FWD | 2.5L 4-cyl turbo | FWD | 22 | 28 | 25 | $2,660 |
| Santa Fe 2.5L 4-cyl turbo AWD | 2.5L 4-cyl turbo | AWD | 21 | 28 | 24 | $2,740 |
| Santa Fe 2.5L 4-cyl AWD | 2.5L 4-cyl | AWD | 22 | 25 | 24 | $2,780 |
Hybrid configurations (2)
| Trim | Engine | Drive | City | Hwy | Comb. | $/yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hybrid Blue (Most efficient) | 1.6L 4-cyl turbo | AWD | 36 | 31 | 34 | $1,920 |
| Hybrid | 1.6L 4-cyl turbo | AWD | 33 | 30 | 32 | $2,070 |
2020 Hyundai Santa Fe MPG
22–25 MPG · $2,660–$2,980/yr
Versus 2019: The most efficient configuration stays at 25 MPG. Its annual cost stays at $2,660.
Gas configurations (4)
| Trim | Engine | Drive | City | Hwy | Comb. | $/yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Santa Fe 2.4L 4-cyl FWD (Most efficient) | 2.4L 4-cyl | FWD | 22 | 29 | 25 | $2,660 |
| Santa Fe 2.4L 4-cyl AWD | 2.4L 4-cyl | AWD | 21 | 27 | 24 | $2,780 |
| Santa Fe 2.0L 4-cyl turbo FWD | 2.0L 4-cyl turbo | FWD | 20 | 27 | 23 | $2,900 |
| Santa Fe 2.0L 4-cyl turbo AWD | 2.0L 4-cyl turbo | AWD | 20 | 26 | 22 | $2,980 |
2019 Hyundai Santa Fe MPG
19–25 MPG · $2,660–$3,500/yr
Gas configurations (8)
| Trim | Engine | Drive | City | Hwy | Comb. | $/yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Santa Fe 2.4L 4-cyl FWD (Most efficient) | 2.4L 4-cyl | FWD | 22 | 29 | 25 | $2,660 |
| Santa Fe 2.4L 4-cyl AWD | 2.4L 4-cyl | AWD | 21 | 27 | 23 | $2,790 |
| Santa Fe 2.0L 4-cyl turbo FWD | 2.0L 4-cyl turbo | FWD | 20 | 25 | 22 | $3,010 |
| Santa Fe 2.0L 4-cyl turbo AWD | 2.0L 4-cyl turbo | AWD | 19 | 24 | 21 | $3,110 |
| XL 3.3L 6-cyl FWD | 3.3L 6-cyl | FWD | 18 | 25 | 21 | $3,190 |
| XL 3.3L 6-cyl AWD | 3.3L 6-cyl | AWD | 18 | 24 | 20 | $3,250 |
Show 0 more configurations
| Trim | Engine | Drive | City | Hwy | Comb. | $/yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| XL Ultimate 3.3L 6-cyl FWD | 3.3L 6-cyl | FWD | 18 | 23 | 20 | $3,310 |
| XL Ultimate 3.3L 6-cyl AWD | 3.3L 6-cyl | AWD | 17 | 22 | 19 | $3,500 |
Fuel cost by state
Yearly cost of the Santa Fe 2.5L 4-cyl FWD: $3,430 in California and $2,200 in Texas, a $1,230 difference.
- California $3,430
- Washington $3,180
- New York $2,520
- Florida $2,380
- Texas $2,200
Similar cars
Closest combined MPG among MY2023 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 2019-2023 Hyundai Santa Fe get?
EPA rates the 2019-2023 Hyundai Santa Fe at 19–34 MPG combined across 32 configurations and 5 model years. The most efficient version, the 2023 Hybrid Blue 1.6L 4-cyl turbo AWD, is rated 34 MPG (36 city, 31 highway). By powertrain: Gas: 19–26 MPG; Hybrid: 32–34 MPG; Plug-in hybrid: 33 MPG.
Which years had the best MPG in the 2019-2023 Hyundai Santa Fe?
The Hybrid Blue 1.6L 4-cyl turbo AWD reached the generation's best combined rating, 34 MPG, in 2021, 2022 and 2023. The lowest top rating, 25 MPG, was in 2019 and 2020.
Did EPA ratings change during the 2019-2023 Hyundai Santa Fe?
Yes. Ratings changed in 2020, 2021, 2022 and 2023.
How does the 2019-2023 Hyundai Santa Fe compare with the previous generation?
The previous generation (2013-2018 Hyundai Santa Fe) is rated 19–24 MPG combined and costs $2,720–$3,520 a year to fuel; the 2019-2023 model is rated 19–34 MPG and costs $1,530–$3,500 a year.
How much does it cost to fuel a 2023 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 2.5L 4-cyl FWD costs about $2,520 a year. Across all 7 configurations the cost runs $1,530–$2,780 a year. That is a $1,250 difference between the cheapest and the costliest configuration.
How does the 2023 Hyundai Santa Fe compare with other small SUV configurations?
The Santa Fe 2.5L 4-cyl FWD costs about $2,520 a year to fuel, $140 less than the class median of $2,660, and less than 6 of 10 small SUV configurations. The comparison covers all 297 rated small SUV configurations for MY2023, not weighted by sales.
Is the 2023 Hyundai Santa Fe hybrid cheaper to fuel than the gas version?
Yes. The best hybrid (Hybrid Blue 1.6L 4-cyl turbo AWD) is rated 34 MPG against 26 MPG for the best gas version (Santa Fe 2.5L 4-cyl FWD), 8 MPG more. At regular gasoline $4.36/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026) that is $1,920 versus $2,520 a year, a saving of $600.
How far does the 2023 Hyundai Santa Fe plug-in hybrid go on electricity?
EPA rates the electric range at 31 miles, with a total range of 440 miles when the gasoline engine helps. Once the battery is used, the car runs as a hybrid at 33 MPG. The Plug-in Hybrid 1.6L 4-cyl turbo AWD costs about $1,530 a year, assuming EPA's utility factor of 60% of miles on electricity, at regular gasoline $4.36/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026) + residential electricity 18.3¢/kWh (U.S. average, Jul 2026).
Is the 2023 Hyundai Santa Fe different from the 2022 model?
The most efficient configuration stays at 34 MPG. Its annual cost stays at $1,920. EPA lists 7 configurations for 2023 against 7 configurations for 2022. See the 2022 Hyundai Santa Fe for that year.