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2024-2027 Hyundai Santa Fe MPG & Fuel Cost
4 model years · 21–36 MPG combined
15,000 mi/yr · regular gasoline $4.36/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026)
Cheaper to fuel than 2 of 10 small SUV configurations, MY2027. Ranked against all rated configurations, not sales-weighted.
2024-2027 Hyundai Santa Fe at a glance
The 2024-2027 Hyundai Santa Fe covers 4 model years in the EPA database (20 configurations in all), rated 21–36 MPG combined. The newest model year, 2027, costs about $1,790 a year to fuel for its most efficient version, the Hybrid 1.6L 4-cyl turbo FWD (36 MPG), at regular gasoline $4.36/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026). Powertrains over the years: gas and hybrid. EPA changed the ratings in 2025, 2026 and 2027.
Model year 2027 is still being filled in by EPA (5 configurations listed so far), so rows may be added.
2024-2027 Hyundai Santa Fe by model year
| Model year | Powertrains | Combined | $/yr | EPA ratings |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2027 (partial) | Gas, Hybrid | 21–36 MPG | $1,790–$3,100 | Ratings changed |
| 2026 | Gas, Hybrid | 21–36 MPG | $1,790–$3,100 | Ratings changed |
| 2025 | Gas, Hybrid | 22–36 MPG | $1,830–$3,000 | Ratings changed |
| 2024 | Gas, Hybrid | 22–36 MPG | $1,830–$3,000 | First year |
What the 2027 Santa Fe 2.5L 4-cyl turbo 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
$600more 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 Fe MPG
Model year 2027 is still being filled in by EPA (5 configurations listed so far), so rows may be added.
Versus 2026: The most efficient configuration stays at 36 MPG. Its annual cost stays at $1,790.
Gas configurations (3)
| Trim | Engine | Drive | City | Hwy | Comb. | $/yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Santa Fe 2.5L 4-cyl turbo FWD (Most efficient) | 2.5L 4-cyl turbo | FWD | 20 | 29 | 24 | $2,770 |
| Santa Fe 2.5L 4-cyl turbo AWD | 2.5L 4-cyl turbo | AWD | 20 | 28 | 23 | $2,890 |
| XRT | 2.5L 4-cyl turbo | AWD | 19 | 25 | 21 | $3,100 |
Hybrid configurations (2)
| Trim | Engine | Drive | City | Hwy | Comb. | $/yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hybrid 1.6L 4-cyl turbo FWD (Most efficient) | 1.6L 4-cyl turbo | FWD | 37 | 36 | 36 | $1,790 |
| Hybrid 1.6L 4-cyl turbo AWD | 1.6L 4-cyl turbo | AWD | 35 | 34 | 35 | $1,890 |
2026 Hyundai Santa Fe MPG
21–36 MPG · $1,790–$3,100/yr
Versus 2025: The most efficient configuration stays at 36 MPG. Its annual cost goes from $1,830 to $1,790, $40 less.
Gas configurations (3)
| Trim | Engine | Drive | City | Hwy | Comb. | $/yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Santa Fe 2.5L 4-cyl turbo FWD (Most efficient) | 2.5L 4-cyl turbo | FWD | 20 | 29 | 24 | $2,760 |
| Santa Fe 2.5L 4-cyl turbo AWD | 2.5L 4-cyl turbo | AWD | 20 | 28 | 23 | $2,870 |
| XRT | 2.5L 4-cyl turbo | AWD | 19 | 25 | 21 | $3,100 |
Hybrid configurations (2)
| Trim | Engine | Drive | City | Hwy | Comb. | $/yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hybrid 1.6L 4-cyl turbo FWD (Most efficient) | 1.6L 4-cyl turbo | FWD | 37 | 36 | 36 | $1,790 |
| Hybrid 1.6L 4-cyl turbo AWD | 1.6L 4-cyl turbo | AWD | 35 | 34 | 34 | $1,900 |
2025 Hyundai Santa Fe MPG
22–36 MPG · $1,830–$3,000/yr
Versus 2024: The most efficient configuration stays at 36 MPG. Its annual cost stays at $1,830.
Gas configurations (3)
| Trim | Engine | Drive | City | Hwy | Comb. | $/yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Santa Fe 2.5L 4-cyl turbo FWD (Most efficient) | 2.5L 4-cyl turbo | FWD | 20 | 29 | 24 | $2,760 |
| Santa Fe 2.5L 4-cyl turbo AWD | 2.5L 4-cyl turbo | AWD | 20 | 28 | 23 | $2,870 |
| XRT | 2.5L 4-cyl turbo | AWD | 19 | 26 | 22 | $3,000 |
Hybrid configurations (2)
| Trim | Engine | Drive | City | Hwy | Comb. | $/yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hybrid 1.6L 4-cyl turbo FWD (Most efficient) | 1.6L 4-cyl turbo | FWD | 36 | 35 | 36 | $1,830 |
| Hybrid 1.6L 4-cyl turbo AWD | 1.6L 4-cyl turbo | AWD | 35 | 34 | 34 | $1,900 |
2024 Hyundai Santa Fe MPG
22–36 MPG · $1,830–$3,000/yr
Gas configurations (3)
| Trim | Engine | Drive | City | Hwy | Comb. | $/yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Santa Fe 2.5L 4-cyl turbo FWD (Most efficient) | 2.5L 4-cyl turbo | FWD | 20 | 29 | 24 | $2,770 |
| Santa Fe 2.5L 4-cyl turbo AWD | 2.5L 4-cyl turbo | AWD | 20 | 28 | 23 | $2,880 |
| XRT | 2.5L 4-cyl turbo | AWD | 19 | 26 | 22 | $3,000 |
Hybrid configurations (2)
| Trim | Engine | Drive | City | Hwy | Comb. | $/yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hybrid 1.6L 4-cyl turbo FWD (Most efficient) | 1.6L 4-cyl turbo | FWD | 36 | 35 | 36 | $1,830 |
| Hybrid 1.6L 4-cyl turbo AWD | 1.6L 4-cyl turbo | AWD | 35 | 34 | 34 | $1,900 |
Fuel cost by state
Yearly cost of the Santa Fe 2.5L 4-cyl turbo FWD: $3,760 in California and $2,410 in Texas, a $1,350 difference.
- California $3,760
- Washington $3,490
- New York $2,770
- Florida $2,610
- Texas $2,410
Similar cars
Closest combined MPG among MY2027 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 2024-2027 Hyundai Santa Fe get?
EPA rates the 2024-2027 Hyundai Santa Fe at 21–36 MPG combined across 20 configurations and 4 model years. The most efficient version, the 2027 Hybrid 1.6L 4-cyl turbo FWD, is rated 36 MPG (37 city, 36 highway). By powertrain: Gas: 21–24 MPG; Hybrid: 34–36 MPG.
Which years had the best MPG in the 2024-2027 Hyundai Santa Fe?
Every model year of the 2024-2027 Hyundai Santa Fe tops out at 36 MPG combined, so no year is better than another.
Did EPA ratings change during the 2024-2027 Hyundai Santa Fe?
Yes. Ratings changed in 2025, 2026 and 2027.
How does the 2024-2027 Hyundai Santa Fe compare with the previous generation?
The previous generation (2019-2023 Hyundai Santa Fe) is rated 19–34 MPG combined and costs $1,530–$3,500 a year to fuel; the 2024-2027 model is rated 21–36 MPG and costs $1,790–$3,100 a year.
How much does it cost to fuel a 2027 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 turbo FWD costs about $2,770 a year. Across all 5 configurations the cost runs $1,790–$3,100 a year. That is a $1,310 difference between the cheapest and the costliest configuration.
How much does it cost to drive a 2027 Hyundai Santa Fe 100 miles?
About $18.47 per 100 miles for the Santa Fe 2.5L 4-cyl turbo FWD at regular gasoline $4.36/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026), and between $11.93 and $20.67 across all configurations. That is the annual cost over 15,000 miles divided by 150.
How does the 2027 Hyundai Santa Fe compare with other small SUV configurations?
The Santa Fe 2.5L 4-cyl turbo FWD costs about $2,770 a year to fuel, $600 more than the class median of $2,170, and less than 2 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 Fe hybrid cheaper to fuel than the gas version?
Yes. The best hybrid (Hybrid 1.6L 4-cyl turbo FWD) is rated 36 MPG against 24 MPG for the best gas version (Santa Fe 2.5L 4-cyl turbo FWD), 12 MPG more. At regular gasoline $4.36/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026) that is $1,790 versus $2,770 a year, a saving of $980.
Is the 2027 Hyundai Santa Fe different from the 2026 model?
The most efficient configuration stays at 36 MPG. Its annual cost stays at $1,790. EPA lists 5 configurations for 2027 against 5 configurations for 2026. See the 2026 Hyundai Santa Fe for that year.