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Hyundai Sonata MPG & Fuel Cost by Year
28 model years · 2000–2027
15,000 mi/yr · regular gasoline $4.36/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026)
Hyundai Sonata fuel economy at a glance
EPA has rated the Hyundai Sonata for 28 model years, 2000 to 2027. Across those years its combined rating runs 20–52 MPG. The latest model year, 2027, has 6 configurations rated 26–51 MPG combined and costing $1,290–$2,510 a year to fuel at regular gasoline $4.36/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026). The most efficient configuration on record since 2000 is the 2023 Hybrid Blue 2.0L 4-cyl FWD, at 52 MPG. Model year 2027 is still being filled in by EPA, so its row may gain configurations. EPA ratings go back to 1984: the earliest rating on this page is 21 MPG in 1989.
Hyundai Sonata MPG by year
| Year | Gas (MPG) | Hybrid (MPG) | Plug-in hybrid, gas only (MPG) | $/yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2020-2027* (DN8) Generation page | ||||
| 2027 (partial) | 26–31 | 47–51 | — | $1,290–$2,510 |
| 2026 | 27–32 | 47–51 | — | $1,290–$2,450 |
| 2025 | 27–32 | 47 | — | $1,380–$2,450 |
| 2024 | 27–29 | 47 | — | $1,380–$2,450 |
| 2023 | 27–32 | 47–52 | — | $1,260–$2,440 |
| 2022 | 27–32 | 47–52 | — | $1,260–$2,440 |
| 2021 | 27–32 | 47–52 | — | $1,260–$2,440 |
| 2020 | 31–32 | 47–52 | — | $1,260–$2,140 |
| 2015-2019 (LF) Generation page | ||||
| 2019 | 26–31 | 41–42 | 39 | $1,250–$2,510 |
| 2018 | 26–31 | 41–42 | 39 | $1,250–$2,510 |
| 2017 | 24–31 | 40–42 | 39 | $1,270–$2,670 |
| 2016 | 24–31 | 40–41 | 40 | $1,250–$2,670 |
| 2015 | 24–31 | 37 | — | $1,780–$2,670 |
| 2011-2014 (YF) Generation page | ||||
| 2014 | 24–27 | 37 | — | $1,780–$2,680 |
| 2013 | 26–27 | 37 | — | $1,780–$2,510 |
| 2012 | 26–27 | 36 | — | $1,810–$2,510 |
| 2011 | 26–27 | 36 | — | $1,810–$2,540 |
| 2006-2010 (NF) Generation page | ||||
| 2010 | 22–25 | — | — | $2,610–$2,970 |
| 2009 | 22–25 | — | — | $2,610–$2,970 |
| 2008 | 22–25 | — | — | $2,610–$2,970 |
| 2007 | 21–25 | — | — | $2,610–$3,110 |
| 2006 | 21–25 | — | — | $2,610–$3,110 |
| 2002-2005 Generation page | ||||
| 2005 | 20–23 | — | — | $2,840–$3,270 |
| 2004 | 20–23 | — | — | $2,840–$3,270 |
| 2003 | 20–23 | — | — | $2,840–$3,270 |
| 2002 | 20–23 | — | — | $2,840–$3,270 |
| 2000-2001 (EF) Generation page | ||||
| 2001 | 20–22 | — | — | $2,970–$3,270 |
| 2000 | 20–22 | — | — | $2,970–$3,270 |
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 Sonata generations
6 generations between 2000 and 2027. Open one for the table of every model year and configuration.
2020-2027* Hyundai Sonata (DN8)
26–52 MPG · $1,260–$2,510/yr
2015-2019 Hyundai Sonata (LF)
24–42 MPG · $1,250–$2,670/yr
2011-2014 Hyundai Sonata (YF)
24–37 MPG · $1,780–$2,680/yr
2006-2010 Hyundai Sonata (NF)
21–25 MPG · $2,610–$3,110/yr
2002-2005 Hyundai Sonata
20–23 MPG · $2,840–$3,270/yr
2000-2001 Hyundai Sonata (EF)
20–22 MPG · $2,970–$3,270/yr
2027 powertrain options
Hyundai Sonata MPG history, 1989–1999
| Year | Gas (MPG) |
|---|---|
| 1999 | 21–22 |
| 1998 | 18–21 |
| 1997 | 18–21 |
| 1996 | 19–22 |
| 1995 | 18–21 |
| 1994 | 18–21 |
| 1993 | 18–20 |
| 1992 | 18–20 |
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| Year | Gas (MPG) |
|---|---|
| 1991 | 18–21 |
| 1990 | 18–21 |
| 1989 | 18–21 |
EPA re-estimated the ratings of pre-2008 vehicles under its 2008 method; these are the re-estimated values.
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Frequently asked questions
What is the Hyundai Sonata's gas mileage by year?
EPA combined ratings for the Hyundai Sonata run 20–52 MPG across model years 2000 to 2027. The latest year, 2027, is rated 26–51 MPG.
Which Hyundai Sonata model year has the best gas mileage?
The 2023 Hyundai Sonata Hybrid Blue 2.0L 4-cyl FWD has the highest combined rating since 2000, at 52 MPG.
How much does a Hyundai Sonata cost to fuel per year?
For MY2027, EPA-rated configurations cost $1,290–$2,510 a year to fuel, driving 15,000 miles at regular gasoline $4.36/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026). The most efficient one costs $1,290.
Has the Hyundai Sonata's fuel economy improved over time?
Yes. The most efficient configuration moved from 22 MPG in 2000 to 51 MPG in 2027, 29 MPG more. Going back further, the best rating in 1984 was 21 MPG.
Is there a hybrid, plug-in or electric Hyundai Sonata?
Yes. Hybrid versions are rated from 2011 to 2027 (36–52 MPG); Plug-in hybrid versions are rated from 2016 to 2019 (39–40 MPG).
Which Hyundai Sonata model years have the same ratings?
EPA lists identical ratings as the previous year for 2001, 2004, 2007, 2010. The generation pages mark those years "same EPA ratings" and point to the year that holds the full table.