- Newest year: 2001
- Gas
- Midsize cars
- Same as 2000
2000-2001 Hyundai Sonata MPG & Fuel Cost
2 model years · 20–22 MPG combined
15,000 mi/yr · regular gasoline $4.36/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026)
Cheaper to fuel than 9 of 10 midsize car configurations, MY2001. Ranked against all rated configurations, not sales-weighted.
2000-2001 Hyundai Sonata at a glance
The 2000-2001 Hyundai Sonata covers 2 model years in the EPA database (8 configurations in all), rated 20–22 MPG combined. The newest model year, 2001, costs about $2,970 a year to fuel for its most efficient version, the Sonata 2.4L 4-cyl FWD (22 MPG), at regular gasoline $4.36/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026). EPA lists identical ratings for every model year of this generation.
EPA re-estimated ratings of 1985-2007 vehicles under its 2008 method; these figures are the re-estimated values.
2000-2001 Hyundai Sonata by model year
What the 2001 Sonata 2.4L 4-cyl FWD costs to drive
Per month
$248
$2,970 a year ÷ 12
Per 25 miles
$4.95
Per 100 miles
$19.80
Five years
$14,850
5 × the yearly cost, prices held at today's level
vs the midsize car median
$860less a year
Class median $3,830 a year, MY2001
Based on 15,000 miles a year and regular gasoline $4.36/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026).
2001 Hyundai Sonata MPG
EPA re-estimated ratings of 1985-2007 vehicles under its 2008 method; these figures are the re-estimated values.
EPA lists the same ratings for the 2001 Hyundai Sonata as for the 2000 model, so the configurations and costs are the ones in the 2000 section above.See 2000
Gas configurations (4)
| Trim | Engine | Drive | City | Hwy | Comb. | $/yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sonata 2.4L 4-cyl FWD Manual 5-spd (Most efficient) | 2.4L 4-cyl | FWD | 19 | 27 | 22 | $2,970 |
| Sonata 2.4L 4-cyl FWD Automatic 4-spd | 2.4L 4-cyl | FWD | 18 | 26 | 21 | $3,110 |
| Sonata 2.5L 6-cyl FWD Manual 5-spd | 2.5L 6-cyl | FWD | 18 | 26 | 21 | $3,110 |
| Sonata 2.5L 6-cyl FWD Automatic 4-spd | 2.5L 6-cyl | FWD | 18 | 25 | 20 | $3,270 |
2000 Hyundai Sonata MPG
20–22 MPG · $2,970–$3,270/yr
EPA re-estimated ratings of 1985-2007 vehicles under its 2008 method; these figures are the re-estimated values.
Gas configurations (4)
| Trim | Engine | Drive | City | Hwy | Comb. | $/yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sonata 2.4L 4-cyl FWD Manual 5-spd (Most efficient) | 2.4L 4-cyl | FWD | 19 | 27 | 22 | $2,970 |
| Sonata 2.4L 4-cyl FWD Automatic 4-spd | 2.4L 4-cyl | FWD | 18 | 26 | 21 | $3,110 |
| Sonata 2.5L 6-cyl FWD Manual 5-spd | 2.5L 6-cyl | FWD | 18 | 26 | 21 | $3,110 |
| Sonata 2.5L 6-cyl FWD Automatic 4-spd | 2.5L 6-cyl | FWD | 18 | 25 | 20 | $3,270 |
Fuel cost by state
Yearly cost of the Sonata 2.4L 4-cyl FWD: $4,040 in California and $2,590 in Texas, a $1,450 difference.
- California $4,040
- Washington $3,740
- New York $2,970
- Florida $2,810
- Texas $2,590
Similar cars
Closest combined MPG among MY2001 midsize car models.
Generations
- 2000-2001 (EF)
- 2002-2005
- 2006-2010 (NF)
- 2011-2014 (YF)
- 2015-2019 (LF)
- 2020-2027* (DN8)
Frequently asked questions
What gas mileage does the 2000-2001 Hyundai Sonata get?
EPA rates the 2000-2001 Hyundai Sonata at 20–22 MPG combined across 8 configurations and 2 model years. The most efficient version, the 2001 Sonata 2.4L 4-cyl FWD, is rated 22 MPG (19 city, 27 highway).
Which years had the best MPG in the 2000-2001 Hyundai Sonata?
Every model year of the 2000-2001 Hyundai Sonata tops out at 22 MPG combined, so no year is better than another.
Did EPA ratings change during the 2000-2001 Hyundai Sonata?
No. EPA lists the same ratings for every model year from 2000 to 2001.
How much does it cost to fuel a 2001 Hyundai Sonata per year?
Driving 15,000 miles a year at regular gasoline $4.36/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026), the Sonata 2.4L 4-cyl FWD costs about $2,970 a year. Across all 4 configurations the cost runs $2,970–$3,270 a year. That is a $300 difference between the cheapest and the costliest configuration.
How much does it cost to drive a 2001 Hyundai Sonata 100 miles?
About $19.80 per 100 miles for the Sonata 2.4L 4-cyl FWD at regular gasoline $4.36/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026), and between $19.80 and $21.80 across all configurations. That is the annual cost over 15,000 miles divided by 150.
Is the 2001 Hyundai Sonata more efficient in the city or on the highway?
The Sonata 2.4L 4-cyl FWD is rated 19 city and 27 highway MPG, so it is more efficient on the highway, by 8 MPG.
How does the 2001 Hyundai Sonata compare with other midsize car configurations?
The Sonata 2.4L 4-cyl FWD costs about $2,970 a year to fuel, $860 less than the class median of $3,830, and less than 9 of 10 midsize car configurations. The comparison covers all 93 rated midsize car configurations for MY2001, not weighted by sales.
Is the 2001 Hyundai Sonata different from the 2000 model?
No. EPA lists the same ratings for 2000 and 2001: 4 configurations rated 20–22 MPG combined. See the 2000 Hyundai Sonata for that year.