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2026 Hyundai Sonata Preferred-Trend Hybrid (DN8)
Shown: 2026 Hyundai Sonata Preferred-Trend Hybrid (DN8). Photo: Elise240SX, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons
  • Newest year: 2027
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2020-2027 Hyundai Sonata MPG & Fuel Cost

8 model years · 26–52 MPG combined

31 MPG
Combined
26 MPG
City
38 MPG
Highway
Annual fuel cost · w/Stop-Start 2.5L 4-cyl FWD
$2,130

15,000 mi/yr · regular gasoline $4.36/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026)

Cheaper to fuel than 4 of 10 large car configurations, MY2027. Ranked against all rated configurations, not sales-weighted.

Previous generation: 2015-2019

2020-2027 Hyundai Sonata at a glance

The 2020-2027 Hyundai Sonata covers 8 model years in the EPA database (44 configurations in all), rated 26–52 MPG combined. The newest model year, 2027, costs about $1,290 a year to fuel for its most efficient version, the Hybrid Blue 2.0L 4-cyl FWD (51 MPG), at regular gasoline $4.36/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026). Powertrains over the years: gas and hybrid. EPA changed the ratings in 2021, 2022, 2023, 2024, 2025, 2026 and 2027. The best combined rating in the generation, 52 MPG, was reached in 2020, 2021, 2022 and 2023.

Model year 2027 is still being filled in by EPA (6 configurations listed so far), so rows may be added.

2020-2027 Hyundai Sonata by model year

2020-2027 Hyundai Sonata: EPA combined rating and yearly fuel cost for each model year
Model yearPowertrainsCombined$/yrEPA ratings
2027 (partial) Gas, Hybrid 26–51 MPG $1,290–$2,510 Ratings changed
2026 Gas, Hybrid 27–51 MPG $1,290–$2,450 Ratings changed
2025 Gas, Hybrid 27–47 MPG $1,380–$2,450 Ratings changed
2024 Gas, Hybrid 27–47 MPG $1,380–$2,450 Ratings changed
2023 Gas, Hybrid 27–52 MPG $1,260–$2,440 Ratings changed
2022 Gas, Hybrid 27–52 MPG $1,260–$2,440 Ratings changed
2021 Gas, Hybrid 27–52 MPG $1,260–$2,440 Ratings changed
2020 Gas, Hybrid 31–52 MPG $1,260–$2,140 First year

What the 2027 w/Stop-Start 2.5L 4-cyl FWD costs to drive

Per month

$178

$2,130 a year ÷ 12

Per 25 miles

$3.55

Per 100 miles

$14.20

Five years

$10,650

5 × the yearly cost, prices held at today's level

vs the large car median

$870more a year

Class median $1,260 a year, MY2027

Based on 15,000 miles a year and regular gasoline $4.36/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026).

2027 Hyundai Sonata MPG

Model year 2027 is still being filled in by EPA (6 configurations listed so far), so rows may be added.

Versus 2026: The most efficient configuration stays at 51 MPG. Its annual cost stays at $1,290.

Gas · 2.5L
Combined
26–31 MPG
Per year
$2,130–$2,510
See gas configurations
Hybrid · 2.0L
Combined
47–51 MPG
Per year
$1,290–$1,380
See hybrid configurations

Gas configurations (4)

2027 Hyundai Sonata gas configurations: EPA ratings and annual cost
TrimEngineDriveCityHwyComb.$/yr
w/Stop-Start (Most efficient) 2.5L 4-cyl FWD 26 38 31 $2,130
Sonata 2.5L 4-cyl FWD 2.5L 4-cyl FWD 25 37 29 $2,260
Sonata 2.5L 4-cyl turbo 2.5L 4-cyl turbo FWD 23 32 27 $2,450
Sonata 2.5L 4-cyl AWD 2.5L 4-cyl AWD 22 32 26 $2,510

Hybrid configurations (2)

2027 Hyundai Sonata hybrid configurations: EPA ratings and annual cost
TrimEngineDriveCityHwyComb.$/yr
Hybrid Blue (Most efficient) 2.0L 4-cyl FWD 47 56 51 $1,290
Hybrid 2.0L 4-cyl FWD 44 51 47 $1,380

2026 Hyundai Sonata MPG

27–51 MPG · $1,290–$2,450/yr

Versus 2025: The most efficient configuration moves from 47 to 51 MPG, up 4. Its annual cost goes from $1,380 to $1,290, $90 less.

Gas · 2.5L
Combined
27–32 MPG
Per year
$2,060–$2,450
See gas configurations
Hybrid · 2.0L
Combined
47–51 MPG
Per year
$1,290–$1,380
See hybrid configurations

Gas configurations (4)

2026 Hyundai Sonata gas configurations: EPA ratings and annual cost
TrimEngineDriveCityHwyComb.$/yr
w/Stop-Start (Most efficient) 2.5L 4-cyl FWD 28 38 32 $2,060
Sonata 2.5L 4-cyl FWD 2.5L 4-cyl FWD 25 36 29 $2,270
Sonata 2.5L 4-cyl AWD 2.5L 4-cyl AWD 24 33 27 $2,400
Sonata 2.5L 4-cyl turbo 2.5L 4-cyl turbo FWD 23 32 27 $2,450

Hybrid configurations (2)

2026 Hyundai Sonata hybrid configurations: EPA ratings and annual cost
TrimEngineDriveCityHwyComb.$/yr
Hybrid Blue (Most efficient) 2.0L 4-cyl FWD 47 56 51 $1,290
Hybrid 2.0L 4-cyl FWD 44 51 47 $1,380

2025 Hyundai Sonata MPG

27–47 MPG · $1,380–$2,450/yr

Versus 2024: The most efficient configuration stays at 47 MPG. Its annual cost stays at $1,380.

Gas · 2.5L
Combined
27–32 MPG
Per year
$2,060–$2,450
See gas configurations
Hybrid · 2.0L
Combined
47 MPG
Per year
$1,380
See hybrid configurations

Gas configurations (4)

2025 Hyundai Sonata gas configurations: EPA ratings and annual cost
TrimEngineDriveCityHwyComb.$/yr
Sonata 2.5L 4-cyl FWD Automatic (S8) (Most efficient) 2.5L 4-cyl FWD 28 38 32 $2,060
Sonata 2.5L 4-cyl FWD Automatic (S8) 2.5L 4-cyl FWD 25 36 29 $2,240
Sonata 2.5L 4-cyl AWD 2.5L 4-cyl AWD 25 34 28 $2,320
Sonata 2.5L 4-cyl turbo 2.5L 4-cyl turbo FWD 23 32 27 $2,450

Hybrid configurations (1)

2025 Hyundai Sonata hybrid configurations: EPA ratings and annual cost
TrimEngineDriveCityHwyComb.$/yr
Hybrid (Most efficient) 2.0L 4-cyl FWD 44 51 47 $1,380

2024 Hyundai Sonata MPG

27–47 MPG · $1,380–$2,450/yr

Versus 2023: The most efficient configuration moves from 52 to 47 MPG, down 5. Its annual cost goes from $1,260 to $1,380, $120 more.

Gas · 2.5L
Combined
27–29 MPG
Per year
$2,230–$2,450
See gas configurations
Hybrid · 2.0L
Combined
47 MPG
Per year
$1,380
See hybrid configurations

Gas configurations (3)

2024 Hyundai Sonata gas configurations: EPA ratings and annual cost
TrimEngineDriveCityHwyComb.$/yr
Sonata 2.5L 4-cyl FWD (Most efficient) 2.5L 4-cyl FWD 25 36 29 $2,230
Sonata 2.5L 4-cyl AWD 2.5L 4-cyl AWD 25 34 28 $2,320
Sonata 2.5L 4-cyl turbo 2.5L 4-cyl turbo FWD 23 32 27 $2,450

Hybrid configurations (1)

2024 Hyundai Sonata hybrid configurations: EPA ratings and annual cost
TrimEngineDriveCityHwyComb.$/yr
Hybrid (Most efficient) 2.0L 4-cyl FWD 44 51 47 $1,380

2023 Hyundai Sonata MPG

27–52 MPG · $1,260–$2,440/yr

Versus 2022: The most efficient configuration stays at 52 MPG. Its annual cost stays at $1,260.

Gas · 1.6L, 2.5L
Combined
27–32 MPG
Per year
$2,050–$2,440
See gas configurations
Hybrid · 2.0L
Combined
47–52 MPG
Per year
$1,260–$1,380
See hybrid configurations

Gas configurations (4)

2023 Hyundai Sonata gas configurations: EPA ratings and annual cost
TrimEngineDriveCityHwyComb.$/yr
Sonata 2.5L 4-cyl FWD Automatic (S8) (Most efficient) 2.5L 4-cyl FWD 28 38 32 $2,050
Sonata 1.6L 4-cyl turbo 1.6L 4-cyl turbo FWD 27 37 31 $2,140
Sonata 2.5L 4-cyl FWD Automatic (S8) 2.5L 4-cyl FWD 27 37 31 $2,140
Sonata 2.5L 4-cyl turbo 2.5L 4-cyl turbo FWD 23 33 27 $2,440

Hybrid configurations (2)

2023 Hyundai Sonata hybrid configurations: EPA ratings and annual cost
TrimEngineDriveCityHwyComb.$/yr
Hybrid Blue (Most efficient) 2.0L 4-cyl FWD 50 54 52 $1,260
Hybrid 2.0L 4-cyl FWD 45 51 47 $1,380

2022 Hyundai Sonata MPG

27–52 MPG · $1,260–$2,440/yr

Versus 2021: The most efficient configuration stays at 52 MPG. Its annual cost stays at $1,260.

Gas · 1.6L, 2.5L
Combined
27–32 MPG
Per year
$2,050–$2,440
See gas configurations
Hybrid · 2.0L
Combined
47–52 MPG
Per year
$1,260–$1,380
See hybrid configurations

Gas configurations (4)

2022 Hyundai Sonata gas configurations: EPA ratings and annual cost
TrimEngineDriveCityHwyComb.$/yr
Sonata 2.5L 4-cyl FWD Automatic (S8) (Most efficient) 2.5L 4-cyl FWD 28 38 32 $2,050
Sonata 1.6L 4-cyl turbo 1.6L 4-cyl turbo FWD 27 37 31 $2,140
Sonata 2.5L 4-cyl FWD Automatic (S8) 2.5L 4-cyl FWD 27 37 31 $2,140
Sonata 2.5L 4-cyl turbo 2.5L 4-cyl turbo FWD 23 33 27 $2,440

Hybrid configurations (2)

2022 Hyundai Sonata hybrid configurations: EPA ratings and annual cost
TrimEngineDriveCityHwyComb.$/yr
Hybrid Blue (Most efficient) 2.0L 4-cyl FWD 50 54 52 $1,260
Hybrid 2.0L 4-cyl FWD 45 51 47 $1,380

2021 Hyundai Sonata MPG

27–52 MPG · $1,260–$2,440/yr

Versus 2020: The most efficient configuration stays at 52 MPG. Its annual cost stays at $1,260.

Gas · 1.6L, 2.5L
Combined
27–32 MPG
Per year
$2,050–$2,440
See gas configurations
Hybrid · 2.0L
Combined
47–52 MPG
Per year
$1,260–$1,380
See hybrid configurations

Gas configurations (4)

2021 Hyundai Sonata gas configurations: EPA ratings and annual cost
TrimEngineDriveCityHwyComb.$/yr
Sonata 2.5L 4-cyl FWD Automatic (S8) (Most efficient) 2.5L 4-cyl FWD 28 38 32 $2,050
Sonata 2.5L 4-cyl FWD Automatic (S8) 2.5L 4-cyl FWD 27 37 31 $2,140
Sonata 1.6L 4-cyl turbo 1.6L 4-cyl turbo FWD 27 37 30 $2,140
Sonata 2.5L 4-cyl turbo 2.5L 4-cyl turbo FWD 23 33 27 $2,440

Hybrid configurations (2)

2021 Hyundai Sonata hybrid configurations: EPA ratings and annual cost
TrimEngineDriveCityHwyComb.$/yr
Hybrid Blue (Most efficient) 2.0L 4-cyl FWD 50 54 52 $1,260
Hybrid 2.0L 4-cyl FWD 45 51 47 $1,380

2020 Hyundai Sonata MPG

31–52 MPG · $1,260–$2,140/yr
Gas · 1.6L, 2.5L
Combined
31–32 MPG
Per year
$2,050–$2,140
See gas configurations
Hybrid · 2.0L
Combined
47–52 MPG
Per year
$1,260–$1,380
See hybrid configurations

Gas configurations (3)

2020 Hyundai Sonata gas configurations: EPA ratings and annual cost
TrimEngineDriveCityHwyComb.$/yr
Sonata 2.5L 4-cyl FWD Automatic (S8) (Most efficient) 2.5L 4-cyl FWD 28 38 32 $2,050
Sonata 2.5L 4-cyl FWD Automatic (S8) 2.5L 4-cyl FWD 27 37 31 $2,140
Sonata 1.6L 4-cyl turbo 1.6L 4-cyl turbo FWD 27 36 31 $2,140

Hybrid configurations (2)

2020 Hyundai Sonata hybrid configurations: EPA ratings and annual cost
TrimEngineDriveCityHwyComb.$/yr
Hybrid Blue (Most efficient) 2.0L 4-cyl FWD 50 54 52 $1,260
Hybrid 2.0L 4-cyl FWD 45 51 47 $1,380

Fuel cost by state

Yearly cost of the w/Stop-Start 2.5L 4-cyl FWD: $2,890 in California and $1,860 in Texas, a $1,030 difference.

Gasoline prices: California: California state average; Washington: Washington state average; New York: New York state average; Florida: Florida state average; Texas: Texas state average (Sep 2026).
Fuel cost in every state

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EPA ratings: fueleconomy.gov file of Sep 29, 2026 · Prices: EIA regular gasoline, U.S. average, Sep 2026 ($4.36/gal) · 15,000 mi/yr, 55% city / 45% highway · How we calculate

Generations

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Frequently asked questions

What gas mileage does the 2020-2027 Hyundai Sonata get?

EPA rates the 2020-2027 Hyundai Sonata at 26–52 MPG combined across 44 configurations and 8 model years. The most efficient version, the 2023 Hybrid Blue 2.0L 4-cyl FWD, is rated 52 MPG (50 city, 54 highway). By powertrain: Gas: 26–32 MPG; Hybrid: 47–52 MPG.

Which years had the best MPG in the 2020-2027 Hyundai Sonata?

The Hybrid Blue 2.0L 4-cyl FWD reached the generation's best combined rating, 52 MPG, in 2020, 2021, 2022 and 2023. The lowest top rating, 47 MPG, was in 2024 and 2025.

Did EPA ratings change during the 2020-2027 Hyundai Sonata?

Yes. Ratings changed in 2021, 2022, 2023, 2024, 2025, 2026 and 2027.

How does the 2020-2027 Hyundai Sonata compare with the previous generation?

The previous generation (2015-2019 Hyundai Sonata) is rated 24–42 MPG combined and costs $1,250–$2,670 a year to fuel; the 2020-2027 model is rated 26–52 MPG and costs $1,260–$2,510 a year.

How much does it cost to fuel a 2027 Hyundai Sonata per year?

Driving 15,000 miles a year at regular gasoline $4.36/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026), the w/Stop-Start 2.5L 4-cyl FWD costs about $2,130 a year. Across all 6 configurations the cost runs $1,290–$2,510 a year. That is a $1,220 difference between the cheapest and the costliest configuration.

How much does it cost to drive a 2027 Hyundai Sonata 100 miles?

About $14.20 per 100 miles for the w/Stop-Start 2.5L 4-cyl FWD at regular gasoline $4.36/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026), and between $8.60 and $16.73 across all configurations. That is the annual cost over 15,000 miles divided by 150.

How does the 2027 Hyundai Sonata compare with other large car configurations?

The w/Stop-Start 2.5L 4-cyl FWD costs about $2,130 a year to fuel, $870 more than the class median of $1,260, and less than 4 of 10 large car configurations. The comparison covers all 50 rated large car configurations for MY2027, not weighted by sales.

Is the 2027 Hyundai Sonata hybrid cheaper to fuel than the gas version?

Yes. The best hybrid (Hybrid Blue 2.0L 4-cyl FWD) is rated 51 MPG against 31 MPG for the best gas version (w/Stop-Start 2.5L 4-cyl FWD), 20 MPG more. At regular gasoline $4.36/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026) that is $1,290 versus $2,130 a year, a saving of $840.

Is the 2027 Hyundai Sonata different from the 2026 model?

The most efficient configuration stays at 51 MPG. Its annual cost stays at $1,290. EPA lists 6 configurations for 2027 against 6 configurations for 2026. See the 2026 Hyundai Sonata for that year.