- Newest year: 2009
- Gas
- Standard SUVs
- Same as 2008
2007-2009 Hyundai Veracruz MPG & Fuel Cost
3 model years · 18 MPG combined
15,000 mi/yr · regular gasoline $4.36/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026)
Cheaper to fuel than 5 of 10 standard SUV configurations, MY2009. Ranked against all rated configurations, not sales-weighted.
2007-2009 Hyundai Veracruz at a glance
The 2007-2009 Hyundai Veracruz covers 3 model years in the EPA database (6 configurations in all), rated 18 MPG combined. The newest model year, 2009, costs about $3,630 a year to fuel for its most efficient version, the Veracruz 3.8L 6-cyl FWD (18 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.
2007-2009 Hyundai Veracruz by model year
What the 2009 Veracruz 3.8L 6-cyl FWD costs to drive
Per month
$303
$3,630 a year ÷ 12
Per 25 miles
$6.05
Per 100 miles
$24.20
Five years
$18,150
5 × the yearly cost, prices held at today's level
vs the standard SUV median
$210less a year
Class median $3,840 a year, MY2009
Based on 15,000 miles a year and regular gasoline $4.36/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026).
2009 Hyundai Veracruz MPG
EPA lists the same ratings for the 2009 Hyundai Veracruz as for the 2008 model, so the configurations and costs are the ones in the 2008 section above.See 2008
Gas configurations (2)
| Trim | Engine | Drive | City | Hwy | Comb. | $/yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Veracruz 3.8L 6-cyl FWD (Most efficient) | 3.8L 6-cyl | FWD | 16 | 23 | 18 | $3,630 |
| Veracruz 3.8L 6-cyl 4WD | 3.8L 6-cyl | 4WD | 15 | 22 | 18 | $3,630 |
2008 Hyundai Veracruz MPG
Same EPA ratings as 2007
EPA lists the same ratings for the 2008 Hyundai Veracruz as for the 2007 model, so the configurations and costs are the ones in the 2007 section above.See 2007
2007 Hyundai Veracruz MPG
18 MPG · $3,630/yr
EPA re-estimated ratings of 1985-2007 vehicles under its 2008 method; these figures are the re-estimated values.
Gas configurations (2)
| Trim | Engine | Drive | City | Hwy | Comb. | $/yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Veracruz 3.8L 6-cyl FWD (Most efficient) | 3.8L 6-cyl | FWD | 16 | 23 | 18 | $3,630 |
| Veracruz 3.8L 6-cyl 4WD | 3.8L 6-cyl | 4WD | 15 | 22 | 18 | $3,630 |
Fuel cost by state
Yearly cost of the Veracruz 3.8L 6-cyl FWD: $4,940 in California and $3,170 in Texas, a $1,770 difference.
- California $4,940
- Washington $4,570
- New York $3,630
- Florida $3,430
- Texas $3,170
Similar cars
Closest combined MPG among MY2009 standard SUV models.
Generations
- 2007-2009
- 2010-2012
Frequently asked questions
What gas mileage does the 2007-2009 Hyundai Veracruz get?
EPA rates the 2007-2009 Hyundai Veracruz at 18 MPG combined across 6 configurations and 3 model years. The most efficient version, the 2009 Veracruz 3.8L 6-cyl FWD, is rated 18 MPG (16 city, 23 highway).
Which years had the best MPG in the 2007-2009 Hyundai Veracruz?
Every model year of the 2007-2009 Hyundai Veracruz tops out at 18 MPG combined, so no year is better than another.
Did EPA ratings change during the 2007-2009 Hyundai Veracruz?
No. EPA lists the same ratings for every model year from 2007 to 2009.
How much does it cost to fuel a 2009 Hyundai Veracruz per year?
Driving 15,000 miles a year at regular gasoline $4.36/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026), the Veracruz 3.8L 6-cyl FWD costs about $3,630 a year. Across all 2 configurations the cost runs $3,630 a year.
How much does it cost to drive a 2009 Hyundai Veracruz 100 miles?
About $24.20 per 100 miles for the Veracruz 3.8L 6-cyl FWD at regular gasoline $4.36/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026). That is the annual cost over 15,000 miles divided by 150.
Is the 2009 Hyundai Veracruz more efficient in the city or on the highway?
The Veracruz 3.8L 6-cyl FWD is rated 16 city and 23 highway MPG, so it is more efficient on the highway, by 7 MPG.
How does the 2009 Hyundai Veracruz compare with other standard SUV configurations?
The Veracruz 3.8L 6-cyl FWD costs about $3,630 a year to fuel, $210 less than the class median of $3,840, and less than 5 of 10 standard SUV configurations. The comparison covers all 341 rated standard SUV configurations for MY2009, not weighted by sales.
Is the 2009 Hyundai Veracruz different from the 2008 model?
No. EPA lists the same ratings for 2008 and 2009: 2 configurations rated 18 MPG combined. See the 2008 Hyundai Veracruz for that year.