Diesel, hybrid and petrol · 1993–2026

Hyundai Elantra

MPG, running costs and specs for the Hyundai Elantra. By the official figures, the 2026 gets 50 mpg, about $1,174 a year in the US.

Hyundai Elantra in grey
MPG
50 mpg
2026 official · 4.7 L/100km
A year's gas
$1,174
at today's prices in the US
On a full tank
661 miles
50 L tank
Seats
5

What a Elantra costs to run

At today's average gas prices, by its official fuel use, the US first.

CountryAverage price todayCost to driveA typical year
United States$4.35/gal petrol$8.70 per 100 miles$1,174
New Zealand$2.94/L petrol$13.82 per 100 km$1,520
Australia$2.41/L petrol$11.35 per 100 km$1,259
United Kingdom£1.74/L petrol£13.19 per 100 miles£923

A typical year: New Zealand 11,000 km (Ministry of Transport's average for a light vehicle); Australia 11,100 km (ABS Survey of Motor Vehicle Use average); United Kingdom 11,265 km (DfT National Travel Survey average of about 7,000 miles); United States 21,726 km (FHWA average of about 13,500 miles). Real costs depend on how and where you drive. Work out a particular trip.

Where the Elantra ranks

No. 18The most fuel-efficient cars in the USThe cars that use the least fuel, from their official figures: L/100km, UK and US mpg, and what each costs to run a year.No. 16The most fuel-efficient hybrids in the USHybrid cars ranked by their official fuel use, with UK and US mpg and what each costs to run a year.

CN7, 2021–2027

Specs for the 1.6 GDI hybrid; other versions differ a little.

About

Body
Sedan
Size class
Small
Generation
CN7
Built
2020-2027
Seats
5
Doors
4
Drive
FWD

Size and weight

Length
4,675 mm
Width
1,825 mm
Height
1,420 mm
Wheelbase
2,720 mm
Boot
402 L

Engine

Engine
1.6 L 4-cylinder petrol hybrid
Engine size
1,580 cc
Cylinders
4
Aspiration
Naturally aspirated
Power
104 kW
Torque
265 Nm
Gearbox
6-speed dual-clutch

Economy

Fuel use (combined)
4.7 L/100km

Safety

NHTSA overall
★★★★★

Sixth generation (AD), 2017–2020

Specs for the 2020 Hyundai Elantra Active 2.0 petrol automatic (Australia); other versions differ a little.

About

Body
Sedan
Size class
Medium
Generation
Sixth generation (AD)
Seats
5
Doors
4
Drive
FWD

Size and weight

Length
4,620 mm
Width
1,800 mm
Height
1,440 mm
Wheelbase
2,700 mm
Ground clearance
140 mm
Turning circle
10.6 m
Kerb weight
1,365 kg
Gross vehicle mass
1,820 kg
Boot
458 L
Towing (braked)
1,200 kg
Towing (unbraked)
600 kg

Engine

Engine
2.0 L 4-cylinder petrol
Engine size
1,999 cc
Cylinders
4
Aspiration
Naturally aspirated
Power
112 kW
Torque
192 Nm
Gearbox
6-speed automatic

Economy

Fuel use (combined)
7.4 L/100km
CO₂
167 g/km
Emissions standard
Euro 5
Fuel tank
50 L
Minimum petrol
91 RON

Safety

ANCAP
★★★★★
ANCAP tested
2016
Airbags
6

Ownership

Tyres
205/55 R16

MD, 2012–2016

Specs for the 1.8 Active sedan; other versions differ a little.

About

Body
Sedan
Size class
Small
Generation
MD
Built
2012-2016
Seats
5
Doors
4
Drive
FWD

Size and weight

Length
4,549 mm
Width
1,775 mm
Height
1,430 mm
Wheelbase
1,755 mm
Kerb weight
1,319 kg
Boot
419 L

Engine

Engine
1.8 L 4-cylinder petrol
Engine size
1,898 cc
Cylinders
4
Aspiration
Naturally aspirated
Power
124 kW
Torque
201 Nm
Gearbox
6-speed automatic

Economy

Fuel use (combined)
8 L/100km
CO₂
169 g/km
Fuel tank
50 L
Minimum petrol
91 RON

Safety

ANCAP
★★★★★
ANCAP tested
2011
Airbags
6

HD, 2007–2011

Specs for the 2.0 SX sedan; other versions differ a little.

About

Body
Sedan
Size class
Small
Generation
HD
Built
2007-2011
Seats
5
Doors
4
Drive
FWD

Size and weight

Length
4,529 mm
Width
1,775 mm
Height
1,435 mm
Wheelbase
2,700 mm
Kerb weight
1,185 kg
Boot
419 L

Engine

Engine
2.0 L 4-cylinder petrol
Engine size
1,694 cc
Cylinders
4
Aspiration
Naturally aspirated
Power
104 kW
Torque
169 Nm
Gearbox
4-speed automatic

Economy

Fuel use (combined)
6.7 L/100km
Fuel tank
48 L
Minimum petrol
91 RON

Safety

ANCAP
★★★★☆
ANCAP tested
2007
Airbags
6

XD, 2001–2006

Specs for the 2.0 sedan; other versions differ a little.

About

Body
Sedan
Size class
Small
Generation
XD
Built
2001-2006
Seats
5
Doors
4
Drive
FWD

Size and weight

Length
4,501 mm
Width
1,748 mm
Height
1,453 mm
Wheelbase
2,630 mm
Kerb weight
1,241 kg
Boot
402 L

Engine

Engine
2.0 L 4-cylinder petrol
Engine size
1,795 cc
Cylinders
4
Aspiration
Naturally aspirated
Power
93 kW
Torque
172 Nm
Gearbox
4-speed automatic

Economy

Fuel use (combined)
6.5 L/100km
Fuel tank
53.5 L
Minimum petrol
91 RON

Official figures by year

From the US EPA, the UK's DfT and NZTA, newest first.

YearFuelUsesUKUSRange
2026Petrol7.6 L/100km37 mpg31 mpg—
2026Hybrid4.7 L/100km60 mpg50 mpg—
2025Petrol7.6 L/100km37 mpg31 mpg—
2025Hybrid4.7 L/100km60 mpg50 mpg—
2024Hybrid4.7 L/100km60 mpg50 mpg—
2024Petrol7.6 L/100km37 mpg31 mpg—
2023Petrol7.6 L/100km37 mpg31 mpg—
2023Hybrid4.7 L/100km60 mpg50 mpg—
2022Petrol8.4 L/100km34 mpg28 mpg—
2022Hybrid4.7 L/100km60 mpg50 mpg—
2021Hybrid4.7 L/100km60 mpg50 mpg—
2021Petrol7.6 L/100km37 mpg31 mpg—
2020Petrol8.1 L/100km35 mpg29 mpg—
2019Petrol8.1 L/100km35 mpg29 mpg—
2018Petrol8.4 L/100km34 mpg28 mpg—
2017Petrol8.1 L/100km35 mpg29 mpg—
2016Petrol8.4 L/100km34 mpg28 mpg—
2015Petrol8.4 L/100km34 mpg28 mpg—
2014Petrol8.7 L/100km32 mpg27 mpg—
2013Petrol7.4 L/100km38 mpg32 mpg—
2012Petrol9.1 L/100km31 mpg26 mpg—
2011Petrol9.1 L/100km31 mpg26 mpg—
2010Petrol8.1 L/100km35 mpg29 mpg—
2009Petrol9.1 L/100km31 mpg26 mpg—
2008Petrol8.7 L/100km32 mpg27 mpg—
2007Petrol8.7 L/100km32 mpg27 mpg—
2006Petrol9.8 L/100km29 mpg24 mpg—
2005Petrol9.8 L/100km29 mpg24 mpg—
2004Petrol9.1 L/100km31 mpg26 mpg—
2003Petrol9.4 L/100km30 mpg25 mpg—
2002Petrol9.4 L/100km30 mpg25 mpg—
2001Petrol9.4 L/100km30 mpg25 mpg—
2000Petrol10.7 L/100km26 mpg22 mpg—
1999Petrol10.7 L/100km26 mpg22 mpg—
1998Petrol10.7 L/100km26 mpg22 mpg—
1997Petrol10.2 L/100km28 mpg23 mpg—
1996Petrol10.2 L/100km28 mpg23 mpg—
1995Petrol10.7 L/100km26 mpg22 mpg—
1994Petrol10.7 L/100km26 mpg22 mpg—
1993Petrol10.7 L/100km26 mpg22 mpg—

Hyundai Elantra questions

What MPG does the Hyundai Elantra get?

The 2026 Hyundai Elantra gets 50 mpg in US gallons by its official figures (4.7 L/100km). Each year's figures are listed below.

How much does a Hyundai Elantra cost to run a year in the US?

About $1,174 a year at today's average gas price of $4.35/gal and a typical year's driving in the US.

How far does a Hyundai Elantra go on a full tank?

About 661 miles (1,064 km) from its 50 L tank at its official fuel use.

How much can a Hyundai Elantra tow?

1,200 kg braked, for the 1.6 GDI hybrid.

How big is the Hyundai Elantra's trunk?

402 L, for the 1.6 GDI hybrid.

Cars like the Elantra

From other makes, closest in what they use.

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Crown

1970–2026

50 mpg

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2008–2024

57 mpg

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Camry

1984–2026

58 mpg

Honda

Accord

1984–2026

44 mpg

Lexus

Es

1990–2026

44 mpg

Toyota

Avalon

1995–2022

43 mpg

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