Diesel, hybrid, petrol and plug-in hybrid · 1989–2027

Hyundai Sonata

MPG, running costs and specs for the Hyundai Sonata. By the official figures, the 2027 gets 47 mpg, about $1,249 a year in the US.

Hyundai Sonata in grey
MPG
47 mpg
2027 official · 5.0 L/100km
A year's gas
$1,249
at today's prices in the US
On a full tank
746 miles
60 L tank
Seats
5

What a Sonata 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$9.25 per 100 miles$1,249
New Zealand$2.94/L petrol$14.70 per 100 km$1,617
Australia$2.41/L petrol$12.07 per 100 km$1,340
United Kingdom£1.74/L petrol£14.03 per 100 miles£982

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 Sonata ranks

No. 25The 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. 21The 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.

DN8, 2020–2027

Specs for the 2.5 sedan. Other versions differ; the figures at the top are the most efficient version's.

About

Body
Sedan
Size class
Medium
Generation
DN8
Built
2020-2027
Seats
5
Doors
4
Drive
FWD

Size and weight

Length
4,900 mm
Width
1,859 mm
Height
1,445 mm
Wheelbase
2,840 mm
Kerb weight
1,333 kg
Boot
453 L

Engine

Engine
2.5 L 4-cylinder petrol
Engine size
2,048 cc
Cylinders
4
Aspiration
Naturally aspirated
Power
136 kW
Torque
255 Nm
Gearbox
8-speed automatic

Economy

Fuel use (combined)
7.5 L/100km
CO₂
158 g/km
Fuel tank
60 L
Minimum petrol
91 RON

Safety

Auto emergency braking
Yes

Features

Apple CarPlay
Yes
Android Auto
Yes
Adaptive cruise control
Yes

LF, 2015–2019

Specs for the 2.4 Active sedan; other versions differ a little.

About

Body
Sedan
Size class
Medium
Generation
LF
Built
2015-2019
Seats
5
Doors
4
Drive
FWD

Size and weight

Length
4,855 mm
Width
1,865 mm
Height
1,475 mm
Wheelbase
2,805 mm
Kerb weight
1,510 kg
Boot
462 L

Engine

Engine
2.4 L 4-cylinder petrol
Engine size
2,359 cc
Cylinders
4
Aspiration
Naturally aspirated
Power
138 kW
Torque
241 Nm
Gearbox
6-speed automatic

Economy

Fuel use (combined)
8.3 L/100km
CO₂
195 g/km
Fuel tank
70 L
Minimum petrol
91 RON

Safety

ANCAP
★★★★★
ANCAP tested
2015
Airbags
6

Features

Apple CarPlay
Yes
Android Auto
Yes

YF (i45), 2010–2014

Specs for the 2014 Hyundai Sonata Active 2.4L petrol, 6-speed automatic, FWD (Australia); other versions differ a little.

About

Body
Sedan
Size class
Large
Generation
YF, sixth generation
Seats
5
Doors
4
Drive
FWD

Size and weight

Length
4,855 mm
Width
1,865 mm
Height
1,475 mm
Wheelbase
2,805 mm
Kerb weight
1,587 kg
Gross vehicle mass
2,060 kg
Boot
510 L
Towing (braked)
1,300 kg
Towing (unbraked)
750 kg

Engine

Engine
2.4 L 4-cylinder petrol
Engine size
2,359 cc
Cylinders
4
Aspiration
Naturally aspirated
Power
138 kW
Torque
241 Nm
Gearbox
6-speed automatic

Economy

Fuel use (combined)
8.3 L/100km
CO₂
194 g/km
Fuel tank
70 L
Minimum petrol
91 RON

Safety

ANCAP
★★★★★

Ownership

Tyres
215/55 R17

NF, 2005–2009

Specs for the 2.4 Elite sedan; other versions differ a little.

About

Body
Sedan
Size class
Medium
Generation
NF
Built
2005-2009
Seats
5
Doors
4
Drive
FWD

Size and weight

Length
4,800 mm
Width
1,832 mm
Height
1,475 mm
Wheelbase
2,730 mm
Kerb weight
1,480 kg

Engine

Engine
2.4 L 4-cylinder petrol
Engine size
2,359 cc
Cylinders
4
Aspiration
Naturally aspirated
Power
118 kW
Torque
219 Nm
Gearbox
4-speed automatic

Economy

Fuel use (combined)
9.5 L/100km
Fuel tank
70 L
Minimum petrol
91 RON

Safety

ANCAP
★★★★★
ANCAP tested
2005
Airbags
6

Official figures by year

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

YearFuelUsesUKUSRange
2027Hybrid5.0 L/100km56 mpg47 mpg—
2027Petrol8.7 L/100km32 mpg27 mpg—
2026Petrol8.7 L/100km32 mpg27 mpg—
2026Hybrid5.0 L/100km56 mpg47 mpg—
2025Petrol8.4 L/100km34 mpg28 mpg—
2025Hybrid5.0 L/100km56 mpg47 mpg—
2024Hybrid5.0 L/100km56 mpg47 mpg—
2024Petrol8.4 L/100km34 mpg28 mpg—
2023Petrol7.6 L/100km37 mpg31 mpg—
2023Hybrid5.0 L/100km56 mpg47 mpg—
2022Petrol7.6 L/100km37 mpg31 mpg—
2022Hybrid5.0 L/100km56 mpg47 mpg—
2021Hybrid5.0 L/100km56 mpg47 mpg—
2021Petrol7.8 L/100km36 mpg30 mpg—
2020Petrol7.6 L/100km37 mpg31 mpg—
2020Hybrid5.0 L/100km56 mpg47 mpg—
2019Hybrid5.7 L/100km49 mpg41 mpg—
2019Plug-in hybrid6.0 L/100km47 mpg39 mpg—
2019Petrol8.3 L/100km34 mpg28 mpg—
2018Petrol8.3 L/100km34 mpg28 mpg—
2018Plug-in hybrid6.0 L/100km47 mpg39 mpg—
2018Hybrid5.7 L/100km49 mpg41 mpg—
2017Plug-in hybrid6.0 L/100km47 mpg39 mpg—
2017Hybrid5.9 L/100km48 mpg40 mpg—
2017Petrol8.7 L/100km33 mpg27 mpg—
2016Hybrid5.9 L/100km48 mpg40 mpg—
2016Plug-in hybrid5.9 L/100km48 mpg40 mpg—
2016Petrol8.6 L/100km33 mpg27 mpg—
2015Hybrid6.4 L/100km44 mpg37 mpg—
2015Petrol8.6 L/100km33 mpg27 mpg—
2014Hybrid6.4 L/100km44 mpg37 mpg—
2014Petrol8.6 L/100km33 mpg27 mpg—
2013Hybrid6.4 L/100km44 mpg37 mpg—
2013Petrol8.7 L/100km32 mpg27 mpg—
2012Petrol8.7 L/100km32 mpg27 mpg—
2012Hybrid6.5 L/100km43 mpg36 mpg—
2011Diesel7.0 L/100km40 mpg34 mpg—
2011Hybrid6.5 L/100km43 mpg36 mpg—
2011Petrol9.1 L/100km31 mpg26 mpg—
2010Diesel7.0 L/100km40 mpg34 mpg—

Hyundai Sonata questions

What MPG does the Hyundai Sonata get?

The 2027 Hyundai Sonata gets 47 mpg in US gallons by its official figures (5.0 L/100km). Each year's figures are listed below.

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

About $1,249 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 Sonata go on a full tank?

About 746 miles (1,200 km) from its 60 L tank at its official fuel use.

How much can a Hyundai Sonata tow?

1,300 kg braked, for the 2.5 sedan.

How big is the Hyundai Sonata's trunk?

453 L, for the 2.5 sedan.

Cars like the Sonata

From other makes, closest in what they use.

Toyota

Crown

1970–2026

50 mpg

Honda

Accord

1984–2026

44 mpg

Lexus

Es

1990–2026

44 mpg

Toyota

Avalon

1995–2022

43 mpg

Kia

Optima

2001–2020

42 mpg

BMW

3 Series

1984–2026

41 mpg

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