Hyundai · 1993–2026 · Gas
Hyundai Elantra MPG by year
The EPA has rated 34 model years of the Hyundai Elantra, from 1993 to 2026. The most fuel-efficient year is the 2023, at 37 MPG combined in its best configuration. The best 2026 model is 59% more efficient than the best 1993 model (35 vs. 22 MPG). The 2026 model is 17% more efficient than the median midsize car that year (35 vs. 30 MPG).
Combined MPG by model year
- Elantra, most efficient version
- Range across configurations
- Class median
Shaded band: range across that year's configurations. Class median: same-year models in the same class, rated in MPG. Click a point to open that model year; the table below lists every value.
Every Elantra model year
| Year | Type | Best combined | City / Hwy | Class median | Range | Configs | Fuel / yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | Gas | 35 MPG lowest 23 |
31 / 40 | 30 | — | 5 | $1,329 |
| 2025 | Gas | 36 MPG lowest 23 |
32 / 41 | 28 | — | 5 | $1,292 |
| 2024 | Gas | 36 MPG lowest 23 |
32 / 41 | 28 | — | 5 | $1,292 |
| 2023 | Gas | 37 MPG lowest 23 |
33 / 42 | 27 | — | 5 | $1,257 |
| 2022 | Gas | 37 MPG lowest 23 |
33 / 43 | 27.5 | — | 6 | $1,257 |
| 2021 | Gas | 37 MPG lowest 28 |
33 / 43 | 28 | — | 4 | $1,257 |
| 2020 | Gas | 36 MPG lowest 26 |
33 / 41 | 28 | — | 8 | $1,292 |
| 2019 | Gas | 35 MPG lowest 25 |
32 / 40 | 28 | — | 9 | $1,329 |
| 2018 | Gas | 35 MPG lowest 25 |
32 / 40 | 28 | — | 10 | $1,329 |
| 2017 | Gas | 35 MPG lowest 25 |
32 / 40 | 27 | — | 8 | $1,329 |
| 2016 | Gas | 31 MPG lowest 27 |
28 / 37 | 28 | — | 7 | $1,500 |
| 2015 | Gas | 31 MPG lowest 27 |
27 / 37 | 27.5 | — | 9 | $1,500 |
| 2014 | Gas | 31 MPG lowest 27 |
27 / 37 | 28 | — | 7 | $1,500 |
| 2013 | Gas | 32 MPG lowest 30 |
28 / 38 | 26 | — | 5 | $1,453 |
| 2012 | Gas | 32 MPG lowest 26 |
28 / 38 | 24 | — | 4 | $1,453 |
| 2011 | Gas | 32 MPG lowest 26 |
28 / 38 | 24 | — | 4 | $1,453 |
| 2010 | Gas | 29 MPG lowest 26 |
26 / 34 | 22 | — | 5 | $1,603 |
| 2009 | Gas | 28 MPG lowest 26 |
25 / 33 | 22 | — | 4 | $1,661 |
| 2008 | Gas | 28 MPG lowest 27 |
25 / 33 | 22 | — | 2 | $1,661 |
| 2007 | Gas | 28 MPG lowest 27 |
25 / 33 | 22 | — | 2 | $1,661 |
| 2006 | Gas | 26 MPG lowest 24 |
23 / 31 | 21 | — | 2 | $1,788 |
| 2005 | Gas | 26 MPG lowest 24 |
23 / 31 | 21 | — | 2 | $1,788 |
| 2004 | Gas | 26 MPG lowest 24 |
23 / 31 | 24 | — | 3 | $1,788 |
| 2003 | Gas | 25 MPG | 22 / 30 | 24 | — | 3 | $1,860 |
| 2002 | Gas | 25 MPG | 21 / 30 | 24 | — | 2 | $1,860 |
| 2001 | Gas | 25 MPG | 21 / 30 | 24 | — | 2 | $1,860 |
| 2000 | Gas | 24 MPG lowest 22 |
21 / 30 | 24 | — | 4 | $1,938 |
| 1999 | Gas | 24 MPG lowest 22 |
21 / 30 | 24 | — | 4 | $1,938 |
| 1998 | Gas | 24 MPG lowest 22 |
21 / 29 | 24 | — | 4 | $1,938 |
| 1997 | Gas | 24 MPG lowest 22 |
21 / 29 | 24 | — | 4 | $1,938 |
| 1996 | Gas | 24 MPG lowest 22 |
21 / 29 | 24 | — | 3 | $1,938 |
| 1995 | Gas | 22 MPG lowest 21 |
19 / 27 | 24 | — | 4 | $2,114 |
| 1994 | Gas | 22 MPG lowest 21 |
19 / 26 | 23.5 | — | 3 | $2,114 |
| 1993 | Gas | 22 MPG lowest 21 |
19 / 26 | 23 | — | 3 | $2,114 |
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Frequently asked questions
Which Hyundai Elantra year has the best fuel economy?
The 2021 Hyundai Elantra, rated up to 37 MPG combined. At 15,000 miles a year with $3.10/gal regular gas, that works out to about $1,257 a year.
Which Hyundai Elantra year has the worst fuel economy?
The 1994 model, whose most efficient version is rated 22 MPG combined (about $2,114 a year to fuel).
What is the fuel economy of the latest Hyundai Elantra?
The 2026 Hyundai Elantra is rated up to 35 MPG combined.