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2003 Hyundai Elantra MPG & fuel economy

The 2003 Hyundai Elantra is a compact car offered in 3 EPA-rated configurations. The most efficient version returns 25 MPG combined (22 city / 30 highway) on regular gasoline. Efficiency is unchanged from the 2002 model. Among 45 compact cars rated for 2003, it ranks 16th for lowest fuel cost. At 15,000 miles a year with $3.10/gal regular gas, it costs about $1,860 a year to fuel.

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Combined 25 MPG 22 MPG city · 30 MPG hwy
Driving range — not published for this model
Your fuel cost $1,860 15,000 mi/yr · $12.40 per 100 mi
Class rank, 2003 #16 of 45 Compact Cars by fuel cost

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Fuel average

The 2003 Hyundai Elantra's fuel average is 10.6 km/L (9.4 L/100 km), or 25 MPG combined: 9.4 km/L in the city and 12.8 km/L on the highway.

MPGkm/LL/100 km
City229.410.7
Highway3012.87.8
Combined2510.69.4

How it ranks among 2003 Compact Cars

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  1. 1Honda Civic Hybrid41 MPG $1,134
  2. 2Toyota Prius41 MPG $1,134
  3. 3Honda Civic34 MPG $1,368
  4. 4Toyota Echo33 MPG $1,409
  5. 5Volkswagen Jetta Diesel39 MPG $1,423
  6. 16Hyundai Elantra25 MPG $1,860
  7. 45Mercedes-Benz CL-Class16 MPG $3,703
2003 ElantraOther compact carsClass median: $1,938/yr

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Elantra MPG across model years

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3 EPA-rated configurations

ConfigurationTypeCityHwyCombinedRangeYour cost / yr
FWD · 2.0L 4-cyl · 4-speed automatic
Elantra		 Gas 22 MPG 30 MPG 25 MPG — $1,860
FWD · 2.0L 4-cyl · 4-speed automatic
Elantra		 Gas 21 MPG 30 MPG 25 MPG — $1,860
FWD · 2.0L 4-cyl · 5-speed manual
Elantra		 Gas 21 MPG 30 MPG 25 MPG — $1,860

Specs (most efficient configuration)

Fuel
Regular gasoline
Engine / motor
2.0L 4-cyl
Transmission
4-speed automatic
Drivetrain
FWD
Passenger volume
95 cu ft
Cargo volume
13 cu ft
Tailpipe CO₂
355 g/mi

2003 Hyundai Elantra vs. rivals

vs Daewoo Lanos 24 MPG · $1,938/yr Elantra saves $78/yr vs Oldsmobile Alero 25 MPG · $1,860/yr Same fuel cost vs Mitsubishi Lancer 26 MPG · $1,788/yr Lancer saves $72/yr vs Chevrolet Cavalier 25 MPG · $1,860/yr Same fuel cost vs Pontiac Sunfire 25 MPG · $1,860/yr Same fuel cost vs Saturn Ion 25 MPG · $1,860/yr Same fuel cost vs Ford Focus 27 MPG · $1,722/yr Focus saves $138/yr vs Subaru Legacy/Outback 22 MPG · $2,114/yr Elantra saves $254/yr

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Frequently asked questions

What is the gas mileage of the 2003 Hyundai Elantra?

Up to 25 MPG combined (22 city / 30 highway).

What fuel does the 2003 Hyundai Elantra use?

Regular gasoline.

What is the fuel average in km/L for the 2003 Hyundai Elantra?

The 2003 Hyundai Elantra's fuel average is 10.6 km/L (9.4 L/100 km), or 25 MPG combined: 9.4 km/L in the city and 12.8 km/L on the highway.

How much does it cost to fuel the 2003 Hyundai Elantra per year?

About $1,860 at 15,000 miles a year with $3.10/gal regular gas, or $12.40 per 100 miles. Use the calculator on this page to plug in your own mileage and prices.

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