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2011 Hyundai Elantra MPG & fuel economy

The 2011 Hyundai Elantra is a midsize car offered in 4 EPA-rated configurations. The most efficient version returns 32 MPG combined (28 city / 38 highway) on regular gasoline. Across the lineup, combined ratings range from 26 to 32 MPG. That's up 3 MPG from the 2010 model. Among 48 midsize cars rated for 2011, it ranks 10th for lowest fuel cost. At 15,000 miles a year with $3.10/gal regular gas, it costs about $1,453 a year to fuel.

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Combined 32 MPG 28 MPG city · 38 MPG hwy
Driving range — not published for this model
Your fuel cost $1,453 15,000 mi/yr · $9.69 per 100 mi
Class rank, 2011 #10 of 48 Midsize Cars by fuel cost

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Fuel average

The 2011 Hyundai Elantra's fuel average is 13.6 km/L (7.4 L/100 km), or 32 MPG combined: 11.9 km/L in the city and 16.2 km/L on the highway.

MPGkm/LL/100 km
City2811.98.4
Highway3816.26.2
Combined3213.67.4

How it ranks among 2011 Midsize Cars

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  1. 1Nissan Leaf99 MPGe $918
  2. 2Toyota Prius48 MPG $969
  3. 3Ford Fusion Hybrid38 MPG $1,224
  4. 4Mercury Milan Hybrid38 MPG $1,224
  5. 5Lincoln MKZ Hybrid38 MPG $1,224
  6. 10Hyundai Elantra32 MPG $1,453
  7. 48Ferrari 612 Scaglietti12 MPG $4,938
2011 ElantraOther midsize carsClass median: $2,068/yr

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Elantra MPG across model years

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4 EPA-rated configurations

ConfigurationTypeCityHwyCombinedRangeYour cost / yr
FWD · 1.8L 4-cyl · 6-speed automatic
Elantra		 Gas 28 MPG 38 MPG 32 MPG — $1,453
FWD · 1.8L 4-cyl · 6-speed manual
Elantra		 Gas 28 MPG 38 MPG 32 MPG — $1,453
FWD · 2.0L 4-cyl · 4-speed automatic
Elantra Touring		 Gas 23 MPG 30 MPG 26 MPG — $1,788
FWD · 2.0L 4-cyl · 5-speed manual
Elantra Touring		 Gas 23 MPG 30 MPG 26 MPG — $1,788

Specs (most efficient configuration)

Fuel
Regular gasoline
Engine / motor
1.8L 4-cyl
Transmission
6-speed automatic
Drivetrain
FWD
Passenger volume
96 cu ft
Cargo volume
15 cu ft
Tailpipe CO₂
278 g/mi

2011 Hyundai Elantra vs. rivals

vs Chevrolet Cruze 32 MPG · $1,453/yr Same fuel cost vs Nissan Versa 30 MPG · $1,550/yr Elantra saves $97/yr vs Nissan Sentra 29 MPG · $1,603/yr Elantra saves $150/yr vs Toyota Camry Hybrid 33 MPG · $1,409/yr Camry Hybrid saves $44/yr vs Nissan Altima Hybrid 33 MPG · $1,409/yr Altima Hybrid saves $44/yr vs Chevrolet Malibu 26 MPG · $1,788/yr Elantra saves $335/yr vs Kia Optima Hybrid 36 MPG · $1,292/yr Optima Hybrid saves $161/yr vs Ford Fusion Hybrid 38 MPG · $1,224/yr Fusion Hybrid saves $229/yr vs Mercury Milan Hybrid 38 MPG · $1,224/yr Milan Hybrid saves $229/yr vs Toyota Prius 48 MPG · $969/yr Prius saves $484/yr vs Nissan Leaf 99 MPGe · $918/yr Leaf saves $535/yr

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Frequently asked questions

What is the gas mileage of the 2011 Hyundai Elantra?

Up to 32 MPG combined (28 city / 38 highway); ratings range from 26 to 32 MPG depending on configuration.

What fuel does the 2011 Hyundai Elantra use?

Regular gasoline.

What is the fuel average in km/L for the 2011 Hyundai Elantra?

The 2011 Hyundai Elantra's fuel average is 13.6 km/L (7.4 L/100 km), or 32 MPG combined: 11.9 km/L in the city and 16.2 km/L on the highway.

How much does it cost to fuel the 2011 Hyundai Elantra per year?

About $1,453 at 15,000 miles a year with $3.10/gal regular gas, or $9.69 per 100 miles. Use the calculator on this page to plug in your own mileage and prices.

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