Hyundai · 1989–2027 · Gas
Hyundai Sonata MPG by year
The EPA has rated 39 model years of the Hyundai Sonata, from 1989 to 2027. The most fuel-efficient year is the 2026, at 32 MPG combined in its best configuration. The best 2027 model is 48% more efficient than the best 1989 model (31 vs. 21 MPG). The 2027 model is 35% more efficient than the median large car that year (31 vs. 23 MPG).
Combined MPG by model year
- Sonata, 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 Sonata model year
| Year | Type | Best combined | City / Hwy | Class median | Range | Configs | Fuel / yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2027 | Gas | 31 MPG lowest 26 |
26 / 38 | 23 | — | 4 | $1,500 |
| 2026 | Gas | 32 MPG lowest 27 |
28 / 38 | 23 | — | 4 | $1,453 |
| 2025 | Gas | 32 MPG lowest 27 |
28 / 38 | 24 | — | 4 | $1,453 |
| 2024 | Gas | 29 MPG lowest 27 |
25 / 36 | 24.5 | — | 3 | $1,603 |
| 2023 | Gas | 32 MPG lowest 27 |
28 / 38 | 23 | — | 4 | $1,453 |
| 2022 | Gas | 32 MPG lowest 27 |
28 / 38 | 25 | — | 4 | $1,453 |
| 2021 | Gas | 32 MPG lowest 27 |
28 / 38 | 25 | — | 4 | $1,453 |
| 2020 | Gas | 32 MPG lowest 31 |
28 / 38 | 22.5 | — | 3 | $1,453 |
| 2019 | Gas | 31 MPG lowest 26 |
28 / 37 | 22.5 | — | 4 | $1,500 |
| 2018 | Gas | 31 MPG lowest 26 |
28 / 37 | 22.5 | — | 4 | $1,500 |
| 2017 | Gas | 31 MPG lowest 24 |
28 / 36 | 23 | — | 5 | $1,500 |
| 2016 | Gas | 31 MPG lowest 24 |
28 / 36 | 22 | — | 5 | $1,500 |
| 2015 | Gas | 31 MPG lowest 24 |
28 / 36 | 22 | — | 5 | $1,500 |
| 2014 | Gas | 27 MPG lowest 24 |
24 / 34 | 22 | — | 2 | $1,722 |
| 2013 | Gas | 27 MPG lowest 26 |
24 / 34 | 21 | — | 3 | $1,722 |
| 2012 | Gas | 27 MPG lowest 26 |
24 / 34 | 21 | — | 3 | $1,722 |
| 2011 | Gas | 27 MPG lowest 26 |
24 / 34 | 19 | — | 3 | $1,722 |
| 2010 | Gas | 25 MPG lowest 22 |
22 / 32 | 19 | — | 3 | $1,860 |
| 2009 | Gas | 25 MPG lowest 22 |
22 / 32 | 19 | — | 3 | $1,860 |
| 2008 | Gas | 25 MPG lowest 22 |
21 / 31 | 18 | — | 3 | $1,860 |
| 2007 | Gas | 25 MPG lowest 21 |
21 / 31 | 18 | — | 3 | $1,860 |
| 2006 | Gas | 25 MPG lowest 21 |
21 / 31 | 18 | — | 3 | $1,860 |
| 2005 | Gas | 23 MPG lowest 20 |
20 / 28 | 21 | — | 4 | $2,022 |
| 2004 | Gas | 23 MPG lowest 20 |
20 / 28 | 21 | — | 4 | $2,022 |
| 2003 | Gas | 23 MPG lowest 20 |
20 / 28 | 21 | — | 4 | $2,022 |
| 2002 | Gas | 23 MPG lowest 20 |
20 / 28 | 20.5 | — | 4 | $2,022 |
| 2001 | Gas | 22 MPG lowest 20 |
19 / 27 | 20 | — | 4 | $2,114 |
| 2000 | Gas | 22 MPG lowest 20 |
19 / 27 | 20 | — | 4 | $2,114 |
| 1999 | Gas | 22 MPG lowest 21 |
19 / 27 | 20 | — | 4 | $2,114 |
| 1998 | Gas | 21 MPG lowest 18 |
19 / 25 | 21 | — | 3 | $2,214 |
| 1997 | Gas | 21 MPG lowest 18 |
19 / 26 | 20 | — | 3 | $2,214 |
| 1996 | Gas | 22 MPG lowest 19 |
19 / 26 | 21 | — | 3 | $2,114 |
| 1995 | Gas | 21 MPG lowest 18 |
18 / 26 | 20 | — | 3 | $2,214 |
| 1994 | Gas | 21 MPG lowest 18 |
18 / 25 | 20 | — | 5 | $2,214 |
| 1993 | Gas | 20 MPG lowest 18 |
18 / 25 | 19 | — | 3 | $2,325 |
| 1992 | Gas | 20 MPG lowest 18 |
18 / 25 | 19 | — | 3 | $2,325 |
| 1991 | Gas | 21 MPG lowest 18 |
18 / 26 | 19 | — | 3 | $2,214 |
| 1990 | Gas | 21 MPG lowest 18 |
18 / 26 | 20 | — | 3 | $2,214 |
| 1989 | Gas | 21 MPG lowest 18 |
18 / 26 | 20.5 | — | 3 | $2,214 |
Fuel cost uses today's default prices for every year so model years compare like for like. Sort any column.
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Frequently asked questions
Which Hyundai Sonata year has the best fuel economy?
The 2020 Hyundai Sonata, rated up to 32 MPG combined. At 15,000 miles a year with $3.10/gal regular gas, that works out to about $1,453 a year.
Which Hyundai Sonata year has the worst fuel economy?
The 1993 model, whose most efficient version is rated 20 MPG combined (about $2,325 a year to fuel).
What is the fuel economy of the latest Hyundai Sonata?
The 2027 Hyundai Sonata is rated up to 31 MPG combined.