Hyundai Elantra: MPG and fuel economy by year
The EPA has rated the Hyundai Elantra across 34 model years, from the 1993 Hyundai Elantra through the 2026 Hyundai Elantra. The most recent 2026 Hyundai Elantra returns 31 combined MPG. The most efficient model year was the 2023 Hyundai Elantra at 37 MPG. The nameplate has been in continuous production long enough to span multiple generations of EPA testing methodology.
Pick a year below to open the full Hyundai Elantra page for that model year. Each year page covers combined, city, and highway MPG, the trim variants the EPA rates separately, the annual fuel cost across three driving patterns, and a year-over-year comparison so you can see whether the car has improved.
Fuel economy by model year
Combined MPG, city MPG, highway MPG, and the EPA's estimated annual fuel cost for every model year of the Hyundai Elantra. Click any year to see the full breakdown for that model year, including trim variants, the drivetrain, and a comparison against other vehicles in its segment.
| Year | Model | Combined MPG | City | Highway | Annual fuel cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 2026 Hyundai Elantra | 31 MPG | 28 MPG | 35 MPG | $1,950 |
| 2025 | 2025 Hyundai Elantra | 36 MPG | 32 MPG | 41 MPG | $1,650 |
| 2024 | 2024 Hyundai Elantra | 36 MPG | 32 MPG | 41 MPG | $1,650 |
| 2023 | 2023 Hyundai Elantra | 37 MPG | 33 MPG | 42 MPG | $1,600 |
| 2022 | 2022 Hyundai Elantra | 37 MPG | 33 MPG | 43 MPG | $1,600 |
| 2021 | 2021 Hyundai Elantra | 37 MPG | 33 MPG | 43 MPG | $1,600 |
| 2020 | 2020 Hyundai Elantra | 36 MPG | 33 MPG | 41 MPG | $1,650 |
| 2019 | 2019 Hyundai Elantra | 35 MPG | 32 MPG | 40 MPG | $1,700 |
| 2018 | 2018 Hyundai Elantra | 35 MPG | 32 MPG | 40 MPG | $1,700 |
| 2017 | 2017 Hyundai Elantra | 35 MPG | 32 MPG | 40 MPG | $1,700 |
| 2016 | 2016 Hyundai Elantra | 31 MPG | 28 MPG | 37 MPG | $1,950 |
| 2015 | 2015 Hyundai Elantra | 31 MPG | 27 MPG | 37 MPG | $1,950 |
| 2014 | 2014 Hyundai Elantra | 31 MPG | 27 MPG | 37 MPG | $1,950 |
| 2013 | 2013 Hyundai Elantra | 32 MPG | 28 MPG | 38 MPG | $1,850 |
| 2012 | 2012 Hyundai Elantra | 32 MPG | 28 MPG | 38 MPG | $1,850 |
| 2011 | 2011 Hyundai Elantra | 32 MPG | 28 MPG | 38 MPG | $1,850 |
| 2010 | 2010 Hyundai Elantra | 29 MPG | 26 MPG | 34 MPG | $2,050 |
| 2009 | 2009 Hyundai Elantra | 28 MPG | 25 MPG | 33 MPG | $2,150 |
| 2008 | 2008 Hyundai Elantra | 28 MPG | 25 MPG | 33 MPG | $2,150 |
| 2007 | 2007 Hyundai Elantra | 28 MPG | 25 MPG | 33 MPG | $2,150 |
| 2006 | 2006 Hyundai Elantra | 26 MPG | 23 MPG | 31 MPG | $2,300 |
| 2005 | 2005 Hyundai Elantra | 26 MPG | 23 MPG | 31 MPG | $2,300 |
| 2004 | 2004 Hyundai Elantra | 26 MPG | 23 MPG | 31 MPG | $2,300 |
| 2003 | 2003 Hyundai Elantra | 25 MPG | 22 MPG | 30 MPG | $2,400 |
| 2002 | 2002 Hyundai Elantra | 25 MPG | 21 MPG | 30 MPG | $2,400 |
| 2001 | 2001 Hyundai Elantra | 25 MPG | 21 MPG | 30 MPG | $2,400 |
| 2000 | 2000 Hyundai Elantra | 24 MPG | 21 MPG | 30 MPG | $2,500 |
| 1999 | 1999 Hyundai Elantra | 24 MPG | 21 MPG | 30 MPG | $2,500 |
| 1998 | 1998 Hyundai Elantra | 24 MPG | 21 MPG | 29 MPG | $2,500 |
| 1997 | 1997 Hyundai Elantra | 24 MPG | 21 MPG | 29 MPG | $2,500 |
| 1996 | 1996 Hyundai Elantra | 24 MPG | 21 MPG | 29 MPG | $2,500 |
| 1995 | 1995 Hyundai Elantra | 22 MPG | 19 MPG | 27 MPG | $2,700 |
| 1994 | 1994 Hyundai Elantra | 22 MPG | 19 MPG | 26 MPG | $2,700 |
| 1993 | 1993 Hyundai Elantra | 22 MPG | 19 MPG | 26 MPG | $2,700 |
How the Hyundai Elantra compares against the Midsize Cars class
Buyers usually compare the Hyundai Elantra against other cars in the same EPA class. The list below shows the most efficient cars in the Midsize Cars class for the 2026 model year, the latest year on this page. Each link opens the full page for that car.
Source: U.S. EPA fuel economy dataset. Annual fuel cost assumes 15,000 miles of driving per year and a 55% city, 45% highway split.