2020 Hyundai Elantra MPG and Fuel Economy

On this page, you will find a complete guide to the miles per gallon and fuel efficiency data for the 2020 Hyundai Elantra.

The 2020 Hyundai Elantra has 4 model options: Automatic (variable gear ratios) 4-cyl, 2.0 L, Automatic (AM7) 4-cyl, 1.4 L, Manual 6-spd 4-cyl, 2.0 L and Automatic (AM7) 4-cyl, 1.6 L.

The 2020 Hyundai Elantra Automatic (variable gear ratios) 4-cyl, 2.0 L runs on regular gasoline and is in the Midsize Cars car class.

The 2020 Hyundai Elantra Automatic (AM7) 4-cyl, 1.4 L runs on regular gasoline and is in the Midsize Cars car class.

The 2020 Hyundai Elantra Manual 6-spd 4-cyl, 2.0 L runs on regular gasoline and is in the Midsize Cars car class.

The 2020 Hyundai Elantra Automatic (AM7) 4-cyl, 1.6 L runs on regular gasoline and is in the Midsize Cars car class.

🛣 How Many Miles per Gallon (MPG) Does a 2020 Hyundai Elantra Get?

Across all models, the combined average MPG for the 2020 Hyundai Elantra is 32 miles per gallon.

The table below breaks down the MPG for each model option:

Model OptionCombined MPGCity MPGHighway MPG
Automatic (variable gear ratios) 4-cyl, 2.0 L343040
Automatic (AM7) 4-cyl, 1.4 L363341
Manual 6-spd 4-cyl, 2.0 L302637
Automatic (AM7) 4-cyl, 1.6 L292633

💵 What is the Average Yearly Fuel Cost for a 2020 Hyundai Elantra?

The average fuel costs for all models of the 2020 Hyundai Elantra is $1,963.

The average fuel costs have been estimated by government regulators based on 15,000 miles driven per year, using regular gasoline, and a split of 55% city driving and 45% highway driving.

Comparing a 2020 Hyundai Elantra to an average vehicle over 5 years, you will save $1,688 on fuel.

The table below shows the fuel costs and 5-year save/spend for each model option:

Model OptionFuel Cost5-Year Save/Spend
Automatic (variable gear ratios) 4-cyl, 2.0 L$1,850save $2,250
Automatic (AM7) 4-cyl, 1.4 L$1,750save $2,750
Manual 6-spd 4-cyl, 2.0 L$2,100save $1,000
Automatic (AM7) 4-cyl, 1.6 L$2,150save $750

🛢 How Many Barrels of Petroleum Does a 2020 Hyundai Elantra Consume?

Across all models, the average number barrels of petroleum that the 2020 Hyundai Elantra will consume in one year is 9 barrels.

The majority of the world's petroleum is sourced from countries like Saudi Arabia, Russia, Iraq, and the United States.

Model OptionBarrels
Automatic (variable gear ratios) 4-cyl, 2.0 L9
Automatic (AM7) 4-cyl, 1.4 L8
Manual 6-spd 4-cyl, 2.0 L10
Automatic (AM7) 4-cyl, 1.6 L10

💨 How Many Grams of CO2 Does a 2020 Hyundai Elantra Emit?

The 2020 Hyundai Elantra will emit an average of about 4,218,750 grams of CO2 per year.

🌳 To help you understand the impact of this, a normal tree will absorb around 21,000 grams of CO2 per year. This means that roughly 144 trees would be needed to offset emissions from the 2020 Hyundai Elantra.

Overview

The tables below cover all of the miles per gallon, engine specifications, and emission details we have for the 4 2020 Hyundai Elantra model options.

Automatic (variable gear ratios) 4-cyl, 2.0 L

The table below contains all of the details we have for the 2020 Hyundai Elantra Automatic (variable gear ratios) 4-cyl, 2.0 L:

City MPG30
Highway MPG40
Combined MPG34
Save/Spend vs Average CarSave $2,250
Fuel Cost$1,850
Fuel Type 1Regular
Barrels of Petroleum9
Grams of CO23,960,000
Trees Needed to Offset189
DriveFront-Wheel Drive
Cylinders4
Displacement2
TransmissionAutomatic (variable gear ratios)
Vehicle ClassMidsize Cars
Start/Stop?No
Supercharged?No
Turbocharged?No

Automatic (AM7) 4-cyl, 1.4 L

The table below contains all of the details we have for the 2020 Hyundai Elantra Automatic (AM7) 4-cyl, 1.4 L:

City MPG33
Highway MPG41
Combined MPG36
Save/Spend vs Average CarSave $2,750
Fuel Cost$1,750
Fuel Type 1Regular
Barrels of Petroleum8
Grams of CO23,750,000
Trees Needed to Offset179
DriveFront-Wheel Drive
Cylinders4
Displacement1.4
TransmissionAutomatic (AM7)
Vehicle ClassMidsize Cars
Start/Stop?No
Supercharged?No
Turbocharged?Yes

Manual 6-spd 4-cyl, 2.0 L

The table below contains all of the details we have for the 2020 Hyundai Elantra Manual 6-spd 4-cyl, 2.0 L:

City MPG26
Highway MPG37
Combined MPG30
Save/Spend vs Average CarSave $1,000
Fuel Cost$2,100
Fuel Type 1Regular
Barrels of Petroleum10
Grams of CO24,515,000
Trees Needed to Offset215
DriveFront-Wheel Drive
Cylinders4
Displacement2
TransmissionManual 6-spd
Vehicle ClassMidsize Cars
Start/Stop?No
Supercharged?No
Turbocharged?No

Automatic (AM7) 4-cyl, 1.6 L

The table below contains all of the details we have for the 2020 Hyundai Elantra Automatic (AM7) 4-cyl, 1.6 L:

City MPG26
Highway MPG33
Combined MPG29
Save/Spend vs Average CarSave $750
Fuel Cost$2,150
Fuel Type 1Regular
Barrels of Petroleum10
Grams of CO24,650,000
Trees Needed to Offset221
DriveFront-Wheel Drive
Cylinders4
Displacement1.6
TransmissionAutomatic (AM7)
Vehicle ClassMidsize Cars
Start/Stop?No
Supercharged?No
Turbocharged?Yes

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