2024 Hyundai Nexo: MPG and fuel economy
The 2024 Hyundai Nexo is rated by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency at 57 combined MPG, with 59 MPG in the city and 54 MPG on the highway. That is right around the average car in the Small Sport Utility Vehicle 2WD class for the same model year.
This page collects every fuel-economy figure the EPA publishes for the 2024 Hyundai Nexo. Below you will find the headline combined, city, and highway MPG, the estimated annual fuel cost at three different driving levels, the tailpipe CO₂ emissions, and a full breakdown of the engine and drivetrain. If you want to know whether this generation got more or less efficient over the years, the year-over-year table further down covers every model year the EPA has rated.
Key takeaways
- The most efficient car in the Small Sport Utility Vehicle 2WD class for the 2024 model year is the Lexus RZ 300e (18 inch wheels) at 125 MPG.
- EPA estimates this car saves around $10,750 in fuel over five years compared with an average new vehicle of the same model year.
Fuel economy at a glance
These are the EPA's official ratings for the 2024 Hyundai Nexo. The numbers come from a standardised laboratory test cycle and are the same figures that appear on the window sticker of every new car. Real-world mileage varies with driving style, weather, fuel quality, and how heavily loaded the car is.
Combined MPG is a 55/45 weighted blend of the city and highway test cycles. The EPA uses it as the single number you can compare across the entire dataset, including hybrids and EVs (which use the equivalent MPGe figure).
| Combined MPG | 57 MPG |
| City MPG | 59 MPG |
| Highway MPG | 54 MPG |
| Annual fuel cost | $0 |
| Tailpipe CO₂ | — |
| Fuel type | Hydrogen |
How the 2024 Hyundai Nexo compares
The 2024 Hyundai Nexo returns 57 combined MPG, which is right around the 57 MPG class average for cars in the Small Sport Utility Vehicle 2WD class for the same model year.
The most efficient car in the Small Sport Utility Vehicle 2WD class for the 2024 model year is the Lexus RZ 300e (18 inch wheels) at 125 MPG. The bar chart below puts the Hyundai Nexo alongside the class best and the class average so you can see the full picture.
For broader context, the average new car of the 2024 model year (across all classes) returns 40.9 MPG. Larger vehicles pull the all-cars average down, so do not use that figure on its own to judge a small car or a hybrid. The full list of the most efficient cars of the 2024 model year is on its own page.
Year-over-year MPG for the Hyundai Nexo
The EPA has rated the Hyundai Nexo across 8 model years, from 2019 Hyundai Nexo through 2026 Hyundai Nexo. The numbers below are the best combined MPG figure the EPA published for each year, which lets you see when the car was at its most efficient and how recent generations stack up.
Combined MPG has stayed in roughly the same range across the run, hovering close to 60 MPG.
| Year | Combined MPG | Open year page |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 60 MPG | 2026 Hyundai Nexo |
| 2025 | 57 MPG | 2025 Hyundai Nexo |
| 2024 | 57 MPG | this page |
| 2023 | 57 MPG | 2023 Hyundai Nexo |
| 2022 | 57 MPG | 2022 Hyundai Nexo |
| 2021 | 57 MPG | 2021 Hyundai Nexo |
| 2020 | 57 MPG | 2020 Hyundai Nexo |
| 2019 | 57 MPG | 2019 Hyundai Nexo |
Compare against other Small Sport Utility Vehicle 2WD for 2024
If you are cross-shopping the 2024 Hyundai Nexo, the most useful comparison is against the other cars in the Small Sport Utility Vehicle 2WD class for the same model year. The list below shows the highest-MPG peers, ranked from most to least efficient. Click any of them to open its full page.
The Lexus RZ 300e (18 inch wheels) leads this group at 125 MPG, 68 MPG ahead of the 2024 Hyundai Nexo.
Specifications
Engine, transmission, and drivetrain together drive most of the variation in fuel economy across trims. A larger engine moves the car with less effort but burns more fuel. A turbo lets a small engine punch above its weight, often without much MPG penalty. All-wheel drive adds traction and weight, and usually costs a couple of MPG compared with two-wheel drive of the same engine.
- Vehicle class
- Small Sport Utility Vehicle 2WD
- Transmission
- Automatic (A1)
- Drivetrain
- Front-Wheel Drive
- Fuel type
- Hydrogen
- Annual petroleum use
- 1.5 barrels per year
Common questions about the 2024 Hyundai Nexo
Quick answers to the questions people most often search for when looking up the 2024 Hyundai Nexo.
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Is the 2024 Hyundai Nexo fuel efficient?
It is in line with the rest of the class. The 2024 Hyundai Nexo returns 57 combined MPG, and the average car in the Small Sport Utility Vehicle 2WD class for the same model year sits at 57 MPG. -
What MPG does the 2024 Hyundai Nexo get?
The EPA rates the 2024 Hyundai Nexo at 57 combined MPG, 59 MPG in city driving, and 54 MPG on the highway. Real-world numbers depend on your driving style, the weather, and how loaded the car is. -
How much does it cost to fuel a 2024 Hyundai Nexo per year?
The EPA estimates an annual fuel cost of $0 for the 2024 Hyundai Nexo. That figure assumes 15,000 miles of driving per year, a 55% city and 45% highway split, and the EPA's published average fuel price for the rated fuel grade. -
What fuel does the 2024 Hyundai Nexo use?
The EPA lists the 2024 Hyundai Nexo as running on hydrogen. Using a different grade than the manufacturer specifies can affect fuel economy and engine longevity. -
Has the Hyundai Nexo become more fuel efficient over time?
Combined MPG has stayed close to flat across the run. Both the earliest (2019 Hyundai Nexo, 57 MPG) and most recent (2026 Hyundai Nexo, 60 MPG) versions sit in the same range. -
What is the difference between the city and highway MPG of the 2024 Hyundai Nexo?
City driving returns 59 MPG and highway driving returns 54 MPG. A flat (or city-better) split is the signature of a hybrid or electric drivetrain, where regenerative braking recovers energy that would otherwise be lost in stop-start city traffic. -
What transmission and drivetrain does the 2024 Hyundai Nexo have?
The 2024 Hyundai Nexo comes with a automatic (a1) transmission and front-wheel drive. -
How does the 2024 Hyundai Nexo compare to the best car in its class?
The most efficient car in the Small Sport Utility Vehicle 2WD class for the 2024 model year is the Lexus RZ 300e (18 inch wheels) at 125 combined MPG. The Hyundai Nexo returns 57 MPG, a gap of 68 MPG. If you are comparing on fuel economy alone, the class leader is worth a look. -
How much does the 2024 Hyundai Nexo save on fuel compared to an average car?
The EPA estimates that over five years, the 2024 Hyundai Nexo will save you about $10,750 in fuel compared with an average new vehicle of the same model year. That figure uses the same 15,000 mile per year and EPA fuel-price assumption as the annual fuel cost. -
How much petroleum does the 2024 Hyundai Nexo use per year?
The EPA estimates the 2024 Hyundai Nexo consumes about 1.5 barrels of petroleum per year, based on the standard 15,000 miles of driving. A barrel is 42 U.S. gallons of crude oil, which is refined into gasoline plus other products.
Source: U.S. EPA fuel economy dataset. Annual fuel cost figures assume 15,000 miles of driving per year and a 55% city, 45% highway split. Real-world mileage varies with driving conditions, vehicle maintenance, fuel quality, and driver behaviour.