2016 Hyundai Sonata Hybrid SE MPG and Fuel Economy

On this page, you will find a complete guide to the miles per gallon and fuel efficiency data for the 2016 Hyundai Sonata Hybrid SE.

The 2016 Hyundai Sonata Hybrid SE has a 270V Li-Ion electric motor which is charged via standard charger.

All MPG estimates are "MPG equivalent". This is a conversion of electric energy consumption to a gasoline equivalent.

Whether you are considering a purchase of the car, or just wanting to find out how economical and environmentally friendly (or un-friendly) your 2016 Hyundai Sonata Hybrid SE is, we have the information you need.

🛣 How Many Miles per Gallon (MPG) Does a 2016 Hyundai Sonata Hybrid SE Get?

First off, the most commonly asked question. A 2016 Hyundai Sonata Hybrid SE gets up to 39 miles per gallon in the city, and 42 miles per gallon on the highway.

The combined average MPG for the 2016 Hyundai Sonata Hybrid SE is 41 miles per gallon.

💵 What is the Average Yearly Fuel Cost for a 2016 Hyundai Sonata Hybrid SE?

The estimated fuel costs for the 2016 Hyundai Sonata Hybrid SE is $1,550 per year.

That value has 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.

If you were to compare a 2016 Hyundai Sonata Hybrid SE to an average vehicle over 5 years, you will save $3,750 on fuel.

🛢 How Many Barrels of Petroleum Does a 2016 Hyundai Sonata Hybrid SE Consume?

The 2016 Hyundai Sonata Hybrid SE will consume roughly 7 barrels of petroleum per year, using the standard estimate of 15,000 miles per year.

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

💨 How Many Grams of CO2 Does a 2016 Hyundai Sonata Hybrid SE Emit?

For every mile driven, the 2016 Hyundai Sonata Hybrid SE will emit 221 grams of CO2, which is about 3,315,000 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 113 trees would be needed to offset emissions from the 2016 Hyundai Sonata Hybrid SE.

Overview

The table below covers all of the miles per gallon, engine specifications, and emission details we have for the 2016 Hyundai Sonata Hybrid SE.

City MPG39
Highway MPG42
Combined MPG41
Save/Spend vs Average CarSave $3,750
Fuel Cost$1,550
Fuel Type 1Regular
Electric Motor270V Li-Ion
ATV TypeHybrid
Barrels of Petroleum7
Grams of CO23,315,000
Trees Needed to Offset158
DriveFront-Wheel Drive
Cylinders4
Displacement2
TransmissionAutomatic (AM6)
Vehicle ClassMidsize Cars
Start/Stop?Yes
Supercharged?No
Turbocharged?No

Related Hyundai Models from 2016

If you're interested in other Hyundai models from 2016, you can find them in the table below. You can click the model link to find miles per gallon and emission information for that model.

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  • "2016 Hyundai Sonata Hybrid SE MPG and Fuel Economy." MPG Buddy. Accessed on January 3, 2026. https://mpgbuddy.com/cars/hyundai/sonata-hybrid-se/2016.

  • "2016 Hyundai Sonata Hybrid SE MPG and Fuel Economy." MPG Buddy, https://mpgbuddy.com/cars/hyundai/sonata-hybrid-se/2016. Accessed January 3, 2026.

  • 2016 Hyundai Sonata Hybrid SE MPG and Fuel Economy. MPG Buddy. Retrieved from https://mpgbuddy.com/cars/hyundai/sonata-hybrid-se/2016.