2017 Hyundai Sonata Plug-in Hybrid MPG and Fuel Economy

On this page, you will find a complete guide to the miles per gallon and fuel efficiency data for the 2017 Hyundai Sonata Plug-in Hybrid.

The 2017 Hyundai Sonata Plug-in Hybrid has a 50 kW IPMSM 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 2017 Hyundai Sonata Plug-in Hybrid is, we have the information you need.

🛣 How Many Miles per Gallon (MPG) Does a 2017 Hyundai Sonata Plug-in Hybrid Get?

First off, the most commonly asked question. A 2017 Hyundai Sonata Plug-in Hybrid gets up to 38 miles per gallon in the city, and 40 miles per gallon on the highway.

The combined average MPG for the 2017 Hyundai Sonata Plug-in Hybrid is 39 miles per gallon.

💵 What is the Average Yearly Fuel Cost for a 2017 Hyundai Sonata Plug-in Hybrid?

The estimated fuel costs for the 2017 Hyundai Sonata Plug-in Hybrid is $1,600 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 2017 Hyundai Sonata Plug-in Hybrid to an average vehicle over 5 years, you will save $6,000 on fuel.

🛢 How Many Barrels of Petroleum Does a 2017 Hyundai Sonata Plug-in Hybrid Consume?

The 2017 Hyundai Sonata Plug-in Hybrid will consume roughly 3 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 2017 Hyundai Sonata Plug-in Hybrid Emit?

For every mile driven, the 2017 Hyundai Sonata Plug-in Hybrid will emit 104 grams of CO2, which is about 1,560,000 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 53 trees would be needed to offset emissions from the 2017 Hyundai Sonata Plug-in Hybrid.

Overview

The table below covers all of the miles per gallon, engine specifications, and emission details we have for the 2017 Hyundai Sonata Plug-in Hybrid.

City MPG38
Highway MPG40
Combined MPG39
Save/Spend vs Average CarSave $6,000
Fuel Cost$1,600
Fuel Type 1Regular Gas and Electricity
Fuel Type 2Electricity
Electric Motor50 kW IPMSM
ATV TypePlug-in Hybrid
Barrels of Petroleum3
Grams of CO21,560,000
Trees Needed to Offset74
DriveFront-Wheel Drive
Cylinders4
Displacement2
TransmissionAutomatic (AM6)
Vehicle ClassMidsize Cars
Start/Stop?Yes
Supercharged?No
Turbocharged?No

Related Hyundai Models from 2017

If you're interested in other Hyundai models from 2017, 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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  • "2017 Hyundai Sonata Plug-in Hybrid MPG and Fuel Economy." MPG Buddy. Accessed on January 3, 2026. https://mpgbuddy.com/cars/hyundai/sonata-plug-in-hybrid/2017.

  • "2017 Hyundai Sonata Plug-in Hybrid MPG and Fuel Economy." MPG Buddy, https://mpgbuddy.com/cars/hyundai/sonata-plug-in-hybrid/2017. Accessed January 3, 2026.

  • 2017 Hyundai Sonata Plug-in Hybrid MPG and Fuel Economy. MPG Buddy. Retrieved from https://mpgbuddy.com/cars/hyundai/sonata-plug-in-hybrid/2017.