1994 Hyundai Sonata (Y-3) MPG and Fuel Economy

On this page, you will find a complete guide to the miles per gallon and fuel efficiency data for the 1994 Hyundai Sonata (Y-3).

The 1994 Hyundai Sonata (Y-3) has 3 model options: Automatic 4-spd 4-cyl, 2.0 L, Manual 5-spd 4-cyl, 2.0 L and Automatic 4-spd 6-cyl, 3.0 L.

The 1994 Hyundai Sonata (Y-3) Automatic 4-spd 4-cyl, 2.0 L runs on regular gasoline and is in the Midsize Cars car class.

The 1994 Hyundai Sonata (Y-3) Manual 5-spd 4-cyl, 2.0 L runs on regular gasoline and is in the Midsize Cars car class.

The 1994 Hyundai Sonata (Y-3) Automatic 4-spd 6-cyl, 3.0 L runs on regular gasoline and is in the Midsize Cars car class.

🛣 How Many Miles per Gallon (MPG) Does a 1994 Hyundai Sonata (Y-3) Get?

Across all models, the combined average MPG for the 1994 Hyundai Sonata (Y-3) is 20 miles per gallon.

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

Model OptionCombined MPGCity MPGHighway MPG
Automatic 4-spd 4-cyl, 2.0 L211826
Manual 5-spd 4-cyl, 2.0 L211926
Automatic 4-spd 6-cyl, 3.0 L181622

💵 What is the Average Yearly Fuel Cost for a 1994 Hyundai Sonata (Y-3)?

The average fuel costs for all models of the 1994 Hyundai Sonata (Y-3) is $3,167.

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 1994 Hyundai Sonata (Y-3) to an average vehicle over 5 years, you will spend $4,333 more 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 4-spd 4-cyl, 2.0 L$3,000spend $3,500 more
Manual 5-spd 4-cyl, 2.0 L$3,000spend $3,500 more
Automatic 4-spd 6-cyl, 3.0 L$3,500spend $6,000 more

🛢 How Many Barrels of Petroleum Does a 1994 Hyundai Sonata (Y-3) Consume?

Across all models, the average number barrels of petroleum that the 1994 Hyundai Sonata (Y-3) will consume in one year is 15 barrels.

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

Model OptionBarrels
Automatic 4-spd 4-cyl, 2.0 L14
Manual 5-spd 4-cyl, 2.0 L14
Automatic 4-spd 6-cyl, 3.0 L17

💨 How Many Grams of CO2 Does a 1994 Hyundai Sonata (Y-3) Emit?

The 1994 Hyundai Sonata (Y-3) will emit an average of about -15,000 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 1 tree would be needed to offset emissions from the 1994 Hyundai Sonata (Y-3).

Overview

The tables below cover all of the miles per gallon, engine specifications, and emission details we have for the 3 1994 Hyundai Sonata (Y-3) model options.

Automatic 4-spd 4-cyl, 2.0 L

The table below contains all of the details we have for the 1994 Hyundai Sonata (Y-3) Automatic 4-spd 4-cyl, 2.0 L:

City MPG18
Highway MPG26
Combined MPG21
Save/Spend vs Average CarSpend $3,500
Fuel Cost$3,000
Fuel Type 1Regular
Barrels of Petroleum14
Grams of CO2-15,000
Trees Needed to Offset-1
DriveFront-Wheel Drive
Cylinders4
Displacement2
TransmissionAutomatic 4-spd
Vehicle ClassMidsize Cars
Start/Stop?No
Supercharged?No
Turbocharged?No

Manual 5-spd 4-cyl, 2.0 L

The table below contains all of the details we have for the 1994 Hyundai Sonata (Y-3) Manual 5-spd 4-cyl, 2.0 L:

City MPG19
Highway MPG26
Combined MPG21
Save/Spend vs Average CarSpend $3,500
Fuel Cost$3,000
Fuel Type 1Regular
Barrels of Petroleum14
Grams of CO2-15,000
Trees Needed to Offset-1
DriveFront-Wheel Drive
Cylinders4
Displacement2
TransmissionManual 5-spd
Vehicle ClassMidsize Cars
Start/Stop?No
Supercharged?No
Turbocharged?No

Automatic 4-spd 6-cyl, 3.0 L

The table below contains all of the details we have for the 1994 Hyundai Sonata (Y-3) Automatic 4-spd 6-cyl, 3.0 L:

City MPG16
Highway MPG22
Combined MPG18
Save/Spend vs Average CarSpend $6,000
Fuel Cost$3,500
Fuel Type 1Regular
Barrels of Petroleum17
Grams of CO2-15,000
Trees Needed to Offset-1
DriveFront-Wheel Drive
Cylinders6
Displacement3
TransmissionAutomatic 4-spd
Vehicle ClassMidsize Cars
Start/Stop?No
Supercharged?No
Turbocharged?No

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