Hyundai Santa Fe MPG by Year
Here's the official EPA Hyundai Santa Fe MPG for every engine and drivetrain from 2001 to 2027.
Santa Fe MPG by Year and Version
The EPA has rated 170 configurations of the Santa Fe across gas, hybrid and plug-in hybrid versions. Pick a year to compare engines and drivetrains.
| Version | Engine | Transmission | Drive | City | Hwy | Combined | EPA |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Santa Fe Hybrid FWDHybrid | 1.6L 4-cyl | Auto (AM-S6) | FWD | 37 | 36 | 36 | View |
| Santa Fe Hybrid AWDHybrid | 1.6L 4-cyl | Auto (AM-S6) | AWD | 35 | 34 | 34 | View |
| Santa Fe FWD | 2.5L 4-cyl | Auto (S8) | FWD | 20 | 29 | 24 | View |
| Santa Fe AWD | 2.5L 4-cyl | Auto (S8) | AWD | 20 | 28 | 23 | View |
| Santa Fe AWD XRT | 2.5L 4-cyl | Auto (S8) | AWD | 19 | 25 | 21 | View |
Plug-in hybrid rows show the gas-only rating.
Santa Fe MPG Over the Years
Each bar shows the range of combined MPG across every Santa Fe configuration the EPA rated that year, from the thirstiest version to the most efficient. Hover or tap a year to see the numbers.
Years When Santa Fe Fuel Economy Changed
The Santa Fe's ratings stay flat for long stretches. These are the model years where something changed enough to matter when you're comparing used ones.
- 2010: The top combined rating rises to 23 MPG, up from 20 MPG the year before.
- 2021: The first hybrid Santa Fe shows up in the EPA data. Its 34 MPG combined rating tops the previous year's best of 25 MPG.
- 2022: A plug-in hybrid version arrives, rated at 33 MPG combined when running on gas alone.
How the Santa Fe Compares
The EPA rated 69 small SUVs for 2026. The best Santa Fe version, at 36 MPG combined, ties for 11th with 2 other models of 69. Combined ratings in the class run from 20 to 53 MPG, with a median of 27. Plug-in hybrids and electric models are ranked separately.
| Rank | Model | Combined |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Kia Niro | 53 MPG |
| 2 | Toyota RAV4 | 43 MPG |
| 3 | Kia Sportage | 42 MPG |
| 3 | Toyota Corolla Cross | 42 MPG |
| 5 | Lexus NX | 40 MPG |
| 11 | Hyundai Santa Fe | 36 MPG |
What Does a Santa Fe Cost to Fuel?
Pick a Santa Fe, then enter your gas price and how much you drive. The math uses the EPA city and highway ratings, weighted by how much of your driving happens in each.
Santa Fe MPG Questions
Which Santa Fe year gets the best gas mileage?
The 2026 and 2027 Santa Fe Hybrid FWD holds the top EPA rating at 36 MPG combined (37 city, 36 highway).
What's the best gas mileage from a non-hybrid Santa Fe?
The 2021 to 2023 Santa Fe FWD with the 2.5L 4-cylinder and front-wheel drive is rated at 26 MPG combined (25 city, 28 highway).
Is there still a gas-only Santa Fe?
Yes. The 2026 Santa Fe lineup includes 3 gas-only versions, rated 21 to 24 MPG combined.
Does all-wheel drive hurt Santa Fe fuel economy?
A little. On the 2027 Santa Fe, the best front-wheel drive version is rated at 24 MPG combined and the best all-wheel drive version at 23 MPG.
Why doesn't my Santa Fe match the EPA numbers?
EPA ratings come from standardized lab tests. Your results depend on speed, climate, idling, passengers and cargo, roof racks, tire pressure and upkeep. The ratings are best for comparing one vehicle against another. To track your own numbers, try the MPG calculator.
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Where These Numbers Come From
This page was built by Cedrick Reese from the U.S. EPA fuel economy dataset on fueleconomy.gov, which holds 170 ratings for the Hyundai Santa Fe from 2001 to 2027. Each row in the table links to the matching EPA vehicle record, so you can check any figure against the source. Ratings from before 2008 use the EPA's revised estimates, which put older vehicles on the same scale as newer ones. Plug-in hybrid figures in the table are the gas-only ratings, since those are the ones you can compare with a regular car. The page is rebuilt whenever the EPA publishes an updated file, which picks up new model years and any rating corrections. The cost calculator uses the gas price you enter rather than a national average, so the result fits where you live.
Ratings on this page come from the EPA file downloaded on October 1, 2026.
Sources
- Download Fuel Economy Data, fueleconomy.gov, U.S. DOE and EPA
- Vehicle data field definitions, including the revised 1984-2007 estimates, fueleconomy.gov
- Factors that affect fuel economy, fueleconomy.gov