Hyundai Elantra GT
27 MPG The 2020 Hyundai Elantra GT is EPA-rated at 27 MPG combined (24.3 city / 31.3 highway). Over 15,000 miles a year that is about 556 gallons, $1778 a year in fuel, or $0.119 per mile at $3.20/gal.
Across its full 2013–2020 run it averages 27.3 MPG, falling by 3 MPG over 8 model years.
Running cost at different fuel prices and mileages
The figure everyone actually wants, and the one the EPA does not publish — because it depends on a fuel price no agency will commit to.
| Fuel price | Per mile | 10,000 mi/yr | 15,000 mi/yr | 20,000 mi/yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| $2.50/gal | $0.093 | $926 | $1389 | $1852 |
| $3.00/gal | $0.111 | $1111 | $1667 | $2222 |
| $3.20/gal | $0.119 | $1185 | $1778 | $2370 |
| $3.50/gal | $0.130 | $1296 | $1944 | $2593 |
| $4.00/gal | $0.148 | $1481 | $2222 | $2963 |
| $4.50/gal | $0.167 | $1667 | $2500 | $3333 |
| $5.00/gal | $0.185 | $1852 | $2778 | $3704 |
Every model year
| Year | Combined | City | Highway | EPA fuel cost/yr | CO₂ g/mi | Trims |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 | 27 MPG | 24.3 | 31.3 | $2300 | 334 | 3 |
| 2019 | 27 MPG | 24.3 | 31.3 | $2300 | 334 | 3 |
| 2018 | 26.5 MPG | 23.8 | 31 | $2350 | 336 | 4 |
| 2017 | 27 MPG | 24 | 32 | $2300 | 330 | 2 |
| 2016 | 27 MPG | 24 | 32 | $2300 | 330 | 2 |
| 2015 | 27 MPG | 24 | 32.5 | $2300 | 328 | 2 |
| 2014 | 27 MPG | 24 | 32.5 | $2300 | 327 | 2 |
| 2013 | 30 MPG | 26.5 | 37 | $2100 | 299 | 2 |
Where a model year offered several engines or drivetrains, the figure is the average across all EPA-tested trims that year — the trim count is shown so you can see how much averaging is involved.
How it compares in its class
Among the 261 midsize cars models tracked here, the Hyundai Elantra GT ranks 78 on current figures, against a class average of 27.2 MPG.
Closest more-efficient alternatives in the same class: Kia Optima (27.3), Mazda 6 (27.5), MINI Cooper Clubman (27.5), Acura RLX Hybrid (28), Audi A6 (28).
Tailpipe CO₂ is rated at 334 grams per mile, which works out to roughly 5.0 tonnes a year at 15,000 miles.
Questions
What MPG does the Hyundai Elantra GT get?
The 2020 Hyundai Elantra GT is rated at 27 MPG combined by the EPA — 24.3 city and 31.3 highway. Across all 8 model years in the database it averages 27.3 MPG, ranging from 25 to 30 depending on year and trim.
How much does a Hyundai Elantra GT cost in fuel per year?
At 27 MPG and 15,000 miles a year, it burns about 556 gallons — roughly $1778 a year with fuel at $3.20 a gallon, or $0.119 per mile. The EPA's own published annual figure for the 2020 model is $2300.
Has the Hyundai Elantra GT become more efficient over time?
No — it has actually gone backwards, from 30 MPG in 2013 to 27 in 2020. That usually reflects the model growing heavier, more powerful, or moving upmarket rather than the engineering getting worse.
Is the Hyundai Elantra GT efficient for its class?
It ranks 78 of 261 in the Midsize Cars class on current figures, against a class average of 27.2 MPG. That is 0.2 worse than typical for the class.
EPA test figures from fueleconomy.gov. Cost per mile and annual fuel spend are computed at a reference price of $3.20 per gallon — use your own price. Estimates based on official test figures and average fuel prices. Real-world consumption varies with driving style, load, terrain and maintenance.