Hyundai Elantra Hybrid
50 MPG The 2026 Hyundai Elantra Hybrid is EPA-rated at 50 MPG combined (49 city / 52 highway). Over 15,000 miles a year that is about 300 gallons, $960 a year in fuel, or $0.064 per mile at $3.20/gal.
Across its full 2021–2026 run it averages 50 MPG, essentially flat across 6 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 | $0.050 | $500 | $750 | $1000 |
| $3.00/gal | $0.060 | $600 | $900 | $1200 |
| $3.20/gal | $0.064 | $640 | $960 | $1280 |
| $3.50/gal | $0.070 | $700 | $1050 | $1400 |
| $4.00/gal | $0.080 | $800 | $1200 | $1600 |
| $4.50/gal | $0.090 | $900 | $1350 | $1800 |
| $5.00/gal | $0.100 | $1000 | $1500 | $2000 |
Every model year
| Year | Combined | City | Highway | EPA fuel cost/yr | CO₂ g/mi | Trims |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 50 MPG | 49 | 52 | $1250 | 177 | 1 |
| 2025 | 50 MPG | 49 | 52 | $1250 | 177 | 1 |
| 2024 | 50 MPG | 49 | 52 | $1250 | 177 | 1 |
| 2023 | 50 MPG | 49 | 52 | $1250 | 177 | 1 |
| 2022 | 50 MPG | 49 | 52 | $1250 | 177 | 1 |
| 2021 | 50 MPG | 49 | 52 | $1250 | 177 | 1 |
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 Hybrid ranks 16 on current figures, against a class average of 27.1 MPG.
Closest more-efficient alternatives in the same class: Hyundai Ioniq Plug-in Hybrid (52), Toyota Camry Hybrid LE (52), Hyundai Elantra Hybrid Blue (54), Toyota Prius AWD (54), Toyota Prius Eco (56).
Tailpipe CO₂ is rated at 177 grams per mile, which works out to roughly 2.7 tonnes a year at 15,000 miles.
Questions
What MPG does the Hyundai Elantra Hybrid get?
The 2026 Hyundai Elantra Hybrid is rated at 50 MPG combined by the EPA — 49 city and 52 highway. Across all 6 model years in the database it averages 50 MPG, ranging from 50 to 50 depending on year and trim.
How much does a Hyundai Elantra Hybrid cost in fuel per year?
At 50 MPG and 15,000 miles a year, it burns about 300 gallons — roughly $960 a year with fuel at $3.20 a gallon, or $0.064 per mile. The EPA's own published annual figure for the 2026 model is $1250.
Has the Hyundai Elantra Hybrid become more efficient over time?
Barely. It sits at 50 MPG today against 50 in 2021 — essentially flat across 6 model years, with efficiency gains offset by weight and power creep.
Is the Hyundai Elantra Hybrid efficient for its class?
It ranks 16 of 261 in the Midsize Cars class on current figures, against a class average of 27.1 MPG. That is 22.9 better 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.