Hyundai Elantra Hybrid Blue
54 MPG The 2026 Hyundai Elantra Hybrid Blue is EPA-rated at 54 MPG combined (51 city / 58 highway). Over 15,000 miles a year that is about 278 gallons, $889 a year in fuel, or $0.059 per mile at $3.20/gal.
Across its full 2021–2026 run it averages 54 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 | $0.046 | $463 | $694 | $926 |
| $3.00/gal | $0.056 | $556 | $833 | $1111 |
| $3.20/gal | $0.059 | $593 | $889 | $1185 |
| $3.50/gal | $0.065 | $648 | $972 | $1296 |
| $4.00/gal | $0.074 | $741 | $1111 | $1481 |
| $4.50/gal | $0.083 | $833 | $1250 | $1667 |
| $5.00/gal | $0.093 | $926 | $1389 | $1852 |
Every model year
| Year | Combined | City | Highway | EPA fuel cost/yr | CO₂ g/mi | Trims |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 54 MPG | 51 | 58 | $1150 | 165 | 1 |
| 2025 | 54 MPG | 51 | 58 | $1150 | 165 | 1 |
| 2024 | 54 MPG | 51 | 58 | $1150 | 165 | 1 |
| 2023 | 54 MPG | 53 | 56 | $1150 | 165 | 1 |
| 2022 | 54 MPG | 53 | 56 | $1150 | 165 | 1 |
| 2021 | 54 MPG | 53 | 56 | $1150 | 165 | 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 Blue ranks 12 on current figures, against a class average of 27.1 MPG.
Closest more-efficient alternatives in the same class: Toyota Prius Eco (56), Toyota Prius (57), Honda Clarity FCV (68), Porsche Taycan Turbo S Cross Turismo (77), Porsche Taycan Turbo Cross Turismo (78).
Tailpipe CO₂ is rated at 165 grams per mile, which works out to roughly 2.5 tonnes a year at 15,000 miles.
Questions
What MPG does the Hyundai Elantra Hybrid Blue get?
The 2026 Hyundai Elantra Hybrid Blue is rated at 54 MPG combined by the EPA — 51 city and 58 highway. Across all 6 model years in the database it averages 54 MPG, ranging from 54 to 54 depending on year and trim.
How much does a Hyundai Elantra Hybrid Blue cost in fuel per year?
At 54 MPG and 15,000 miles a year, it burns about 278 gallons — roughly $889 a year with fuel at $3.20 a gallon, or $0.059 per mile. The EPA's own published annual figure for the 2026 model is $1150.
Has the Hyundai Elantra Hybrid Blue become more efficient over time?
Barely. It sits at 54 MPG today against 54 in 2021 — essentially flat across 6 model years, with efficiency gains offset by weight and power creep.
Is the Hyundai Elantra Hybrid Blue efficient for its class?
It ranks 12 of 261 in the Midsize Cars class on current figures, against a class average of 27.1 MPG. That is 26.9 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.