Hyundai Santa Fe 4WD
20 MPG The 2014 Hyundai Santa Fe 4WD is EPA-rated at 20 MPG combined (18 city / 24 highway). Over 15,000 miles a year that is about 750 gallons, $2400 a year in fuel, or $0.160 per mile at $3.20/gal.
Across its full 2001–2014 run it averages 19.3 MPG, improving by 2 MPG over 14 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 | $0.125 | $1250 | $1875 | $2500 |
| $3.00/gal | $0.150 | $1500 | $2250 | $3000 |
| $3.20/gal | $0.160 | $1600 | $2400 | $3200 |
| $3.50/gal | $0.175 | $1750 | $2625 | $3500 |
| $4.00/gal | $0.200 | $2000 | $3000 | $4000 |
| $4.50/gal | $0.225 | $2250 | $3375 | $4500 |
| $5.00/gal | $0.250 | $2500 | $3750 | $5000 |
Every model year
| Year | Combined | City | Highway | EPA fuel cost/yr | CO₂ g/mi | Trims |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2014 | 20 MPG | 18 | 24 | $3100 | 444 | 1 |
| 2013 | 20 MPG | 18 | 24 | $3100 | 443 | 1 |
| 2012 | 22 MPG | 20 | 25 | $2850 | 404 | 2 |
| 2011 | 22 MPG | 20 | 25 | $2850 | 404 | 2 |
| 2010 | 22.5 MPG | 20.5 | 26.5 | $2775 | 395 | 2 |
| 2009 | 19 MPG | 17 | 23.3 | $3300 | 468 | 3 |
| 2008 | 19 MPG | 17 | 23.3 | $3300 | 468 | 3 |
| 2007 | 19 MPG | 17 | 23.3 | $3300 | 468 | 3 |
| 2006 | 17.5 MPG | 15.5 | 21 | $3550 | 508 | 2 |
| 2005 | 17.5 MPG | 15.5 | 21 | $3550 | 508 | 2 |
| 2004 | 17.5 MPG | 15.5 | 20.5 | $3550 | 508 | 2 |
| 2003 | 17.5 MPG | 15.5 | 20.5 | $3550 | 508 | 2 |
| 2002 | 18 MPG | 16 | 21 | $3450 | 494 | 1 |
| 2001 | 18 MPG | 17 | 21 | $3450 | 494 | 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 97 sport utility vehicle - 4wd models tracked here, the Hyundai Santa Fe 4WD ranks 30 on current figures, against a class average of 18.5 MPG.
Closest more-efficient alternatives in the same class: Honda Element 4WD (20.5), Kia Sorento 4WD (20.5), Mercedes-Benz GLK350 4matic (20.5), Chevrolet Tahoe Hybrid 4WD (21), Chevrolet Tracker 4WD Convertible (21).
Tailpipe CO₂ is rated at 444 grams per mile, which works out to roughly 6.7 tonnes a year at 15,000 miles.
Questions
What MPG does the Hyundai Santa Fe 4WD get?
The 2014 Hyundai Santa Fe 4WD is rated at 20 MPG combined by the EPA — 18 city and 24 highway. Across all 14 model years in the database it averages 19.3 MPG, ranging from 17 to 23 depending on year and trim.
How much does a Hyundai Santa Fe 4WD cost in fuel per year?
At 20 MPG and 15,000 miles a year, it burns about 750 gallons — roughly $2400 a year with fuel at $3.20 a gallon, or $0.160 per mile. The EPA's own published annual figure for the 2014 model is $3100.
Has the Hyundai Santa Fe 4WD become more efficient over time?
Yes. It has gone from 18 MPG in 2001 to 20 in 2014 — an improvement of 2 MPG, or 11% across 14 model years.
Is the Hyundai Santa Fe 4WD efficient for its class?
It ranks 30 of 97 in the Sport Utility Vehicle - 4WD class on current figures, against a class average of 18.5 MPG. That is 1.5 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.