Hyundai Sonata Hybrid
47 MPG The 2026 Hyundai Sonata Hybrid is EPA-rated at 47 MPG combined (44 city / 51 highway). Over 15,000 miles a year that is about 319 gallons, $1021 a year in fuel, or $0.068 per mile at $3.20/gal.
Across its full 2011–2026 run it averages 42.1 MPG, improving by 11 MPG over 16 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 | $0.053 | $532 | $798 | $1064 |
| $3.00/gal | $0.064 | $638 | $957 | $1277 |
| $3.20/gal | $0.068 | $681 | $1021 | $1362 |
| $3.50/gal | $0.074 | $745 | $1117 | $1489 |
| $4.00/gal | $0.085 | $851 | $1277 | $1702 |
| $4.50/gal | $0.096 | $957 | $1436 | $1915 |
| $5.00/gal | $0.106 | $1064 | $1596 | $2128 |
Every model year
| Year | Combined | City | Highway | EPA fuel cost/yr | CO₂ g/mi | Trims |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 47 MPG | 44 | 51 | $1300 | 188 | 1 |
| 2025 | 47 MPG | 44 | 51 | $1300 | 188 | 1 |
| 2024 | 47 MPG | 44 | 51 | $1300 | 188 | 1 |
| 2023 | 47 MPG | 45 | 51 | $1300 | 189 | 1 |
| 2022 | 47 MPG | 45 | 51 | $1300 | 189 | 1 |
| 2021 | 47 MPG | 45 | 51 | $1300 | 189 | 1 |
| 2020 | 47 MPG | 45 | 51 | $1300 | 189 | 1 |
| 2019 | 41 MPG | 39 | 44 | $1500 | 217 | 1 |
| 2018 | 41 MPG | 39 | 44 | $1500 | 217 | 1 |
| 2017 | 40 MPG | 38 | 43 | $1550 | 222 | 1 |
| 2016 | 40 MPG | 38 | 41 | $1550 | 225 | 1 |
| 2015 | 37 MPG | 35 | 38 | $1700 | 242 | 1 |
| 2014 | 37 MPG | 35 | 38 | $1700 | 242 | 1 |
| 2013 | 37 MPG | 35 | 38 | $1700 | 242 | 1 |
| 2012 | 36 MPG | 34 | 39 | $1750 | 247 | 1 |
| 2011 | 36 MPG | 34 | 39 | $1750 | 247 | 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 Sonata Hybrid ranks 18 on current figures, against a class average of 27.1 MPG.
Closest more-efficient alternatives in the same class: Toyota Prius Prime (48), Hyundai Elantra Hybrid (50), Hyundai Ioniq Plug-in Hybrid (52), Toyota Camry Hybrid LE (52), Hyundai Elantra Hybrid Blue (54).
Tailpipe CO₂ is rated at 188 grams per mile, which works out to roughly 2.8 tonnes a year at 15,000 miles.
Questions
What MPG does the Hyundai Sonata Hybrid get?
The 2026 Hyundai Sonata Hybrid is rated at 47 MPG combined by the EPA — 44 city and 51 highway. Across all 16 model years in the database it averages 42.1 MPG, ranging from 36 to 47 depending on year and trim.
How much does a Hyundai Sonata Hybrid cost in fuel per year?
At 47 MPG and 15,000 miles a year, it burns about 319 gallons — roughly $1021 a year with fuel at $3.20 a gallon, or $0.068 per mile. The EPA's own published annual figure for the 2026 model is $1300.
Has the Hyundai Sonata Hybrid become more efficient over time?
Yes. It has gone from 36 MPG in 2011 to 47 in 2026 — an improvement of 11 MPG, or 31% across 16 model years.
Is the Hyundai Sonata Hybrid efficient for its class?
It ranks 18 of 261 in the Midsize Cars class on current figures, against a class average of 27.1 MPG. That is 19.9 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.