Hyundai Sonata Hybrid Blue
51 MPG The 2026 Hyundai Sonata Hybrid Blue is EPA-rated at 51 MPG combined (47 city / 56 highway). Over 15,000 miles a year that is about 294 gallons, $941 a year in fuel, or $0.063 per mile at $3.20/gal.
Across its full 2020–2026 run it averages 51.8 MPG, falling by 1 MPG over 5 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 | $0.049 | $490 | $735 | $980 |
| $3.00/gal | $0.059 | $588 | $882 | $1176 |
| $3.20/gal | $0.063 | $627 | $941 | $1255 |
| $3.50/gal | $0.069 | $686 | $1029 | $1373 |
| $4.00/gal | $0.078 | $784 | $1176 | $1569 |
| $4.50/gal | $0.088 | $882 | $1324 | $1765 |
| $5.00/gal | $0.098 | $980 | $1471 | $1961 |
Every model year
| Year | Combined | City | Highway | EPA fuel cost/yr | CO₂ g/mi | Trims |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 51 MPG | 47 | 56 | $1200 | 175 | 1 |
| 2023 | 52 MPG | 50 | 54 | $1200 | 172 | 1 |
| 2022 | 52 MPG | 50 | 54 | $1200 | 172 | 1 |
| 2021 | 52 MPG | 50 | 54 | $1200 | 172 | 1 |
| 2020 | 52 MPG | 50 | 54 | $1200 | 172 | 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 149 large cars models tracked here, the Hyundai Sonata Hybrid Blue ranks 5 on current figures, against a class average of 21.4 MPG.
Closest more-efficient alternatives in the same class: Hyundai Ioniq (55), Hyundai Ioniq Blue (59), Tesla Model S (60 kW-hr battery pack) (99), Tesla Model S (124).
Tailpipe CO₂ is rated at 175 grams per mile, which works out to roughly 2.6 tonnes a year at 15,000 miles.
Questions
What MPG does the Hyundai Sonata Hybrid Blue get?
The 2026 Hyundai Sonata Hybrid Blue is rated at 51 MPG combined by the EPA — 47 city and 56 highway. Across all 5 model years in the database it averages 51.8 MPG, ranging from 51 to 52 depending on year and trim.
How much does a Hyundai Sonata Hybrid Blue cost in fuel per year?
At 51 MPG and 15,000 miles a year, it burns about 294 gallons — roughly $941 a year with fuel at $3.20 a gallon, or $0.063 per mile. The EPA's own published annual figure for the 2026 model is $1200.
Has the Hyundai Sonata Hybrid Blue become more efficient over time?
No — it has actually gone backwards, from 52 MPG in 2020 to 51 in 2026. That usually reflects the model growing heavier, more powerful, or moving upmarket rather than the engineering getting worse.
Is the Hyundai Sonata Hybrid Blue efficient for its class?
It ranks 5 of 149 in the Large Cars class on current figures, against a class average of 21.4 MPG. That is 29.6 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.