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1997 Hyundai Elantra MPG & fuel economy

The 1997 Hyundai Elantra is a compact car offered in 4 EPA-rated configurations. The most efficient version returns 24 MPG combined (21 city / 29 highway) on regular gasoline. Across the lineup, combined ratings range from 22 to 24 MPG. Efficiency is unchanged from the 1996 model. Among 36 compact cars rated for 1997, it ranks 19th for lowest fuel cost. At 15,000 miles a year with $3.10/gal regular gas, it costs about $1,938 a year to fuel.

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Combined 24 MPG 21 MPG city · 29 MPG hwy
Driving range — not published for this model
Your fuel cost $1,938 15,000 mi/yr · $12.92 per 100 mi
Class rank, 1997 #19 of 36 Compact Cars by fuel cost

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Fuel average

The 1997 Hyundai Elantra's fuel average is 10.2 km/L (9.8 L/100 km), or 24 MPG combined: 8.9 km/L in the city and 12.3 km/L on the highway.

MPGkm/LL/100 km
City218.911.2
Highway2912.38.1
Combined2410.29.8

How it ranks among 1997 Compact Cars

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  1. 1Volkswagen Golf/GTI Diesel37 MPG $1,500
  2. 2Volkswagen Jetta Diesel37 MPG $1,500
  3. 3Mitsubishi Mirage31 MPG $1,500
  4. 4Mazda Protege29 MPG $1,603
  5. 5Dodge Neon29 MPG $1,603
  6. 19Hyundai Elantra24 MPG $1,938
  7. 36Jaguar XJ18 MPG $3,292
1997 ElantraOther compact carsClass median: $1,938/yr

Annual fuel cost at 15,000 miles and default prices; shorter bars cost less.

Elantra MPG across model years

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4 EPA-rated configurations

ConfigurationTypeCityHwyCombinedRangeYour cost / yr
FWD · 1.8L 4-cyl · 5-speed manual
Elantra		 Gas 21 MPG 29 MPG 24 MPG — $1,938
FWD · 1.8L 4-cyl · 4-speed automatic
Elantra		 Gas 20 MPG 29 MPG 23 MPG — $2,022
FWD · 1.8L 4-cyl · 4-speed automatic
Elantra		 Gas 20 MPG 28 MPG 23 MPG — $2,022
FWD · 1.8L 4-cyl · 4-speed automatic
Elantra Wagon		 Gas 19 MPG 28 MPG 22 MPG — $2,114

Specs (most efficient configuration)

Fuel
Regular gasoline
Engine / motor
1.8L 4-cyl
Transmission
5-speed manual
Drivetrain
FWD
Passenger volume
93 cu ft
Cargo volume
12 cu ft
Tailpipe CO₂
370 g/mi

1997 Hyundai Elantra vs. rivals

vs Subaru Legacy/Outback 24 MPG · $1,938/yr Same fuel cost vs Nissan Altima / Stanza 24 MPG · $1,938/yr Same fuel cost vs Honda Accord 25 MPG · $1,860/yr Accord saves $78/yr vs Ford Contour 24 MPG · $1,938/yr Same fuel cost vs Mercury Mystique 24 MPG · $1,938/yr Same fuel cost vs Dodge Avenger 23 MPG · $2,022/yr Elantra saves $84/yr vs Chevrolet Cavalier 26 MPG · $1,788/yr Cavalier saves $149/yr vs Pontiac Sunfire 26 MPG · $1,788/yr Sunfire saves $149/yr vs Mitsubishi Galant 23 MPG · $2,022/yr Elantra saves $84/yr vs Kia Sephia 27 MPG · $1,722/yr Sephia saves $215/yr vs Chrysler Sebring 22 MPG · $2,114/yr Elantra saves $176/yr vs Mazda Millenia 20 MPG · $2,962/yr Elantra saves $1,025/yr

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Frequently asked questions

What is the gas mileage of the 1997 Hyundai Elantra?

Up to 24 MPG combined (21 city / 29 highway); ratings range from 22 to 24 MPG depending on configuration.

What fuel does the 1997 Hyundai Elantra use?

Regular gasoline.

What is the fuel average in km/L for the 1997 Hyundai Elantra?

The 1997 Hyundai Elantra's fuel average is 10.2 km/L (9.8 L/100 km), or 24 MPG combined: 8.9 km/L in the city and 12.3 km/L on the highway.

How much does it cost to fuel the 1997 Hyundai Elantra per year?

About $1,938 at 15,000 miles a year with $3.10/gal regular gas, or $12.92 per 100 miles. Use the calculator on this page to plug in your own mileage and prices.

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