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2009 Hyundai Elantra MPG & fuel economy

The 2009 Hyundai Elantra is a midsize car offered in 4 EPA-rated configurations. The most efficient version returns 28 MPG combined (25 city / 33 highway) on regular gasoline. Across the lineup, combined ratings range from 26 to 28 MPG. Efficiency is unchanged from the 2008 model. Among 43 midsize cars rated for 2009, it ranks 8th for lowest fuel cost. At 15,000 miles a year with $3.10/gal regular gas, it costs about $1,661 a year to fuel.

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Combined 28 MPG 25 MPG city · 33 MPG hwy
Driving range — not published for this model
Your fuel cost $1,661 15,000 mi/yr · $11.07 per 100 mi
Class rank, 2009 #8 of 43 Midsize Cars by fuel cost

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Fuel average

The 2009 Hyundai Elantra's fuel average is 11.9 km/L (8.4 L/100 km), or 28 MPG combined: 10.6 km/L in the city and 14.0 km/L on the highway.

MPGkm/LL/100 km
City2510.69.4
Highway3314.07.1
Combined2811.98.4

How it ranks among 2009 Midsize Cars

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  1. 1Toyota Prius46 MPG $1,011
  2. 2Toyota Camry Hybrid34 MPG $1,368
  3. 3Nissan Altima Hybrid34 MPG $1,368
  4. 4Nissan Versa30 MPG $1,550
  5. 5Nissan Sentra29 MPG $1,603
  6. 8Hyundai Elantra28 MPG $1,661
  7. 43Bentley Continental Flying Spur12 MPG $4,938
2009 ElantraOther midsize carsClass median: $2,214/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 · 2.0L 4-cyl · 4-speed automatic
Elantra		 Gas 25 MPG 33 MPG 28 MPG — $1,661
FWD · 2.0L 4-cyl · 5-speed manual
Elantra		 Gas 24 MPG 33 MPG 27 MPG — $1,722
FWD · 2.0L 4-cyl · 5-speed manual
Elantra Touring		 Gas 23 MPG 31 MPG 26 MPG — $1,788
FWD · 2.0L 4-cyl · 4-speed automatic
Elantra Touring		 Gas 23 MPG 30 MPG 26 MPG — $1,788

Specs (most efficient configuration)

Fuel
Regular gasoline
Engine / motor
2.0L 4-cyl
Transmission
4-speed automatic
Drivetrain
FWD
Passenger volume
98 cu ft
Cargo volume
14 cu ft
Tailpipe CO₂
317 g/mi

2009 Hyundai Elantra vs. rivals

vs Saturn Aura Hybrid 29 MPG · $1,603/yr Aura Hybrid saves $57/yr vs Kia Spectra 27 MPG · $1,722/yr Elantra saves $62/yr vs Nissan Sentra 29 MPG · $1,603/yr Sentra saves $57/yr vs Chevrolet Malibu Hybrid 29 MPG · $1,603/yr Malibu Hybrid saves $57/yr vs Saturn Aura 26 MPG · $1,788/yr Elantra saves $128/yr vs Chevrolet Malibu 26 MPG · $1,788/yr Elantra saves $128/yr vs Nissan Versa 30 MPG · $1,550/yr Versa saves $111/yr vs Toyota Camry Hybrid 34 MPG · $1,368/yr Camry Hybrid saves $293/yr vs Nissan Altima Hybrid 34 MPG · $1,368/yr Altima Hybrid saves $293/yr vs Toyota Prius 46 MPG · $1,011/yr Prius saves $650/yr

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Frequently asked questions

What is the gas mileage of the 2009 Hyundai Elantra?

Up to 28 MPG combined (25 city / 33 highway); ratings range from 26 to 28 MPG depending on configuration.

What fuel does the 2009 Hyundai Elantra use?

Regular gasoline.

What is the fuel average in km/L for the 2009 Hyundai Elantra?

The 2009 Hyundai Elantra's fuel average is 11.9 km/L (8.4 L/100 km), or 28 MPG combined: 10.6 km/L in the city and 14.0 km/L on the highway.

How much does it cost to fuel the 2009 Hyundai Elantra per year?

About $1,661 at 15,000 miles a year with $3.10/gal regular gas, or $11.07 per 100 miles. Use the calculator on this page to plug in your own mileage and prices.

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