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2013 Hyundai Elantra MPG & fuel economy

The 2013 Hyundai Elantra is a midsize car offered in 5 EPA-rated configurations. The most efficient version returns 32 MPG combined (28 city / 38 highway) on regular gasoline. Across the lineup, combined ratings range from 30 to 32 MPG. Efficiency is unchanged from the 2012 model. Among 59 midsize cars rated for 2013, it ranks 14th for lowest fuel cost. At 15,000 miles a year with $3.10/gal regular gas, it costs about $1,453 a year to fuel.

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Combined 32 MPG 28 MPG city · 38 MPG hwy

Driving range — not published for this model

Your fuel cost $1,453 15,000 mi/yr · $9.69 per 100 mi

Class rank, 2013 #14 of 59 Midsize Cars by fuel cost

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Miles per year Regular gas $/gal

Fuel average

The 2013 Hyundai Elantra's fuel average is 13.6 km/L (7.4 L/100 km), or 32 MPG combined: 11.9 km/L in the city and 16.2 km/L on the highway.

	MPG	km/L	L/100 km
City	28	11.9	8.4
Highway	38	16.2	6.2
Combined	32	13.6	7.4

How it ranks among 2013 Midsize Cars

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1Nissan Leaf115 MPGe $783
2Toyota Prius Plug-in Hybrid95 MPGe + 50 MPG $887
3Toyota Prius48 MPG $969
4Ford Fusion Plug-in Hybrid88 MPGe + 38 MPG $1,122
5Ford C-MAX Plug-in Hybrid88 MPGe + 38 MPG $1,122
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14Hyundai Elantra32 MPG $1,453
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59Ferrari FF13 MPG $4,558

2013 ElantraOther midsize carsClass median: $1,911/yr

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

Elantra MPG across model years

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5 EPA-rated configurations

Configuration	Type	City	Hwy	Combined	Range	Your cost / yr
FWD · 1.8L 4-cyl · 6-speed automatic Elantra	Gas	28 MPG	38 MPG	32 MPG	—	$1,453
FWD · 1.8L 4-cyl · 6-speed manual Elantra	Gas	28 MPG	38 MPG	32 MPG	—	$1,453
FWD · 1.8L 4-cyl · 6-speed automatic Elantra Coupe	Gas	27 MPG	37 MPG	31 MPG	—	$1,500
FWD · 1.8L 4-cyl · 6-speed automatic Elantra GT	Gas	27 MPG	37 MPG	30 MPG	—	$1,550
FWD · 1.8L 4-cyl · 6-speed manual Elantra GT	Gas	26 MPG	37 MPG	30 MPG	—	$1,550

Specs (most efficient configuration)

Fuel: Regular gasoline
Engine / motor: 1.8L 4-cyl
Transmission: 6-speed automatic
Drivetrain: FWD
Passenger volume: 96 cu ft
Cargo volume: 15 cu ft
Tailpipe CO₂: 284 g/mi
EPA fuel economy score: 8/10
EPA greenhouse gas score: 8/10

2013 Hyundai Elantra vs. rivals

vs Nissan Sentra 33 MPG · $1,409/yr Sentra saves $44/yr vs Chevrolet Cruze 32 MPG · $1,453/yr Same fuel cost vs Chevrolet Malibu Hybrid 29 MPG · $1,603/yr Elantra saves $150/yr vs Dodge Dart 29 MPG · $1,603/yr Elantra saves $150/yr vs Buick Regal Hybrid 29 MPG · $1,603/yr Elantra saves $150/yr vs Nissan Altima 31 MPG · $1,500/yr Elantra saves $47/yr

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Frequently asked questions

What is the gas mileage of the 2013 Hyundai Elantra?

Up to 32 MPG combined (28 city / 38 highway); ratings range from 30 to 32 MPG depending on configuration.

What fuel does the 2013 Hyundai Elantra use?

Regular gasoline.

What is the fuel average in km/L for the 2013 Hyundai Elantra?