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2018 Hyundai Elantra MPG & fuel economy

The 2018 Hyundai Elantra is a midsize car offered in 10 EPA-rated configurations. The most efficient version returns 35 MPG combined (32 city / 40 highway) on regular gasoline. Across the lineup, combined ratings range from 25 to 35 MPG. Efficiency is unchanged from the 2017 model. Among 74 midsize cars rated for 2018, it ranks 20th for lowest fuel cost. At 15,000 miles a year with $3.10/gal regular gas, it costs about $1,329 a year to fuel.

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Combined 35 MPG 32 MPG city · 40 MPG hwy

Driving range — not published for this model

Your fuel cost $1,329 15,000 mi/yr · $8.86 per 100 mi

Class rank, 2018 #20 of 74 Midsize Cars by fuel cost

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Miles per year Regular gas $/gal

Fuel average

The 2018 Hyundai Elantra's fuel average is 14.9 km/L (6.7 L/100 km), or 35 MPG combined: 13.6 km/L in the city and 17.0 km/L on the highway.

	MPG	km/L	L/100 km
City	32	13.6	7.4
Highway	40	17.0	5.9
Combined	35	14.9	6.7

How it ranks among 2018 Midsize Cars

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1Hyundai Ioniq EV136 MPGe $675
2Tesla Model 3130 MPGe $699
3Toyota Prius Prime133 MPGe + 54 MPG $763
4Honda Clarity EV114 MPGe $796
5Nissan Leaf112 MPGe $810
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20Hyundai Elantra35 MPG $1,329
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74Honda Clarity68 MPGe $7,941

2018 ElantraOther midsize carsClass median: $1,921/yr

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

Elantra MPG across model years

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10 EPA-rated configurations

Configuration	Type	City	Hwy	Combined	Range	Your cost / yr
FWD · 1.4L 4-cyl turbo · 7-speed dual-clutch Elantra	Gas	32 MPG	40 MPG	35 MPG	—	$1,329
FWD · 2.0L 4-cyl · 6-speed automatic Elantra SE	Gas	29 MPG	38 MPG	33 MPG	—	$1,409
FWD · 2.0L 4-cyl · 6-speed automatic Elantra	Gas	28 MPG	37 MPG	32 MPG	—	$1,453
FWD · 2.0L 4-cyl · 6-speed manual Elantra	Gas	26 MPG	36 MPG	29 MPG	—	$1,603
FWD · 1.6L 4-cyl turbo · 7-speed dual-clutch Elantra	Gas	26 MPG	33 MPG	29 MPG	—	$1,603
FWD · 1.6L 4-cyl turbo · 7-speed dual-clutch Elantra GT	Gas	26 MPG	32 MPG	28 MPG	—	$1,661
FWD · 2.0L 4-cyl · 6-speed automatic Elantra GT	Gas	24 MPG	32 MPG	27 MPG	—	$1,722
FWD · 2.0L 4-cyl · 6-speed manual Elantra GT	Gas	23 MPG	31 MPG	26 MPG	—	$1,788
FWD · 1.6L 4-cyl turbo · 6-speed manual Elantra GT	Gas	22 MPG	29 MPG	25 MPG	—	$1,860
FWD · 1.6L 4-cyl turbo · 6-speed manual Elantra	Gas	22 MPG	30 MPG	25 MPG	—	$1,860

Specs (most efficient configuration)

Fuel: Regular gasoline
Engine / motor: 1.4L 4-cyl turbo
Transmission: 7-speed dual-clutch
Drivetrain: FWD
Passenger volume: 96 cu ft
Cargo volume: 14 cu ft
Tailpipe CO₂: 256 g/mi
EPA fuel economy score: 8/10
EPA greenhouse gas score: 8/10

2018 Hyundai Elantra vs. rivals

vs Toyota Corolla 34 MPG · $1,368/yr Elantra saves $39/yr vs Nissan Sentra 32 MPG · $1,453/yr Elantra saves $125/yr vs Nissan Kicks 33 MPG · $1,409/yr Elantra saves $81/yr vs Toyota Camry 34 MPG · $1,368/yr Elantra saves $39/yr vs Subaru Impreza 32 MPG · $1,453/yr Elantra saves $125/yr vs Chevrolet Malibu 30 MPG · $1,550/yr Elantra saves $221/yr

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Frequently asked questions

What is the gas mileage of the 2018 Hyundai Elantra?

Up to 35 MPG combined (32 city / 40 highway); ratings range from 25 to 35 MPG depending on configuration.

What fuel does the 2018 Hyundai Elantra use?

Regular gasoline.

What is the fuel average in km/L for the 2018 Hyundai Elantra?