2020 · Midsize Car · Gas

2020 Hyundai Elantra MPG & fuel economy

The 2020 Hyundai Elantra is a midsize car offered in 8 EPA-rated configurations. The most efficient version returns 36 MPG combined (33 city / 41 highway) on regular gasoline. Across the lineup, combined ratings range from 26 to 36 MPG. That's up 1 MPG from the 2019 model. Among 64 midsize cars rated for 2020, it ranks 17th for lowest fuel cost. At 15,000 miles a year with $3.10/gal regular gas, it costs about $1,292 a year to fuel.

Compare

Combined 36 MPG 33 MPG city · 41 MPG hwy

Driving range — not published for this model

Your fuel cost $1,292 15,000 mi/yr · $8.61 per 100 mi

Class rank, 2020 #17 of 64 Midsize Cars by fuel cost

What will it cost you?

Your mileage and prices are saved and used across the site.

Miles per year Regular gas $/gal

Fuel average

The 2020 Hyundai Elantra's fuel average is 15.3 km/L (6.5 L/100 km), or 36 MPG combined: 14.0 km/L in the city and 17.4 km/L on the highway.

	MPG	km/L	L/100 km
City	33	14.0	7.1
Highway	41	17.4	5.7
Combined	36	15.3	6.5

How it ranks among 2020 Midsize Cars

Full class ranking →

1Tesla Model 3141 MPGe $648
2Hyundai Ioniq EV133 MPGe $686
3Toyota Prius Prime133 MPGe + 54 MPG $763
4Hyundai Ioniq Plug-in Hybrid119 MPGe + 52 MPG $815
5Nissan Leaf111 MPGe $821
···
17Hyundai Elantra36 MPG $1,292
···
64Honda Clarity68 MPGe $7,941

2020 ElantraOther midsize carsClass median: $1,755/yr

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

Elantra MPG across model years

Full history →

8 EPA-rated configurations

Configuration	Type	City	Hwy	Combined	Range	Your cost / yr
FWD · 1.4L 4-cyl turbo · 7-speed dual-clutch Elantra	Gas	33 MPG	41 MPG	36 MPG	—	$1,292
FWD · 2.0L 4-cyl · CVT Elantra SE	Gas	31 MPG	41 MPG	35 MPG	—	$1,329
FWD · 2.0L 4-cyl · CVT Elantra	Gas	30 MPG	40 MPG	34 MPG	—	$1,368
FWD · 2.0L 4-cyl · 6-speed manual Elantra	Gas	26 MPG	37 MPG	30 MPG	—	$1,550
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	25 MPG	32 MPG	28 MPG	—	$1,661
FWD · 2.0L 4-cyl · 6-speed automatic Elantra GT	Gas	25 MPG	32 MPG	27 MPG	—	$1,722
FWD · 1.6L 4-cyl turbo · 6-speed manual Elantra GT	Gas	23 MPG	30 MPG	26 MPG	—	$1,788

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: 250 g/mi
EPA fuel economy score: 8/10
EPA greenhouse gas score: 8/10

2020 Hyundai Elantra vs. rivals

vs Kia Forte 35 MPG · $1,329/yr Elantra saves $37/yr vs Nissan Sentra 33 MPG · $1,409/yr Elantra saves $117/yr vs Toyota Camry 34 MPG · $1,368/yr Elantra saves $76/yr vs Nissan Kicks 33 MPG · $1,409/yr Elantra saves $117/yr vs Chevrolet Malibu 32 MPG · $1,453/yr Elantra saves $161/yr vs Nissan Altima 32 MPG · $1,453/yr Elantra saves $161/yr

Compare the 2020 Elantra

With any other car from any year, including other Elantra model years. Type a year to jump, e.g. "2015 Accord".

Frequently asked questions

What is the gas mileage of the 2020 Hyundai Elantra?

Up to 36 MPG combined (33 city / 41 highway); ratings range from 26 to 36 MPG depending on configuration.

What fuel does the 2020 Hyundai Elantra use?

Regular gasoline.

What is the fuel average in km/L for the 2020 Hyundai Elantra?