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2021 Hyundai Elantra MPG & fuel economy

The 2021 Hyundai Elantra is a midsize car offered in 4 EPA-rated configurations. The most efficient version returns 37 MPG combined (33 city / 43 highway) on regular gasoline. Across the lineup, combined ratings range from 28 to 37 MPG. That's up 1 MPG from the 2020 model. Among 54 midsize cars rated for 2021, it ranks 13th for lowest fuel cost. At 15,000 miles a year with $3.10/gal regular gas, it costs about $1,257 a year to fuel.

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Combined 37 MPG 33 MPG city · 43 MPG hwy

Driving range — not published for this model

Your fuel cost $1,257 15,000 mi/yr · $8.38 per 100 mi

Class rank, 2021 #13 of 54 Midsize Cars by fuel cost

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Miles per year Regular gas $/gal

Fuel average

The 2021 Hyundai Elantra's fuel average is 15.7 km/L (6.4 L/100 km), or 37 MPG combined: 14.0 km/L in the city and 18.3 km/L on the highway.

	MPG	km/L	L/100 km
City	33	14.0	7.1
Highway	43	18.3	5.5
Combined	37	15.7	6.4

How it ranks among 2021 Midsize Cars

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1Tesla Model 3142 MPGe $640
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
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13Hyundai Elantra37 MPG $1,257
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54Honda Clarity68 MPGe $7,941

2021 ElantraOther midsize carsClass median: $1,689/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

Configuration	Type	City	Hwy	Combined	Range	Your cost / yr
FWD · 2.0L 4-cyl · CVT Elantra	Gas	33 MPG	43 MPG	37 MPG	—	$1,257
FWD · 2.0L 4-cyl · CVT Elantra	Gas	31 MPG	41 MPG	35 MPG	—	$1,329
FWD · 1.6L 4-cyl turbo · 7-speed dual-clutch Elantra	Gas	28 MPG	36 MPG	31 MPG	—	$1,500
FWD · 1.6L 4-cyl turbo · 6-speed manual Elantra	Gas	25 MPG	34 MPG	28 MPG	—	$1,661

Specs (most efficient configuration)

Fuel: Regular gasoline
Engine / motor: 2.0L 4-cyl
Transmission: CVT
Drivetrain: FWD
Passenger volume: 99 cu ft
Cargo volume: 14 cu ft
Tailpipe CO₂: 244 g/mi
EPA fuel economy score: 8/10
EPA greenhouse gas score: 8/10

2021 Hyundai Elantra vs. rivals

vs Kia Forte 35 MPG · $1,329/yr Elantra saves $72/yr vs Toyota Camry 32 MPG · $1,453/yr Elantra saves $196/yr vs Chevrolet Malibu 32 MPG · $1,453/yr Elantra saves $196/yr vs Nissan Sentra 33 MPG · $1,409/yr Elantra saves $152/yr vs Nissan Altima 32 MPG · $1,453/yr Elantra saves $196/yr vs Nissan Kicks 33 MPG · $1,409/yr Elantra saves $152/yr vs Toyota Avalon Hybrid 44 MPG · $1,057/yr Avalon Hybrid saves $200/yr vs Toyota Camry Hybrid 52 MPG · $894/yr Camry Hybrid saves $363/yr vs Hyundai Elantra Hybrid 54 MPG · $861/yr Elantra Hybrid saves $396/yr

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Same year, other powertrains: 2021 Hyundai Elantra Hybrid (54 MPG)

Frequently asked questions

What is the gas mileage of the 2021 Hyundai Elantra?

Up to 37 MPG combined (33 city / 43 highway); ratings range from 28 to 37 MPG depending on configuration.

What fuel does the 2021 Hyundai Elantra use?

Regular gasoline.

What is the fuel average in km/L for the 2021 Hyundai Elantra?