Hyundai · 2022–2027 · Gas
Hyundai Santa Cruz MPG by year
The EPA has rated 6 model years of the Hyundai Santa Cruz, from 2022 to 2027. The most fuel-efficient year is the 2027, at 25 MPG combined in its best configuration. The best 2027 model is 9% more efficient than the best 2022 model (25 vs. 23 MPG). The 2027 model is 7% less efficient than the median small SUV that year (25 vs. 27 MPG).
Combined MPG by model year
- Santa Cruz, most efficient version
- Range across configurations
- Class median
Shaded band: range across that year's configurations. Class median: same-year models in the same class, rated in MPG. Click a point to open that model year; the table below lists every value.
Every Santa Cruz model year
| Year | Type | Best combined | City / Hwy | Class median | Range | Configs | Fuel / yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2027 | Gas | 25 MPG lowest 20 |
22 / 30 | 27 | — | 3 | $1,860 |
| 2026 | Gas | 25 MPG lowest 20 |
22 / 30 | 27 | — | 3 | $1,860 |
| 2025 | Gas | 25 MPG lowest 21 |
22 / 30 | 27 | — | 4 | $1,860 |
| 2024 | Gas | 23 MPG lowest 22 |
22 / 26 | 26 | — | 3 | $2,022 |
| 2023 | Gas | 23 MPG lowest 22 |
22 / 26 | 26 | — | 3 | $2,022 |
| 2022 | Gas | 23 MPG lowest 22 |
21 / 26 | 26 | — | 3 | $2,022 |
Fuel cost uses today's default prices for every year so model years compare like for like. Sort any column.
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Frequently asked questions
Which Hyundai Santa Cruz year has the best fuel economy?
The 2025 Hyundai Santa Cruz, rated up to 25 MPG combined. At 15,000 miles a year with $3.10/gal regular gas, that works out to about $1,860 a year.
Which Hyundai Santa Cruz year has the worst fuel economy?
The 2022 model, whose most efficient version is rated 23 MPG combined (about $2,022 a year to fuel).
What is the fuel economy of the latest Hyundai Santa Cruz?
The 2027 Hyundai Santa Cruz is rated up to 25 MPG combined.