Hyundai · 2001–2027 · Gas
Hyundai Santa Fe MPG by year
The EPA has rated 27 model years of the Hyundai Santa Fe, from 2001 to 2027. The most fuel-efficient year is the 2023, at 26 MPG combined in its best configuration. The best 2027 model is 14% more efficient than the best 2001 model (24 vs. 21 MPG). The 2027 model is 11% less efficient than the median small SUV that year (24 vs. 27 MPG).
Combined MPG by model year
- Santa Fe, 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 Fe model year
| Year | Type | Best combined | City / Hwy | Class median | Range | Configs | Fuel / yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2027 | Gas | 24 MPG lowest 21 |
20 / 29 | 27 | — | 3 | $1,938 |
| 2026 | Gas | 24 MPG lowest 21 |
20 / 29 | 27 | — | 3 | $1,938 |
| 2025 | Gas | 24 MPG lowest 22 |
20 / 29 | 27 | — | 3 | $1,938 |
| 2024 | Gas | 24 MPG lowest 22 |
20 / 29 | 26 | — | 3 | $1,938 |
| 2023 | Gas | 26 MPG lowest 24 |
25 / 28 | 26 | — | 4 | $1,788 |
| 2022 | Gas | 26 MPG lowest 24 |
25 / 28 | 26 | — | 4 | $1,788 |
| 2021 | Gas | 26 MPG lowest 24 |
25 / 28 | 26 | — | 4 | $1,788 |
| 2020 | Gas | 25 MPG lowest 22 |
22 / 29 | 25 | — | 4 | $1,860 |
| 2019 | Gas | 25 MPG lowest 19 |
22 / 29 | 26 | — | 8 | $1,860 |
| 2018 | Gas | 24 MPG lowest 19 |
21 / 27 | 25 | — | 10 | $1,938 |
| 2017 | Gas | 24 MPG lowest 19 |
21 / 27 | 25 | — | 10 | $1,938 |
| 2016 | Gas | 23 MPG lowest 19 |
20 / 27 | 25 | — | 8 | $2,022 |
| 2015 | Gas | 23 MPG lowest 19 |
20 / 27 | 25 | — | 8 | $2,022 |
| 2014 | Gas | 23 MPG lowest 19 |
20 / 27 | 23 | — | 8 | $2,022 |
| 2013 | Gas | 24 MPG lowest 20 |
21 / 29 | 23 | — | 6 | $1,938 |
| 2012 | Gas | 23 MPG lowest 21 |
20 / 27 | 20 | — | 5 | $2,022 |
| 2011 | Gas | 23 MPG lowest 21 |
20 / 27 | 19.5 | — | 5 | $2,022 |
| 2010 | Gas | 23 MPG lowest 22 |
20 / 28 | 19 | — | 5 | $2,022 |
| 2009 | Gas | 20 MPG lowest 19 |
17 / 24 | 19 | — | 6 | $2,325 |
| 2008 | Gas | 20 MPG lowest 19 |
18 / 24 | 18 | — | 6 | $2,325 |
| 2007 | Gas | 21 MPG lowest 19 |
18 / 24 | 18 | — | 7 | $2,214 |
| 2006 | Gas | 20 MPG lowest 17 |
18 / 24 | 17 | — | 6 | $2,325 |
| 2005 | Gas | 20 MPG lowest 17 |
18 / 24 | 17 | — | 6 | $2,325 |
| 2004 | Gas | 20 MPG lowest 17 |
18 / 25 | 17 | — | 6 | $2,325 |
| 2003 | Gas | 20 MPG lowest 17 |
18 / 25 | 17 | — | 6 | $2,325 |
| 2002 | Gas | 20 MPG lowest 18 |
17 / 24 | 16.5 | — | 4 | $2,325 |
| 2001 | Gas | 21 MPG lowest 18 |
19 / 26 | 17 | — | 4 | $2,214 |
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 Fe year has the best fuel economy?
The 2021 Hyundai Santa Fe, rated up to 26 MPG combined. At 15,000 miles a year with $3.10/gal regular gas, that works out to about $1,788 a year.
Which Hyundai Santa Fe year has the worst fuel economy?
The 2002 model, whose most efficient version is rated 20 MPG combined (about $2,325 a year to fuel).
What is the fuel economy of the latest Hyundai Santa Fe?
The 2027 Hyundai Santa Fe is rated up to 24 MPG combined.