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2003 Hyundai Santa Fe MPG & fuel economy

The 2003 Hyundai Santa Fe is a SUV offered in 6 EPA-rated configurations. The most efficient version returns 20 MPG combined (18 city / 25 highway) on regular gasoline. Across the lineup, combined ratings range from 17 to 20 MPG. Efficiency is unchanged from the 2002 model. Among 66 SUVs rated for 2003, it ranks 14th for lowest fuel cost. At 15,000 miles a year with $3.10/gal regular gas, it costs about $2,325 a year to fuel.

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Combined 20 MPG 18 MPG city · 25 MPG hwy
Driving range — not published for this model
Your fuel cost $2,325 15,000 mi/yr · $15.50 per 100 mi
Class rank, 2003 #14 of 66 SUVs by fuel cost

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Fuel average

The 2003 Hyundai Santa Fe's fuel average is 8.5 km/L (11.8 L/100 km), or 20 MPG combined: 7.7 km/L in the city and 10.6 km/L on the highway.

MPGkm/LL/100 km
City187.713.1
Highway2510.69.4
Combined208.511.8

How it ranks among 2003 SUVs

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  1. 1Toyota RAV4 EV78 MPGe $1,161
  2. 2Toyota RAV424 MPG $1,938
  3. 3Chevrolet Tracker22 MPG $2,114
  4. 4Honda CR-V22 MPG $2,114
  5. 5Suzuki Vitara22 MPG $2,114
  6. 14Hyundai Santa Fe20 MPG $2,325
  7. 66Land Rover Discovery12 MPG $4,938
2003 Santa FeOther SUVsClass median: $2,906/yr

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

Santa Fe MPG across model years

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6 EPA-rated configurations

ConfigurationTypeCityHwyCombinedRangeYour cost / yr
FWD · 2.4L 4-cyl · 4-speed automatic
Santa Fe 2WD		 Gas 18 MPG 25 MPG 20 MPG — $2,325
FWD · 2.4L 4-cyl · 5-speed manual
Santa Fe 2WD		 Gas 18 MPG 25 MPG 20 MPG — $2,325
FWD · 2.7L 6-cyl · 4-speed automatic
Santa Fe 2WD		 Gas 18 MPG 24 MPG 20 MPG — $2,325
4WD/AWD · 2.7L 6-cyl · 4-speed automatic
Santa Fe 4WD		 Gas 16 MPG 22 MPG 18 MPG — $2,583
FWD · 3.5L 6-cyl · 5-speed automatic
Santa Fe 2WD		 Gas 15 MPG 20 MPG 17 MPG — $2,735
4WD/AWD · 3.5L 6-cyl · 5-speed automatic
Santa Fe 4WD		 Gas 15 MPG 19 MPG 17 MPG — $2,735

Specs (most efficient configuration)

Fuel
Regular gasoline
Engine / motor
2.4L 4-cyl
Transmission
4-speed automatic
Drivetrain
FWD
Passenger volume
101 cu ft
Cargo volume
31 cu ft
Tailpipe CO₂
444 g/mi

2003 Hyundai Santa Fe vs. rivals

vs Pontiac Aztek 20 MPG · $2,325/yr Same fuel cost vs Buick Rendezvous 20 MPG · $2,325/yr Same fuel cost vs Nissan Murano 20 MPG · $2,325/yr Same fuel cost vs Subaru Baja 20 MPG · $2,325/yr Same fuel cost vs Honda Element 21 MPG · $2,214/yr Element saves $111/yr vs Mitsubishi Outlander 21 MPG · $2,214/yr Outlander saves $111/yr vs Isuzu Rodeo 19 MPG · $2,447/yr Santa Fe saves $122/yr vs Nissan Xterra 19 MPG · $2,447/yr Santa Fe saves $122/yr vs Jeep Liberty/Cherokee 19 MPG · $2,447/yr Santa Fe saves $122/yr

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Frequently asked questions

What is the gas mileage of the 2003 Hyundai Santa Fe?

Up to 20 MPG combined (18 city / 25 highway); ratings range from 17 to 20 MPG depending on configuration.

What fuel does the 2003 Hyundai Santa Fe use?

Regular gasoline.

What is the fuel average in km/L for the 2003 Hyundai Santa Fe?

The 2003 Hyundai Santa Fe's fuel average is 8.5 km/L (11.8 L/100 km), or 20 MPG combined: 7.7 km/L in the city and 10.6 km/L on the highway.

How much does it cost to fuel the 2003 Hyundai Santa Fe per year?

About $2,325 at 15,000 miles a year with $3.10/gal regular gas, or $15.50 per 100 miles. Use the calculator on this page to plug in your own mileage and prices.

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