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2008 Hyundai Santa Fe MPG & fuel economy

The 2008 Hyundai Santa Fe is a SUV offered in 6 EPA-rated configurations. The most efficient version returns 20 MPG combined (18 city / 24 highway) on regular gasoline. Across the lineup, combined ratings range from 19 to 20 MPG. That's down 1 MPG from the 2007 model. Among 101 SUVs rated for 2008, it ranks 26th 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 · 24 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, 2008 #26 of 101 SUVs by fuel cost

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Fuel average

The 2008 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 10.2 km/L on the highway.

MPGkm/LL/100 km
City187.713.1
Highway2410.29.8
Combined208.511.8

How it ranks among 2008 SUVs

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  1. 1Ford Escape Hybrid32 MPG $1,453
  2. 2Mazda Tribute Hybrid32 MPG $1,453
  3. 3Mercury Mariner Hybrid32 MPG $1,453
  4. 4Saturn Vue Hybrid28 MPG $1,661
  5. 5Toyota Highlander Hybrid26 MPG $1,788
  6. 26Hyundai Santa Fe20 MPG $2,325
  7. 101Mercedes-Benz G-Class13 MPG $4,558
2008 Santa FeOther SUVsClass median: $2,735/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 · 2.7L 6-cyl · 4-speed automatic
Santa Fe 2WD		 Gas 18 MPG 24 MPG 20 MPG — $2,325
FWD · 2.7L 6-cyl · 5-speed manual
Santa Fe 2WD		 Gas 17 MPG 24 MPG 20 MPG — $2,325
FWD · 3.3L 6-cyl · 5-speed automatic
Santa Fe 2WD		 Gas 17 MPG 24 MPG 20 MPG — $2,325
4WD/AWD · 2.7L 6-cyl · 4-speed automatic
Santa Fe 4WD		 Gas 17 MPG 23 MPG 19 MPG — $2,447
4WD/AWD · 2.7L 6-cyl · 5-speed manual
Santa Fe 4WD		 Gas 17 MPG 23 MPG 19 MPG — $2,447
4WD/AWD · 3.3L 6-cyl · 5-speed automatic
Santa Fe 4WD		 Gas 17 MPG 24 MPG 19 MPG — $2,447

Specs (most efficient configuration)

Fuel
Regular gasoline
Engine / motor
2.7L 6-cyl
Transmission
4-speed automatic
Drivetrain
FWD
Tailpipe CO₂
444 g/mi

2008 Hyundai Santa Fe vs. rivals

vs Toyota Highlander 20 MPG · $2,325/yr Same fuel cost vs GMC Yukon Hybrid 21 MPG · $2,214/yr Yukon Hybrid saves $111/yr vs Chevrolet Tahoe Hybrid 21 MPG · $2,214/yr Tahoe Hybrid saves $111/yr vs Dodge Magnum 21 MPG · $2,214/yr Magnum saves $111/yr vs Suzuki Grand Vitara 19 MPG · $2,447/yr Santa Fe saves $122/yr vs Jeep Liberty 19 MPG · $2,447/yr Santa Fe saves $122/yr

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Frequently asked questions

What is the gas mileage of the 2008 Hyundai Santa Fe?

Up to 20 MPG combined (18 city / 24 highway); ratings range from 19 to 20 MPG depending on configuration.

What fuel does the 2008 Hyundai Santa Fe use?

Regular gasoline.

What is the fuel average in km/L for the 2008 Hyundai Santa Fe?

The 2008 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 10.2 km/L on the highway.

How much does it cost to fuel the 2008 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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