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2012 Hyundai Santa Fe MPG & fuel economy

The 2012 Hyundai Santa Fe is a SUV offered in 5 EPA-rated configurations. The most efficient version returns 23 MPG combined (20 city / 27 highway) on regular gasoline. Across the lineup, combined ratings range from 21 to 23 MPG. Efficiency is unchanged from the 2011 model. Among 94 SUVs rated for 2012, it ranks 22nd for lowest fuel cost. At 15,000 miles a year with $3.10/gal regular gas, it costs about $2,022 a year to fuel.

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Combined 23 MPG 20 MPG city · 27 MPG hwy
Driving range — not published for this model
Your fuel cost $2,022 15,000 mi/yr · $13.48 per 100 mi
Class rank, 2012 #22 of 94 SUVs by fuel cost

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Fuel average

The 2012 Hyundai Santa Fe's fuel average is 9.8 km/L (10.2 L/100 km), or 23 MPG combined: 8.5 km/L in the city and 11.5 km/L on the highway.

MPGkm/LL/100 km
City208.511.8
Highway2711.58.7
Combined239.810.2

How it ranks among 2012 SUVs

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  1. 1Toyota RAV4 EV76 MPGe $1,188
  2. 2Ford Escape Hybrid32 MPG $1,453
  3. 3BYD e662 MPGe $1,458
  4. 4Toyota Highlander Hybrid28 MPG $1,661
  5. 5Mitsubishi Outlander27 MPG $1,722
  6. 22Hyundai Santa Fe23 MPG $2,022
  7. 94Mercedes-Benz G-Class13 MPG $4,558
2012 Santa FeOther SUVsClass median: $2,447/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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5 EPA-rated configurations

ConfigurationTypeCityHwyCombinedRangeYour cost / yr
FWD · 2.4L 4-cyl · 6-speed automatic
Santa Fe 2WD		 Gas 20 MPG 27 MPG 23 MPG — $2,022
4WD · 3.5L 6-cyl · 6-speed automatic
Santa Fe 4WD		 Gas 20 MPG 25 MPG 22 MPG — $2,114
FWD · 3.5L 6-cyl · 6-speed automatic
Santa Fe 2WD		 Gas 20 MPG 26 MPG 22 MPG — $2,114
4WD · 2.4L 4-cyl · 6-speed automatic
Santa Fe 4WD		 Gas 20 MPG 25 MPG 22 MPG — $2,114
FWD · 2.4L 4-cyl · 6-speed manual
Santa Fe 2WD		 Gas 19 MPG 26 MPG 21 MPG — $2,214

Specs (most efficient configuration)

Fuel
Regular gasoline
Engine / motor
2.4L 4-cyl
Transmission
6-speed automatic
Drivetrain
FWD
Tailpipe CO₂
386 g/mi

2012 Hyundai Santa Fe vs. rivals

vs Ford Explorer 23 MPG · $2,022/yr Same fuel cost vs Subaru Forester 23 MPG · $2,022/yr Same fuel cost vs Toyota Venza 23 MPG · $2,022/yr Same fuel cost vs Chevrolet Captiva 23 MPG · $2,022/yr Same fuel cost vs Toyota RAV4 24 MPG · $1,938/yr RAV4 saves $84/yr vs Kia Sorento 24 MPG · $1,938/yr Sorento saves $84/yr vs Suzuki Grand Vitara 22 MPG · $2,114/yr Santa Fe saves $92/yr vs Toyota Highlander 22 MPG · $2,114/yr Santa Fe saves $92/yr vs Mazda CX-7 22 MPG · $2,114/yr Santa Fe saves $92/yr vs Dodge Journey 22 MPG · $2,114/yr Santa Fe saves $92/yr vs Ford Transit Connect 23 MPG · $2,022/yr Same fuel cost

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Frequently asked questions

What is the gas mileage of the 2012 Hyundai Santa Fe?

Up to 23 MPG combined (20 city / 27 highway); ratings range from 21 to 23 MPG depending on configuration.

What fuel does the 2012 Hyundai Santa Fe use?

Regular gasoline.

What is the fuel average in km/L for the 2012 Hyundai Santa Fe?

The 2012 Hyundai Santa Fe's fuel average is 9.8 km/L (10.2 L/100 km), or 23 MPG combined: 8.5 km/L in the city and 11.5 km/L on the highway.

How much does it cost to fuel the 2012 Hyundai Santa Fe per year?

About $2,022 at 15,000 miles a year with $3.10/gal regular gas, or $13.48 per 100 miles. Use the calculator on this page to plug in your own mileage and prices.

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