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2013 Hyundai Santa Fe MPG & fuel economy

The 2013 Hyundai Santa Fe is a small SUV offered in 6 EPA-rated configurations. The most efficient version returns 24 MPG combined (21 city / 29 highway) on regular gasoline. Across the lineup, combined ratings range from 20 to 24 MPG. That's up 1 MPG from the 2012 model. Among 54 small SUVs rated for 2013, it ranks 19th for lowest fuel cost. At 15,000 miles a year with $3.10/gal regular gas, it costs about $1,938 a year to fuel.

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Combined 24 MPG 21 MPG city · 29 MPG hwy
Driving range — not published for this model
Your fuel cost $1,938 15,000 mi/yr · $12.92 per 100 mi
Class rank, 2013 #19 of 54 Small SUVs by fuel cost

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Fuel average

The 2013 Hyundai Santa Fe's fuel average is 10.2 km/L (9.8 L/100 km), or 24 MPG combined: 8.9 km/L in the city and 12.3 km/L on the highway.

MPGkm/LL/100 km
City218.911.2
Highway2912.38.1
Combined2410.29.8

How it ranks among 2013 Small SUVs

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  1. 1Toyota RAV4 EV76 MPGe $1,188
  2. 2BYD e663 MPGe $1,458
  3. 3Mazda CX-529 MPG $1,603
  4. 4Subaru Crosstrek28 MPG $1,661
  5. 5Buick Encore28 MPG $1,661
  6. 19Hyundai Santa Fe24 MPG $1,938
  7. 54Infiniti FX5016 MPG $3,703
2013 Santa FeOther small SUVsClass median: $2,085/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 · 6-speed automatic
Santa Fe Sport 2WD		 Gas 21 MPG 29 MPG 24 MPG — $1,938
FWD · 2.0L 4-cyl turbo · 6-speed automatic
Santa Fe Sport 2WD		 Gas 20 MPG 27 MPG 23 MPG — $2,022
4WD · 2.4L 4-cyl · 6-speed automatic
Santa Fe Sport 4WD		 Gas 20 MPG 26 MPG 22 MPG — $2,114
4WD · 2.0L 4-cyl turbo · 6-speed automatic
Santa Fe Sport 4WD		 Gas 19 MPG 24 MPG 21 MPG — $2,214
FWD · 3.3L 6-cyl · 6-speed automatic
Santa Fe 2WD		 Gas 18 MPG 25 MPG 21 MPG — $2,214
4WD · 3.3L 6-cyl · 6-speed automatic
Santa Fe 4WD		 Gas 18 MPG 24 MPG 20 MPG — $2,325

Specs (most efficient configuration)

Fuel
Regular gasoline
Engine / motor
2.4L 4-cyl
Transmission
6-speed automatic
Drivetrain
FWD
Passenger volume
108 cu ft
Cargo volume
35 cu ft
Tailpipe CO₂
375 g/mi
EPA fuel economy score
6/10
EPA greenhouse gas score
6/10

2013 Hyundai Santa Fe vs. rivals

vs Kia Sorento 24 MPG · $1,938/yr Same fuel cost vs Ford Edge 24 MPG · $1,938/yr Same fuel cost vs Kia Sportage 25 MPG · $1,860/yr Sportage saves $78/yr vs Jeep Compass 25 MPG · $1,860/yr Compass saves $78/yr vs Jeep Patriot 25 MPG · $1,860/yr Patriot saves $78/yr vs Nissan Rogue 25 MPG · $1,860/yr Rogue saves $78/yr vs Subaru Forester 23 MPG · $2,022/yr Santa Fe saves $84/yr vs Toyota Venza 23 MPG · $2,022/yr Santa Fe saves $84/yr vs Chevrolet Captiva 23 MPG · $2,022/yr Santa Fe saves $84/yr vs Toyota Highlander 22 MPG · $2,114/yr Santa Fe saves $176/yr

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Frequently asked questions

What is the gas mileage of the 2013 Hyundai Santa Fe?

Up to 24 MPG combined (21 city / 29 highway); ratings range from 20 to 24 MPG depending on configuration.

What fuel does the 2013 Hyundai Santa Fe use?

Regular gasoline.

What is the fuel average in km/L for the 2013 Hyundai Santa Fe?

The 2013 Hyundai Santa Fe's fuel average is 10.2 km/L (9.8 L/100 km), or 24 MPG combined: 8.9 km/L in the city and 12.3 km/L on the highway.

How much does it cost to fuel the 2013 Hyundai Santa Fe per year?

About $1,938 at 15,000 miles a year with $3.10/gal regular gas, or $12.92 per 100 miles. Use the calculator on this page to plug in your own mileage and prices.

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