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2015 Hyundai Santa Fe MPG & fuel economy

The 2015 Hyundai Santa Fe is a small SUV offered in 8 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 19 to 23 MPG. Efficiency is unchanged from the 2014 model. Among 60 small SUVs rated for 2015, it ranks 29th 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, 2015 #29 of 60 Small SUVs by fuel cost

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Fuel average

The 2015 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 2015 Small SUVs

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  1. 1Lexus NX Hybrid32 MPG $1,453
  2. 2Subaru Crosstrek Hybrid31 MPG $1,500
  3. 3Subaru Legacy/Outback29 MPG $1,603
  4. 4Honda CR-V29 MPG $1,603
  5. 5Mazda CX-529 MPG $1,603
  6. 29Hyundai Santa Fe23 MPG $2,022
  7. 60Hyundai Tucson Fuel Cell50 MPGe $10,800
2015 Santa FeOther small SUVsClass median: $2,022/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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8 EPA-rated configurations

ConfigurationTypeCityHwyCombinedRangeYour cost / yr
FWD · 2.4L 4-cyl · 6-speed automatic
Santa Fe Sport FWD		 Gas 20 MPG 27 MPG 23 MPG — $2,022
FWD · 2.0L 4-cyl turbo · 6-speed automatic
Santa Fe Sport FWD		 Gas 19 MPG 26 MPG 22 MPG — $2,114
FWD · 3.3L 6-cyl · 6-speed automatic
Santa Fe FWD		 Gas 18 MPG 25 MPG 21 MPG — $2,214
AWD · 2.4L 4-cyl · 6-speed automatic
Santa Fe Sport AWD		 Gas 19 MPG 25 MPG 21 MPG — $2,214
FWD · 3.3L 6-cyl · 6-speed automatic
Santa Fe Ultimate FWD		 Gas 17 MPG 23 MPG 20 MPG — $2,325
AWD · 3.3L 6-cyl · 6-speed automatic
Santa Fe AWD		 Gas 18 MPG 24 MPG 20 MPG — $2,325
AWD · 2.0L 4-cyl turbo · 6-speed automatic
Santa Fe Sport AWD		 Gas 18 MPG 24 MPG 20 MPG — $2,325
AWD · 3.3L 6-cyl · 6-speed automatic
Santa Fe Ultimate AWD		 Gas 17 MPG 22 MPG 19 MPG — $2,447

Specs (most efficient configuration)

Fuel
Regular gasoline
Engine / motor
2.4L 4-cyl
Transmission
6-speed automatic
Drivetrain
FWD
Tailpipe CO₂
387 g/mi
EPA fuel economy score
5/10
EPA greenhouse gas score
5/10

2015 Hyundai Santa Fe vs. rivals

vs Nissan Pathfinder 23 MPG · $2,022/yr Same fuel cost vs Kia Sportage 23 MPG · $2,022/yr Same fuel cost vs Kia Sorento 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 Ford Edge 24 MPG · $1,938/yr Edge saves $84/yr vs Toyota Highlander 22 MPG · $2,114/yr Santa Fe saves $92/yr vs Dodge Journey 21 MPG · $2,214/yr Santa Fe saves $193/yr

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Frequently asked questions

What is the gas mileage of the 2015 Hyundai Santa Fe?

Up to 23 MPG combined (20 city / 27 highway); ratings range from 19 to 23 MPG depending on configuration.

What fuel does the 2015 Hyundai Santa Fe use?

Regular gasoline.

What is the fuel average in km/L for the 2015 Hyundai Santa Fe?

The 2015 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 2015 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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