2023 Hyundai Elantra hybrid vs gas: is the hybrid worth it?
Hybrid Blue FWD vs SE FWD
No. Does not pay back in 6 years.
11.0years to pay back
- Hybrid: $3,600 more. Saves $327 a year.
- Break-even: 132,200 miles.
- No gas trim with the same name. Cheapest gas 2WD trim used.
- 12,000 miles a year. Gas $3.20.
Every hybrid pair
| Pair | MSRP | Rating | Energy a year | Price gap | Saves a year | Payback | Ahead after 6 years |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hybrid Blue FWD SE FWD | $24,550 $20,950 | 54 mpg 37 mpg | $711 $1,038 | $3,600 | $327 | 11.0 years | Gas, $1,640 |
| Hybrid Limited FWD Limited FWD | $29,150 $26,800 | 50 mpg 34 mpg | $768 $1,129 | $2,350 | $361 | 6.5 years | Gas, $182 |
What changes the answer
- Gas price for a 6-year payback: $5.88.
- Miles a year for a 6-year payback: 22,000.
What you give up
| Measure | Hybrid | Gas | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Horsepower | 139 hp | 147 hp | -8 hp |
| Torque | 195 lb-ft | 132 lb-ft | +63 lb-ft |
| Cargo, seats up | 14.2 cu ft | 14.2 cu ft | about the same |
| Cargo, seats down | 14.2 cu ft | 14.2 cu ft | about the same |
What this cannot tell you
Incentives, insurance, upkeep and resale are not included.
Your own mpg will differ.
- 2 or more sources
- 1 source
- Model-level, rule or estimate
- Sources disagree