2024 Hyundai Elantra hybrid vs gas: is the hybrid worth it?
Hybrid Blue FWD vs SE FWD
No. Does not pay back in 6 years.
13.0years to pay back
- Hybrid: $4,625 more. Saves $356 a year.
- Break-even: 156,100 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 | $26,250 $21,625 | 54 mpg 36 mpg | $711 $1,067 | $4,625 | $356 | 13.0 years | Gas, $2,492 |
| Hybrid Limited FWD Limited FWD | $29,450 $27,065 | 50 mpg 34 mpg | $768 $1,129 | $2,385 | $361 | 6.6 years | Gas, $217 |
What changes the answer
- Gas price for a 6-year payback: $6.94.
- Miles a year for a 6-year payback: 26,000.
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
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- Model-level, rule or estimate
- Sources disagree