2025 Hyundai Elantra hybrid vs gas: is the hybrid worth it?
Hybrid Blue HEV FWD vs SE FWD
No. Does not pay back in 6 years.
9.4years to pay back
- Hybrid: $3,325 more. Saves $356 a year.
- Break-even: 112,200 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 HEV FWD SE FWD | $25,350 $22,025 | 54 mpg 36 mpg | $711 $1,067 | $3,325 | $356 | 9.4 years | Gas, $1,192 |
| Hybrid Blue DCT FWD SE FWD | $25,450 $22,025 | 54 mpg 36 mpg | $711 $1,067 | $3,425 | $356 | 9.6 years | Gas, $1,292 |
| Hybrid SEL Sport HEV FWD SE FWD | $27,325 $22,025 | 50 mpg 36 mpg | $768 $1,067 | $5,300 | $299 | 17.7 years | Gas, $3,508 |
| Hybrid SEL Sport DCT FWD SE FWD | $27,425 $22,025 | 50 mpg 36 mpg | $768 $1,067 | $5,400 | $299 | 18.1 years | Gas, $3,608 |
| Hybrid Limited HEV FWD SE FWD | $29,700 $22,025 | 50 mpg 36 mpg | $768 $1,067 | $7,675 | $299 | 25.7 years | Gas, $5,883 |
| Hybrid Limited DCT FWD SE FWD | $29,800 $22,025 | 50 mpg 36 mpg | $768 $1,067 | $7,775 | $299 | 26.0 years | Gas, $5,983 |
What changes the answer
- Gas price for a 6-year payback: $4.99.
- Miles a year for a 6-year payback: 18,700.
What you give up
| Measure | Hybrid | Gas | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Horsepower | 139 hp | 147 hp | -8 hp |
| Torque | 109 lb-ft | 132 lb-ft | -23 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