2021 Hyundai Elantra mpg
Combined mpg, SE FWD
37mpg
- 33 city, 43 highway.
- Top 7% of 81 sedans (2021).
- 17 trims: 28 to 50 mpg.
12,000 miles a year. Gas $3.20.
| Trim | Engine | Drive | City mpg | Hwy mpg | Combined | Tank, gal | Miles per tank | Cost a year |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Blue HEV FWD | 1.6L 4cyl | FWD | 49 | 52 | 50 | 11.0 | 550 | $768 |
| Hybrid Blue FWD | 1.6L 4cyl | FWD | 49 | 52 | 50 | 11.0 | 550 | $768 |
| SEL HEV FWD | 1.6L 4cyl | FWD | 49 | 52 | 50 | 11.0 | 550 | $768 |
| Hybrid Limited FWD | 1.6L 4cyl | FWD | 49 | 52 | 50 | 11.0 | 550 | $768 |
| Limited HEV FWD | 1.6L 4cyl | FWD | 49 | 52 | 50 | 11.0 | 550 | $768 |
| SE FWD | 2.0L 4cyl | FWD | 33 | 43 | 37 | 12.4 | 459 | $1,038 |
| SE IVT FWD | 2.0L 4cyl | FWD | 33 | 43 | 37 | 12.4 | 459 | $1,038 |
| SE IVT SULEV FWD | 2.0L 4cyl | FWD | 33 | 43 | 37 | 12.4 | 459 | $1,038 |
| SEL FWD | 2.0L 4cyl | FWD | 31 | 41 | 35 | 12.4 | 434 | $1,097 |
| SEL IVT FWD | 2.0L 4cyl | FWD | 31 | 41 | 35 | 12.4 | 434 | $1,097 |
| SEL IVT SULEV FWD | 2.0L 4cyl | FWD | 31 | 41 | 35 | 12.4 | 434 | $1,097 |
| Limited FWD | 2.0L 4cyl | FWD | 31 | 41 | 35 | 12.4 | 434 | $1,097 |
| Limited IVT FWD | 2.0L 4cyl | FWD | 31 | 41 | 35 | 12.4 | 434 | $1,097 |
| Limited IVT SULEV FWD | 2.0L 4cyl | FWD | 31 | 41 | 35 | 12.4 | 434 | $1,097 |
| N Line FWD | 1.6L 4cyl | FWD | 28 | 36 | 31 | 12.4 | 384 | $1,239 |
| N Line DCT FWD | 1.6L 4cyl | FWD | 28 | 36 | 31 | 12.4 | 384 | $1,239 |
| N Line Manual FWD | 1.6L 4cyl | FWD | 25 | 34 | 28 | 12.4 | 347 | $1,371 |
Fuel cost
SE FWD, 37 mpg combined.
- Per year
- $1,038
- Per month
- $86
- Per mile
- 8.6 cents
- Fill the tank
- $39.68
- Best mpg: Blue HEV FWD, 50 mpg. $768 a year.
- Top trim: Hybrid Limited FWD. $768 a year. $270 less than the SE FWD.
Trip cost
| Trip | Gallons | Cost |
|---|---|---|
| 100 miles | 2.3 | $7.44 |
| 300 miles | 7.0 | $22.33 |
| 500 miles | 11.6 | $37.21 |
| 1,000 miles | 23.3 | $74.42 |
Commute cost
- Per month
- $75
- Per year
- $899
- Miles a month
- 867
SE FWD. 20 miles each way, 5 days a week.
Is 37 mpg good? Yes. Beats 95% of 2026 cars.
MPG by year
Rivals
| Car | Cheapest trim | Combined mpg | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 Hyundai Elantra | SE FWD | 37 mpg | |
| 2021 Hyundai Sonata | SE FWD | 32 mpg | Compare |
| 2021 Toyota Corolla | L FWD | 33 mpg | Compare |
| 2021 Honda Civic | LX FWD | 33 mpg | Compare |
| 2021 Toyota Camry | LE FWD | 32 mpg | Compare |
| 2021 Nissan Sentra | S FWD | 33 mpg | Compare |
What this cannot tell you
EPA ratings. Your own mpg will differ.
Gas prices change by state and by week.
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