2025 Hyundai Santa Cruz mpg
Combined mpg, SE FWD
25mpg
- 22 city, 30 highway.
- Top 14% of 15 trucks (2025).
- 10 trims: 21 to 25 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SE Crew Cab FWD | N/A | FWD | 22 | 30 | 25 | N/A | N/A | $1,536 |
| SE FWD | 2.5L | FWD | 22 | 30 | 25 | 17.7 | 443 | $1,536 |
| SEL Crew Cab FWD | N/A | FWD | 22 | 30 | 25 | N/A | N/A | $1,536 |
| SEL FWD | 2.5L | FWD | 22 | 30 | 25 | 17.7 | 443 | $1,536 |
| SEL Activity FWD | 2.5L | FWD | 22 | 30 | 25 | 17.7 | 443 | $1,536 |
| SE AWD | 2.5L 4cyl | AWD | 21 | 29 | 24 | 17.7 | 425 | $1,600 |
| SEL AWD | 2.5L 4cyl | AWD | 21 | 29 | 24 | 17.7 | 425 | $1,600 |
| SEL Activity AWD | 2.5L 4cyl | AWD | 21 | 29 | 24 | 17.7 | 425 | $1,600 |
| Limited AWD | 2.5L 4cyl | AWD | 19 | 27 | 22 | 17.7 | 389 | $1,745 |
| XRT AWD | 2.5L 4cyl | AWD | 18 | 26 | 21 | 17.7 | 372 | $1,829 |
Fuel cost
SE FWD, 25 mpg combined.
- Per year
- $1,536
- Per month
- $128
- Per mile
- 12.8 cents
- Fill the tank
- $56.64
- Best mpg: SE Crew Cab FWD, 25 mpg. $1,536 a year.
- Top trim: Limited AWD. $1,745 a year. $209 more than the SE FWD.
Trip cost
| Trip | Gallons | Cost |
|---|---|---|
| 100 miles | 3.3 | $10.67 |
| 300 miles | 10.0 | $32.00 |
| 500 miles | 16.7 | $53.33 |
| 1,000 miles | 33.3 | $107 |
Commute cost
- Per month
- $111
- Per year
- $1,331
- Miles a month
- 867
SE FWD. 20 miles each way, 5 days a week.
Is 25 mpg good? Yes. Beats 58% of 2026 cars.
MPG by year
Rivals
| Car | Cheapest trim | Combined mpg | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 Hyundai Santa Cruz | SE FWD | 25 mpg | |
| 2025 Ford Maverick | XL FWD SuperCrew | 38 mpg | Compare |
| 2025 Toyota Tacoma | SR XtraCab 6' Bed AT RWD | 23 mpg | |
| 2025 Chevrolet Colorado | 2WD Crew Cab WT | 21 mpg | Compare |
| 2025 Nissan Frontier | King Cab 4x2 S | 21 mpg | Compare |
| 2025 Ford Ranger | XL SuperCrew RWD | 22 mpg |
What this cannot tell you
EPA ratings. Your own mpg will differ.
Gas prices change by state and by week.
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