2026 Hyundai Santa Fe mpg
Combined mpg, SE FWD
24mpg
- 20 city, 29 highway.
- Top 40% of 139 SUVs (2026).
- 25 trims: 23 to 36 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hybrid SE FWD | 1.6L | FWD | 37 | 36 | 36 | 17.7 | 637 | $1,067 |
| Hybrid SEL FWD | 1.6L | FWD | 37 | 36 | 36 | 17.7 | 637 | $1,067 |
| Hybrid Limited 6P FWD | 1.6L 4cyl | FWD | 37 | 36 | 36 | 17.7 | 637 | $1,067 |
| Hybrid Limited 7P FWD | 1.6L | FWD | 37 | 36 | 36 | 17.7 | 637 | $1,067 |
| Hybrid Limited FWD | 1.6L | FWD | 37 | 36 | 36 | 17.7 | 637 | $1,067 |
| Hybrid Calligraphy FWD | 1.6L | FWD | 37 | 36 | 36 | 17.7 | 637 | $1,067 |
| Hybrid SE AWD | 1.6L 4cyl | AWD | 35 | 34 | 34 | 17.7 | 602 | $1,129 |
| Hybrid SEL AWD | 1.6L 4cyl | AWD | 35 | 34 | 34 | 17.7 | 602 | $1,129 |
| Hybrid Limited 6P AWD | 1.6L 4cyl | AWD | 35 | 34 | 34 | 17.7 | 602 | $1,129 |
| Hybrid Limited 7P AWD | 1.6L | AWD | 35 | 34 | 34 | 17.7 | 602 | $1,129 |
| Hybrid Limited AWD | 1.6L 4cyl | AWD | 35 | 34 | 34 | 17.7 | 602 | $1,129 |
| Hybrid Calligraphy AWD | 1.6L 4cyl | AWD | 35 | 34 | 34 | 17.7 | 602 | $1,129 |
| SE FWD | 2.5L | FWD | 20 | 29 | 24 | 17.7 | 425 | $1,600 |
| SEL FWD | 2.5L | FWD | 20 | 29 | 24 | 17.7 | 425 | $1,600 |
| Limited 6P FWD | 2.5L 4cyl | FWD | 20 | 29 | 24 | 17.7 | 425 | $1,600 |
| Limited 7P FWD | 2.5L | FWD | 20 | 29 | 24 | 17.7 | 425 | $1,600 |
| Limited FWD | 2.5L | FWD | 20 | 29 | 24 | 17.7 | 425 | $1,600 |
| Calligraphy FWD | 2.5L | FWD | 20 | 29 | 24 | 17.7 | 425 | $1,600 |
| SE AWD | 2.5L 4cyl | AWD | 20 | 28 | 23 | 17.7 | 407 | $1,670 |
| SEL AWD | 2.5L 4cyl | AWD | 20 | 28 | 23 | 17.7 | 407 | $1,670 |
| XRT AWD | 2.5L 4cyl | AWD | 20 | 28 | 23 | 17.7 | 407 | $1,670 |
| Limited 6P AWD | 2.5L 4cyl | AWD | 20 | 28 | 23 | 17.7 | 407 | $1,670 |
| Limited 7P AWD | 2.5L | AWD | 20 | 28 | 23 | 17.7 | 407 | $1,670 |
| Limited AWD | 2.5L 4cyl | AWD | 20 | 28 | 23 | 17.7 | 407 | $1,670 |
| Calligraphy AWD | 2.5L 4cyl | AWD | 20 | 28 | 23 | 17.7 | 407 | $1,670 |
Fuel cost
SE FWD, 24 mpg combined.
- Per year
- $1,600
- Per month
- $133
- Per mile
- 13.3 cents
- Fill the tank
- $56.64
- Best mpg: Hybrid SE FWD, 36 mpg. $1,067 a year.
- Top trim: Hybrid Calligraphy AWD. $1,129 a year. $471 less than the SE FWD.
Trip cost
| Trip | Gallons | Cost |
|---|---|---|
| 100 miles | 3.4 | $11.03 |
| 300 miles | 10.3 | $33.10 |
| 500 miles | 17.2 | $55.17 |
| 1,000 miles | 34.5 | $110 |
Commute cost
- Per month
- $116
- Per year
- $1,387
- Miles a month
- 867
SE FWD. 20 miles each way, 5 days a week.
Is 24 mpg good? Yes. Beats 52% of 2026 cars.
MPG by year
Rivals
| Car | Cheapest trim | MPG or range | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 Hyundai Santa Fe | SE FWD | 24 mpg | |
| 2026 Hyundai Palisade | SE FWD | 21 mpg | Compare |
| 2026 Hyundai Tucson | SE FWD | 28 mpg | Compare |
| 2026 Kia Sorento | LX FWD | 26 mpg | Compare |
| 2026 Acura ADX | FWD | 29 mpg | Compare |
| 2026 Hyundai Ioniq 5 | SE Standard Range RWD | 245 mi range |
What this cannot tell you
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