Does the 2026 Hyundai Elantra need premium gas?
No. Regular.
$0extra a year
- Regular listed for the SE FWD.
- All 13 trims list regular.
- Premium by choice: $206 more a year.
- 64% of 55 sedans (2026) list premium.
12,000 miles a year. Gas $3.20. Premium $0.60 more.
| Trim | Engine | Grade | Mpg | Regular, a year | Premium, a year |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SE FWD | 2.0L 4cyl | Regular | 35 | $1,097 | $1,303 |
| SEL Sport FWD | 2.0L 4cyl | Regular | 34 | $1,129 | $1,341 |
| SEL Sport Plus FWD | 2.0L 4cyl | Regular | 34 | $1,129 | $1,341 |
| SEL Sport Premium FWD | 2.0L 4cyl | Regular | 34 | $1,129 | $1,341 |
| Hybrid Blue FWD | 1.6L 4cyl | Regular | 54 | $711 | $844 |
| Hybrid Blue HEV FWD | 1.6L 4cyl | Regular | 54 | $711 | $844 |
| Hybrid SEL Sport Plus FWD | 1.6L 4cyl | Regular | 50 | $768 | $912 |
| Limited FWD | 2.0L 4cyl | Regular | 34 | $1,129 | $1,341 |
| Hybrid SEL Sport FWD | 1.6L 4cyl | Regular | 50 | $768 | $912 |
| Hybrid SEL Sport HEV FWD | 1.6L 4cyl | Regular | 50 | $768 | $912 |
| N Line FWD | 1.6L 4cyl | Regular | 31 | $1,239 | $1,471 |
| Hybrid Limited FWD | 1.6L 4cyl | Regular | 50 | $768 | $912 |
| Hybrid Limited HEV FWD | 1.6L 4cyl | Regular | 50 | $768 | $912 |
Rivals
| Car | Cheapest trim | Grade |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 Hyundai Elantra | SE FWD | Regular |
| 2026 Hyundai Sonata | SE FWD | Regular |
| 2026 Toyota Corolla | LE FWD | Regular |
| 2026 Honda Civic | LX FWD | Regular |
| 2026 Hyundai Elantra N | N TCR Edition FWD | Premium |
| 2026 Toyota Camry | LE FWD | Regular |
| 2026 Nissan Sentra | S FWD | Regular |
What this cannot tell you
Check the fuel door or manual before you fill.
Gas prices and the premium gap change by state.
- 2 or more sources
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- Model-level, rule or estimate
- Sources disagree