Does the 2026 Hyundai Santa Fe need premium gas?
No. Regular.
$0extra a year
- Regular listed for the SE FWD.
- All 25 trims list regular.
- Premium by choice: $300 more a year.
- 52% of 138 SUVs (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 | 2.5L | Regular | 24 | $1,600 | $1,900 |
| Hybrid SE FWD | 1.6L | Regular | 36 | $1,067 | $1,267 |
| SE AWD | 2.5L 4cyl | Regular | 23 | $1,670 | $1,983 |
| SEL FWD | 2.5L | Regular | 24 | $1,600 | $1,900 |
| Hybrid SE AWD | 1.6L 4cyl | Regular | 34 | $1,129 | $1,341 |
| Hybrid SEL FWD | 1.6L | Regular | 36 | $1,067 | $1,267 |
| SEL AWD | 2.5L 4cyl | Regular | 23 | $1,670 | $1,983 |
| Hybrid SEL AWD | 1.6L 4cyl | Regular | 34 | $1,129 | $1,341 |
| XRT AWD | 2.5L 4cyl | Regular | 23 | $1,670 | $1,983 |
| Limited 6P FWD | 2.5L 4cyl | Regular | 24 | $1,600 | $1,900 |
| Limited 7P FWD | 2.5L | Regular | 24 | $1,600 | $1,900 |
| Limited FWD | 2.5L | Regular | 24 | $1,600 | $1,900 |
| Hybrid Limited 6P FWD | 1.6L 4cyl | Regular | 36 | $1,067 | $1,267 |
| Hybrid Limited 7P FWD | 1.6L | Regular | 36 | $1,067 | $1,267 |
| Hybrid Limited FWD | 1.6L | Regular | 36 | $1,067 | $1,267 |
| Limited 6P AWD | 2.5L 4cyl | Regular | 23 | $1,670 | $1,983 |
| Limited 7P AWD | 2.5L | Regular | 23 | $1,670 | $1,983 |
| Limited AWD | 2.5L 4cyl | Regular | 23 | $1,670 | $1,983 |
| Hybrid Limited 6P AWD | 1.6L 4cyl | Regular | 34 | $1,129 | $1,341 |
| Hybrid Limited 7P AWD | 1.6L | Regular | 34 | $1,129 | $1,341 |
| Hybrid Limited AWD | 1.6L 4cyl | Regular | 34 | $1,129 | $1,341 |
| Calligraphy FWD | 2.5L | Regular | 24 | $1,600 | $1,900 |
| Hybrid Calligraphy FWD | 1.6L | Regular | 36 | $1,067 | $1,267 |
| Calligraphy AWD | 2.5L 4cyl | Regular | 23 | $1,670 | $1,983 |
| Hybrid Calligraphy AWD | 1.6L 4cyl | Regular | 34 | $1,129 | $1,341 |
Rivals
| Car | Cheapest trim | Grade |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 Hyundai Santa Fe | SE FWD | Regular |
| 2026 Hyundai Palisade | SE FWD | Regular |
| 2026 Hyundai Tucson | SE FWD | Regular |
| 2026 Kia Sorento | LX FWD | Regular |
| 2026 Acura ADX | FWD | Premium |
What this cannot tell you
Check the fuel door or manual before you fill.
Gas prices and the premium gap change by state.
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- Model-level, rule or estimate
- Sources disagree