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Hyundai MPG by model
EPA has rated 26 Hyundai nameplates in model years 1986–2026; eight of them have a page of their own here. Its highest rating is 59 MPG, by the Ioniq (hybrid) in 2021–2022. The Sonata has the longest record, 38 model years, and the Entourage the weakest yearly peak, 18 MPG. Of these nameplates, four have had a plug-in hybrid version, the fifth most of any make on this site. Of the 26, 17 are cars. For 2026 EPA rated eight of its nameplates with fuel-burning versions; the Elantra leads them at 54 MPG.
Every Hyundai nameplate
| Nameplate | Model years | Class (most years) | Best version, MPG | Weakest year | Other powertrains |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Accent | 1995–2022 | compact cars | 36 (2020–2022) | 28 | gasoline only |
| ElantraEPA names: J-Car/Elantra 1992–1992; Elantra 1993–2026 | 1992–2026 | midsize cars | 54 (2024–2026) | 22 | hybrid |
| Ioniq | 2017–2022 | large cars | 59 (2021–2022) | 58 | electric, hybrid, plug-in hybrid |
| Ioniq 6 | 2023–2025 | electric | 140 MPGe | – | electric |
| Palisade | 2020–2026 | standard SUVs | 34 (2026) | 22 | hybrid |
| Santa Fe | 2001–2026 | small SUVs | 36 (2024–2026) | 20 | hybrid, plug-in hybrid |
| Sonata | 1989–2026 | midsize cars | 52 (2021–2023) | 20 | hybrid, plug-in hybrid |
| Tucson | 2005–2026 | small SUVs | 38 (2024–2026) | 22 | fuel cell, hybrid, plug-in hybrid |
| Accent/Brio | 2000–2005 | compact cars | 28 (2003–2005) | 28 | gasoline only |
| Azera | 2006–2017 | large cars | 23 (2015–2017) | 20 | gasoline only |
| Entouragesame ratings as the Kia Sedona | 2007–2011 | minivans | 21 (2011) | 18 | gasoline only |
| Equus | 2011–2016 | large cars | 18 (2014–2016) | 18 | gasoline only |
| Excel | 1987–1994 | subcompact cars | 28 (1991–1993) | 27 | gasoline only |
| Genesis | 2009–2016 | subcompact cars | 24 (2011–2013) | 21 | gasoline only |
| Ioniq 5 | 2022 and 2024–2026 | electric | 115 MPGe | – | electric |
| Ioniq 9 | 2026 | electric | 92 MPGe | – | electric |
| Kona | 2018–2026 | small SUVs | 32 (2022–2023) | 30 | electric |
| Pony Excel | 1986 | subcompact cars | 27 (1986) | 27 | gasoline only |
| Precis | 1994 | compact cars | 27 (1994) | 27 | gasoline only |
| Santa Cruz | 2022–2026 | small SUVs | 25 (2025–2026) | 23 | gasoline only |
| Scoupe | 1991–1995 | subcompact cars | 27 (1993 and 1995) | 25 | gasoline only |
| Tiburon | 1997–2008 | subcompact cars | 24 (2000–2001) | 23 | gasoline only |
| Veloster | 2012–2017 and 2019–2022 | compact cars | 31 (2013 and 2016–2017) | 25 | gasoline only |
| Venue | 2020–2026 | midsize cars | 32 (2020) | 31 | gasoline only |
| Veracruz | 2007–2012 | SUVs | 19 (2010–2012) | 18 | gasoline only |
| XG | 2001–2005 | midsize cars | 20 (2001) | 18 | gasoline only |