Makes HyundaiElantra

Hyundai Elantra MPG

Its best-rated version reaches 54 MPG combined in 2021–2026, the hybrid Elantra Hybrid Blue. Its weakest year peaked at 22 MPG (1992–1995).

lowest to best versionbest versionbest version is a hybridmedian of its classengine list turned over

277.8 gal

a year at 15,000 miles for the best 2026 version, the Elantra Hybrid Blue. Put it next to its 1992 predecessor, at your own mileage.

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The Hyundai Elantra has EPA ratings for 35 model years, 1992–2026, most often among midsize cars. EPA has listed it under two names: the J-Car/Elantra in 1992 and the Elantra in 1993–2026. Its peak rating is the third highest of the 961 car nameplates with MPG ratings on this site.

Its best version ranked second (tied) of 48 midsize cars in 2021, behind the class leader, the Toyota Prius, and it placed in its class top five in 11 model years. In 1998 the most efficient version of the Elantra still placed fifth from the bottom of 10 small station wagons, where the Volvo V90 rated lowest. From 1992 to 2026 the best rating of the Elantra went from 22 to 54 MPG, the largest gain among 288 cars rated for eight or more years.

Among 26 midsize cars, 2026

The Elantra placed second. The class leader was the Toyota Prius at 57 MPG.

The Elantra, five years at a time

Average rating of its best version per span, placed in the class it sat in most often.

1994–9826th of 43compact cars

1999–0319th of 46compact cars

2004–08fourth of 44midsize cars

2009–13tenth of 46midsize cars

2014–1815th of 53midsize cars

2019–23sixth of 49midsize cars

2024–26second of 24midsize cars

Where the engine list turned over

1999
New: 2.0-liter 4-cylinder. Best rating 24 → 24 MPG.
2017
New: 1.4-liter 4-cylinder, 1.6-liter 4-cylinder. Best rating 31 → 35 MPG.

Powertrains under the name

Gasoline
Rated in 1992–2026.
Hybrid
Rated in 2021–2026.

All 35 model years, best and lowest version

Model years	Best version	Combined	City / hwy	Lowest version	Versions
2024–2026	Elantra Hybrid Blue hybrid	54	51 / 58	23	7
2023	Elantra Hybrid Blue hybrid	54	53 / 56	23	7
2022	Elantra Hybrid Blue hybrid	54	53 / 56	23	8
2021	Elantra Hybrid Blue hybrid	54	53 / 56	28	6
2020	Elantra	36	33 / 41	26	8
2019	Elantra	35	32 / 40	25	9
2018	Elantra	35	32 / 40	25	10
2017	Elantra	35	32 / 40	25	8
2016	Elantra	31	28 / 37	27	7
2015	Elantra	31	27 / 37	27	9
2014	Elantra	31	27 / 37	27	8
2013	Elantra	32	28 / 38	30	7
2011–2012	Elantra	32	28 / 38	26	4
2010	Elantra	29	26 / 35	26	5
2009	Elantra	28	25 / 33	26	4
2007–2008	Elantra	28	25 / 33	27	2
2006	Elantra	26	23 / 31	24	3
2005	Elantra	26	23 / 31	24	2
2004	Elantra	26	24 / 31	24	3
2003	Elantra	25	22 / 30	25	4
2001–2002	Elantra	25	21 / 30	25	2
1999–2000	Elantra	24	21 / 30	22	4
1998	Elantra	24	21 / 29	22	4
1997	Elantra	24	21 / 29	22	5
1996	Elantra	24	21 / 29	22	4
1995	Elantra	22	19 / 27	21	4
1993–1994	Elantra	22	20 / 26	21	3
1992	J-Car/Elantra	22	19 / 26	22	2

Version names in the EPA list: Elantra, Elantra Blue, Elantra Coupe, Elantra GT, Elantra Hatchback, Elantra Hybrid, Elantra Hybrid Blue, Elantra Limited, Elantra N, Elantra non-ISG, Elantra SE, Elantra Touring, Elantra w/Stop-Start, Elantra Wagon, J-Car/Elantra.

Same class, 2026

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