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MakesHyundaiSanta Fe

Hyundai Santa Fe MPG

Its best-rated version reaches 36 MPG combined in 2024–2026, the hybrid Santa Fe Hybrid FWD. Its weakest year peaked at 20 MPG (2002–2006 and 2008–2009).

Hyundai Santa Fe: best and lowest EPA combined MPG of its versions, model years 2001–2026152025303540MPG200720102013202120012005201020152020202636 MPG peakHyundai Santa Fe: best and lowest EPA combined MPG by model year152025303540MPG2001200420062008201020122014201620182020202220242026
lowest to best versionbest versionbest version is a hybridmedian of its classengine list turned over
416.7 gal

a year at 15,000 miles for the best 2026 version, the Santa Fe Hybrid FWD. Put it next to its 2001 predecessor, at your own mileage.

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The Hyundai Santa Fe has EPA ratings for 26 model years, 2001–2026, most often among small SUVs. No other Hyundai nameplate rated lower than it in 2018–2019 (in 2019, the Hyundai Tucson was next lowest).

Of the 249 SUV nameplates on this site, few have had a plug-in hybrid version (32 of them); this one has.

Among 69 small SUVs, 2026

The Santa Fe placed 11th (tied). The class leader was the Kia Niro at 53 MPG. The next higher rating, 37 MPG, is shared by two nameplates.

Best EPA combined MPG of each of the 69 small SUVs rated for 202620253035404550Santa Fe 36median 27NiroBest EPA combined MPG of each of the 69 small SUVs rated for 202620253035404550Santa Fe 36median 27

The Santa Fe, five years at a time

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

1999–03tenth of 47SUVs
2004–0819th of 75SUVs
2009–1320th of 88SUVs
2014–1833rd of 50small SUVs
2019–2315th of 70small SUVs
2024–26tenth of 64small SUVs

Where the engine list turned over

  • 2007

    New: 3.3-liter 6-cylinder. Best rating 20 → 21 MPG.

  • 2010

    New: 2.4-liter 4-cylinder, 3.5-liter 6-cylinder. Best rating 20 → 23 MPG.

  • 2013

    New: 2.0-liter 4-cylinder, 3.3-liter 6-cylinder. Best rating 23 → 24 MPG.

  • 2021

    New: 1.6-liter 4-cylinder hybrid, 2.5-liter 4-cylinder. Best rating 25 → 34 MPG.

Powertrains under the name

  • Gasoline

    Rated in 2001–2026.

  • Hybrid

    Rated in 2021–2026.

  • Plug-in hybrid

    Rated in 2022–2023.

All 26 model years, best and lowest version
Model yearsBest versionCombinedCity / hwyLowest versionVersions
2026Santa Fe Hybrid FWD hybrid3637 / 36215
2024–2025Santa Fe Hybrid FWD hybrid3636 / 35225
2022–2023Santa Fe Hybrid Blue hybrid3436 / 32247
2021Santa Fe Hybrid Blue hybrid3436 / 31246
2020Santa Fe FWD2522 / 29224
2019Santa Fe FWD2522 / 29198
2017–2018Santa Fe Sport FWD2421 / 281910
2015–2016Santa Fe Sport FWD2320 / 27199
2014Santa Fe Sport 2WD2320 / 27198
2013Santa Fe Sport 2WD2421 / 29206
2011–2012Santa Fe 2WD2320 / 27215
2010Santa Fe 2WD2321 / 28225
2008–2009Santa Fe 2WD2018 / 24196
2007Santa Fe 2WD2118 / 24197
2003–2006Santa Fe 2WD2018 / 25176
2002Santa Fe 2WD2018 / 25184
2001Santa Fe 2WD2119 / 26184

Version names in the EPA list: Santa Fe 2WD, Santa Fe 4WD, Santa Fe AWD, Santa Fe AWD XRT, Santa Fe FWD, Santa Fe Hybrid, Santa Fe Hybrid AWD, Santa Fe Hybrid Blue, Santa Fe Hybrid FWD, Santa Fe Plug-in Hybrid, Santa Fe Sport 2WD, Santa Fe Sport 4WD, Santa Fe Sport AWD, Santa Fe Sport FWD, Santa Fe Sport Ultimate AWD, Santa Fe Sport Ultimate FWD, Santa Fe Ultimate 2WD, Santa Fe Ultimate 4WD, Santa Fe Ultimate AWD, Santa Fe Ultimate FWD, Santa Fe XL AWD, Santa Fe XL FWD, Santa Fe XL Ultimate AWD, Santa Fe XL Ultimate FWD.

Same class, 2026

Kia Niro53 MPGKia Sorento37 MPGLexus RX36 MPGMaserati Grecale20 MPG

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