Hyundai Elantra N MPG by year — every rating on record
The Hyundai Elantra N has a combined EPA fuel economy rating for 5 model years, from 2022 to 2026. Across those years its best rated version returned 25 mpg (2022) and its thirstiest returned 23 mpg (2022). The EPA record holds 10 configurations for this nameplate, most recently a Midsize Cars.
Year-by-year EPA ratings
| Model year | Configurations | Best combined | Worst combined | Class rank that year | Drivetrains | Fuel | EPA class |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | 2 | 25 mpg | 23 mpg | #83 of 121 (32th pct) | Front-Wheel Drive | Premium | Midsize Cars |
| 2023 | 2 | 25 mpg | 23 mpg | #79 of 117 (33th pct) | Front-Wheel Drive | Premium | Midsize Cars |
| 2024 | 2 | 24 mpg | 23 mpg | #82 of 101 (19th pct) | Front-Wheel Drive | Premium | Midsize Cars |
| 2025 | 2 | 24 mpg | 23 mpg | #69 of 86 (20th pct) | Front-Wheel Drive | Premium | Midsize Cars |
| 2026 | 2 | 24 mpg | 23 mpg | #57 of 66 (14th pct) | Front-Wheel Drive | Premium | Midsize Cars |
Where it has stood in its class
Ranked against every other nameplate the EPA filed under the same class that year. The Hyundai Elantra N placed highest in 2026 at #57 of 66, and lowest in 2022 at #83 of 121. It spent 0 of its 5 ranked years in the top half of its class.
Every configuration on record
All 10 configurations EPA lists for this nameplate, newest first.
| Year | Configuration | Engine detail | City | Highway | Combined | Gallons/yr | Barrels/yr | EPA fuel cost/yr | CO2 g/mi | GHG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 2.0L 4-cyl Front-Wheel Drive Automatic (AM-S8) Premium | SIDI, turbocharged | 20 | 27 | 23 | 500.0 | 12.9 | $3,350 | 392 | 5/10 |
| 2026 | 2.0L 4-cyl Front-Wheel Drive Manual 6-spd Premium | SIDI, turbocharged | 21 | 29 | 24 | 479.2 | 12.4 | $3,250 | 366 | 5/10 |
| 2025 | 2.0L 4-cyl Front-Wheel Drive Automatic (AM-S8) Premium | SIDI, turbocharged | 20 | 27 | 23 | 500.0 | 12.9 | $3,350 | 392 | 5/10 |
| 2025 | 2.0L 4-cyl Front-Wheel Drive Manual 6-spd Premium | SIDI, turbocharged | 21 | 29 | 24 | 479.2 | 12.4 | $3,250 | 366 | 5/10 |
| 2024 | 2.0L 4-cyl Front-Wheel Drive Automatic (AM-S8) Premium | SIDI, turbocharged | 20 | 27 | 23 | 500.0 | 12.9 | $3,350 | 392 | 5/10 |
| 2024 | 2.0L 4-cyl Front-Wheel Drive Manual 6-spd Premium | SIDI, turbocharged | 21 | 29 | 24 | 479.2 | 12.4 | $3,250 | 366 | 5/10 |
| 2023 | 2.0L 4-cyl Front-Wheel Drive Automatic (AM-S8) Premium | SIDI, turbocharged | 20 | 30 | 23 | 500.0 | 12.9 | $3,350 | 388 | 5/10 |
| 2023 | 2.0L 4-cyl Front-Wheel Drive Manual 6-spd Premium | SIDI, turbocharged | 22 | 31 | 25 | 460.0 | 11.9 | $3,100 | 358 | 5/10 |
| 2022 | 2.0L 4-cyl Front-Wheel Drive Automatic (AM-S8) Premium | SIDI, turbocharged | 20 | 30 | 23 | 500.0 | 12.9 | $3,350 | 388 | 5/10 |
| 2022 | 2.0L 4-cyl Front-Wheel Drive Manual 6-spd Premium | SIDI, turbocharged | 22 | 31 | 25 | 460.0 | 11.9 | $3,100 | 358 | 5/10 |
How the rating has moved between model years
Comparing the best-rated configuration of each year. 0 of 1 year-over-year steps improved the top rating.
| Change | Best combined | Delta | Gallons a year at the newer rating |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 → 2024 | 25 → 24 mpg | -1 mpg | 479 gal |
What Elantra N fuel costs over a year
At the EPA's 11,500 miles a year, the 2026 Hyundai Elantra N burns 479 to 500 gallons depending on configuration. Below is what that costs at three pump prices, and how much more the thirstiest configuration costs than the most efficient one.
| Pump price | Most efficient | Thirstiest | Spread |
|---|---|---|---|
| $3.00/gal | $1,438 | $1,500 | $63 |
| $3.50/gal | $1,677 | $1,750 | $73 |
| $4.00/gal | $1,917 | $2,000 | $83 |
EPA’s own estimate for the 2026 model year is $3,250 to $3,350 a year in fuel, or $5,500 more than the average new vehicle over five years.
How it compares with other Midsize Cars
Across the 483 nameplates EPA classifies as Midsize Cars, the median best combined rating is 25 mpg. At 24 mpg the Hyundai Elantra N is 1 mpg below the median, which is worth about $67 a year at $3.50 a gallon.
- All Midsize Cars rankings — every nameplate in the class, best to worst.
Other Hyundai nameplates
Every Hyundai model compared → — all nameplates ranked by best combined rating, with what each one costs a year.