Hyundai Elantra SE MPG by year — every rating on record
The Hyundai Elantra SE has a combined EPA fuel economy rating for 4 model years, from 2017 to 2020. Across those years its best rated version returned 35 mpg (2020) and its thirstiest returned 33 mpg (2017). The EPA record holds 4 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2017 | 1 | 33 mpg | 33 mpg | #29 of 110 (74th pct) | Front-Wheel Drive | Regular | Midsize Cars |
| 2018 | 1 | 33 mpg | 33 mpg | #32 of 125 (75th pct) | Front-Wheel Drive | Regular | Midsize Cars |
| 2019 | 1 | 33 mpg | 33 mpg | #43 of 127 (67th pct) | Front-Wheel Drive | Regular | Midsize Cars |
| 2020 | 1 | 35 mpg | 35 mpg | #34 of 124 (73th pct) | Front-Wheel Drive | Regular | 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 SE placed highest in 2017 at #29 of 110, and lowest in 2019 at #43 of 127. It spent 4 of its 4 ranked years in the top half of its class.
Every configuration on record
All 4 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 | 2.0L 4-cyl Front-Wheel Drive Automatic (variable gear ratios) Regular | 2.0L 4-cyl | 31 | 41 | 35 | 328.6 | 8.5 | $1,800 | 259 | 8/10 |
| 2019 | 2.0L 4-cyl Front-Wheel Drive Automatic (S6) Regular | 2.0L 4-cyl | 29 | 38 | 33 | 348.5 | 9.0 | $1,900 | 272 | 8/10 |
| 2018 | 2.0L 4-cyl Front-Wheel Drive Automatic (S6) Regular | 2.0L 4-cyl | 29 | 38 | 33 | 348.5 | 9.0 | $1,900 | 272 | 8/10 |
| 2017 | 2.0L 4-cyl Front-Wheel Drive Automatic (S6) Regular | 2.0L 4-cyl | 29 | 38 | 33 | 348.5 | 9.0 | $1,900 | 272 | 8/10 |
How the rating has moved between model years
Comparing the best-rated configuration of each year. 1 of 1 year-over-year steps improved the top rating.
| Change | Best combined | Delta | Gallons a year at the newer rating |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2019 → 2020 | 33 → 35 mpg | +2 mpg | 329 gal |
What Elantra SE fuel costs over a year
At the EPA's 11,500 miles a year, the 2020 Hyundai Elantra SE burns 329 to 329 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 | $986 | $986 | $0 |
| $3.50/gal | $1,150 | $1,150 | $0 |
| $4.00/gal | $1,314 | $1,314 | $0 |
EPA’s own estimate for the 2020 model year is $1,800 to $1,800 a year in fuel, or $2,250 less 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 35 mpg the Hyundai Elantra SE is 10 mpg better the median, which is worth about $460 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.