2020 Hyundai Elantra
Fuel economy, running costs, emissions and safety · from U.S. EPA and NHTSA data
The 2020 Hyundai Elantra is sold in the U.S. with gasoline power. The EPA lists 8 configurations for this model year, with combined economy from 26 to 36 MPG and an estimated annual fuel cost of $1,800 to $2,500 at 15,000 miles.
Key numbers
| Model year | 2020 |
|---|---|
| Vehicle class | Midsize Cars |
| Fuel type(s) | Gasoline |
| Combined economy | 26-36 MPG |
| Best / worst combined | 36 / 26 MPG |
| Annual fuel cost | $1,800-$2,500 |
| Tailpipe CO₂ | 250-352 g/mi |
| EPA smog rating | 3-5 / 10 |
| NHTSA overall | 4 / 5 stars |
What it costs to fuel
Across its configurations, the 2020 Elantra costs about $1,800 to $2,500 a year to fuel at the EPA's 15,000-mile basis, averaging roughly $2,144. Over five years that is about $10,719 in fuel alone before maintenance, insurance and depreciation — which is why the running cost, not just the price, decides what a car really costs.
Relative to an average new vehicle, the most efficient Elantra configuration saves about $2,500 in fuel over five years; less efficient versions spend more.
For context, the average combined economy of midsize cars in this dataset is about 32 MPG. The Elantra sits roughly 1 MPG below that mark at its midpoint, making it thirstier than average for its EPA class.
Configurations and fuel economy
| Version | Engine | Drive | Trans | Fuel | Combined | Annual fuel |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Elantra | 1.4L 4-cyl turbo | Front-Wheel | Automatic | Gasoline | 36 MPG | $1,800 |
| Elantra SE | 2.0L 4-cyl | Front-Wheel | Automatic | Gasoline | 35 MPG | $1,850 |
| Elantra | 2.0L 4-cyl | Front-Wheel | Automatic | Gasoline | 34 MPG | $1,900 |
| Elantra | 2.0L 4-cyl | Front-Wheel | Manual | Gasoline | 30 MPG | $2,150 |
| Elantra | 1.6L 4-cyl turbo | Front-Wheel | Automatic | Gasoline | 29 MPG | $2,250 |
| Elantra GT | 1.6L 4-cyl turbo | Front-Wheel | Automatic | Gasoline | 28 MPG | $2,300 |
| Elantra GT | 2.0L 4-cyl | Front-Wheel | Automatic | Gasoline | 27 MPG | $2,400 |
| Elantra GT | 1.6L 4-cyl turbo | Front-Wheel | Manual | Gasoline | 26 MPG | $2,500 |
Emissions, safety and size
The 2020 Elantra records tailpipe CO₂ of 250-352 g/mi, an EPA smog rating of 3-5 out of 10, a 4-star NHTSA overall crash rating. The EPA classifies it as midsize cars.
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Data: U.S. EPA FuelEconomy.gov (public domain) and NHTSA SafetyRatings. Figures are EPA estimates; real-world results vary.