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Hyundai Santa Fe Hybrid: MPG and annual fuel cost, 2026
Rated at 36 MPG combined for 2026, the Hyundai Santa Fe Hybrid is tied for 37th of 113 small SUVs, in the upper half.
- 36MPG combinedtied 37th of 113 in class
- $1,850a year in fueltied 36th of 113 in class
- 244g/mile CO2
Where it stands
Compared only with the hybrid models of its class it is tied for 11th of 23 hybrid small SUVs, in the upper half. The median of that narrower group is 36 MPG, against 29 MPG for all small SUVs together.
Among all hybrid models of the year, regardless of size, it is tied for 25th of 88 hybrid models, in the upper half.
Within the 16 Hyundai models rated for 2026 it is 6th on combined rating; the median of the make's line-up is 34.5 MPG.
In its class, just ahead of it is the Kia Sorento Hybrid at 37 MPG and just behind it is the Hyundai Tucson Plug-in hybrid at 35 MPG.
Fuel cost and CO2
Assuming 15,000 miles a year with 55% of them in the city and regular gasoline at $4.47 per gallon, fuelling the most efficient version comes to about $1,850 a year. That is $450 less than the small SUVs median of $2,300, which makes it tied for 36th of 113 small SUVs, in the upper half.
It emits 244 g of CO2 per mile from the tailpipe; the small SUVs median is 298, a difference of 54 g/mile.
Rated versions
The city rating of 37 is 1 above the highway rating of 36. 2 versions are rated for 2026. The most efficient, Santa Fe Hybrid FWD: 1.6 L, 4 cyl hybrid, Automatic (AM-S6), FWD, gets 36 MPG; the least efficient listed, Santa Fe Hybrid AWD: 1.6 L, 4 cyl hybrid, Automatic (AM-S6), AWD, gets 34 MPG, a gap of 2 MPG. With the file's assumptions that gap is worth about $100 a year in fuel.
| Version | Combined MPG | City MPG | Highway MPG | Annual fuel cost | CO2 g/mile |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Santa Fe Hybrid FWD: 1.6 L, 4 cyl hybrid, Automatic (AM-S6), FWD | 36 | 37 | 36 | $1,850 | 244 |
| Santa Fe Hybrid AWD: 1.6 L, 4 cyl hybrid, Automatic (AM-S6), AWD | 34 | 35 | 34 | $1,950 | 258 |
Year by year
The Hyundai Santa Fe Hybrid is in the data for 6 of the 8 model years from 2019 to 2026. Between 2021 and 2026 the best combined rating rose by 2 MPG, from 34 to 36. Fuel cost for the best version is $1,850 in the latest data against $1,950 in 2021, although the file applies today's fuel prices to every model year, so that change comes from the rating, not from prices.
| Model year | Versions | Best MPG | Lowest MPG | Fuel cost | CO2 g/mi | Class median |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 2 | 36 | 34 | $1,850 | 244 | 29 |
| 2025 | 2 | 36 | 34 | $1,850 | 249 | 29 |
| 2024 | 2 | 36 | 34 | $1,850 | 249 | 28 |
| 2023 | 2 | 34 | 32 | $1,950 | 264 | 27 |
| 2022 | 2 | 34 | 32 | $1,950 | 264 | 26 |
| 2021 | 2 | 34 | 32 | $1,950 | 264 | 26 |
Similar models
| Model | Powertrain | Combined MPG | Annual fuel cost | Model year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lexus RX Hybrid | Hybrid | 36 | $2,300 | 2026 |
| Subaru Crosstrek Hybrid | Hybrid | 36 | $1,850 | 2026 |
| Kia Sportage Plug-in hybrid | Plug-in hybrid | 36 | $1,850 | 2026 |
| Kia Sorento Hybrid | Hybrid | 37 | $1,800 | 2026 |
| Subaru Forester Hybrid | Hybrid | 35 | $1,900 | 2026 |
Compare and rank
Rankings: Small SUVs, Hybrid, Hyundai, Hybrid small SUVs.
Data: US EPA and DOE, as prepared in methods and data.