Hyundai · Small SUVs · Gasoline
Hyundai Venue: MPG and annual fuel cost, 2026
At 31 MPG combined, the Hyundai Venue sits 2 MPG above the small SUVs median of 29, which makes it tied for 47th of 113 small SUVs, in the upper half.
- 31MPG combinedtied 47th of 113 in class
- $2,150a year in fueltied 46th of 113 in class
- 291g/mile CO2
Where it stands
Compared only with the gasoline models of its class it is tied for 3rd of 58 gasoline small SUVs, in the top quarter. The median of that narrower group is 26 MPG, against 29 MPG for all small SUVs together.
Among all gasoline models of the year, regardless of size, it is tied for 14th of 180 gasoline models, in the top quarter.
Within the 16 Hyundai models rated for 2026 it is tied for 11th on combined rating; the median of the make's line-up is 34.5 MPG.
In its class, just ahead of it is the Nissan Rogue at 32 MPG and just behind it is the Buick Encore at 30 MPG.
Fuel cost and CO2
The file prices the fuel for its most efficient version at about $2,150 a year, assuming 15,000 miles a year with 55% of them in the city and regular gasoline at $4.47 per gallon. That is $150 less than the small SUVs median of $2,300, which makes it tied for 46th of 113 small SUVs, in the upper half.
It emits 291 g of CO2 per mile from the tailpipe; the small SUVs median is 298, a difference of 7 g/mile.
Rated versions
Its city rating is 29 and its highway rating 33: the highway figure is 4 higher. The data lists one version for 2026: Venue: 1.6 L, 4 cyl, Automatic (AV-S1), FWD.
| Version | Combined MPG | City MPG | Highway MPG | Annual fuel cost | CO2 g/mile |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Venue: 1.6 L, 4 cyl, Automatic (AV-S1), FWD | 31 | 29 | 33 | $2,150 | 291 |
Year by year
The Hyundai Venue is in the data for 7 of the 8 model years from 2019 to 2026. Between 2020 and 2026 the best combined rating fell by 1 MPG, from 32 to 31. The number of rated versions shrank from 2 to 1. Fuel cost for the best version is $2,150 in the latest data against $2,100 in 2020, 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 | 1 | 31 | 31 | $2,150 | 291 | 29 |
| 2025 | 1 | 31 | 31 | $2,150 | 291 | 29 |
| 2024 | 1 | 31 | 31 | $2,150 | 291 | 28 |
| 2023 | 1 | 31 | 31 | $2,150 | 290 | 27 |
| 2022 | 1 | 31 | 31 | $2,150 | 290 | 26 |
| 2021 | 1 | 31 | 31 | $2,150 | 287 | 26 |
| 2020 | 2 | 32 | 30 | $2,100 | 284 | 26 |
Similar models
| Model | Powertrain | Combined MPG | Annual fuel cost | Model year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hyundai Kona | Gasoline | 31 | $2,150 | 2026 |
| Volkswagen Taos | Gasoline | 31 | $2,150 | 2026 |
| Buick Encore | Gasoline | 30 | $2,250 | 2026 |
| Nissan Rogue | Gasoline | 32 | $2,100 | 2026 |
| Toyota Corolla Cross | Gasoline | 32 | $2,100 | 2026 |
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Rankings: Small SUVs, Gasoline, Hyundai, Gasoline small SUVs.
Data: US EPA and DOE, as prepared in methods and data.