Hyundai Santa Fe MPG by Year & Engine (EPA)
EPA fuel-economy ratings for every rated Hyundai Santa Fe model year from 2001 to 2026 — each engine and transmission with its official city, highway and combined figures. Over these years the Santa Fe has been offered with 1.6L 4-cyl, 2.5L 4-cyl, 2.4L 4-cyl, 2.0L 4-cyl, 3.3L 6-cyl, 3.5L 6-cyl power plants; the most efficient version is the 2026 (up to 36 MPG combined). All rated versions run on regular gasoline. Data: U.S. Department of Energy & EPA, fueleconomy.gov; prices are live medians from VehiSales listings.
Hyundai Santa Fe fuel economy by year
| Year | Combined MPG | Engines | Median used price | For sale |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 21–36 | 1.6L 4-cyl, 2.5L 4-cyl | $39,730 | 3,321 listings |
| 2025 | 22–36 | 1.6L 4-cyl, 2.5L 4-cyl | $31,399 | 341 listings |
| 2024 | 22–36 | 1.6L 4-cyl, 2.5L 4-cyl | $29,388 | 207 listings |
| 2023 | 24–34 | 1.6L 4-cyl, 2.5L 4-cyl | $23,794 | 2,191 listings |
| 2022 | 24–34 | 1.6L 4-cyl, 2.5L 4-cyl | $22,988 | 153 listings |
| 2021 | 24–34 | 1.6L 4-cyl, 2.5L 4-cyl | $19,900 | 76 listings |
| 2020 | 22–25 | 2.4L 4-cyl, 2.0L 4-cyl | $17,900 | 238 listings |
| 2019 | 19–25 | 2.4L 4-cyl, 2.0L 4-cyl, 3.3L 6-cyl | $15,900 | 392 listings |
| 2018 | 19–24 | 2.4L 4-cyl, 2.0L 4-cyl, 3.3L 6-cyl | $13,595 | 32 listings |
| 2017 | 19–24 | 2.4L 4-cyl, 2.0L 4-cyl, 3.3L 6-cyl | $13,450 | 71 listings |
| 2016 | 19–23 | 2.4L 4-cyl, 2.0L 4-cyl, 3.3L 6-cyl | $8,999 | 21 listings |
| 2015 | 19–23 | 2.4L 4-cyl, 2.0L 4-cyl, 3.3L 6-cyl | $10,995 | 67 listings |
| 2014 | 19–23 | 2.4L 4-cyl, 2.0L 4-cyl, 3.3L 6-cyl | — | — |
| 2013 | 20–24 | 2.4L 4-cyl, 2.0L 4-cyl, 3.3L 6-cyl | — | — |
| 2012 | 21–23 | 2.4L 4-cyl, 3.5L 6-cyl | — | — |
| 2011 | 21–23 | 2.4L 4-cyl, 3.5L 6-cyl | — | — |
| 2010 | 22–23 | 2.4L 4-cyl, 3.5L 6-cyl | — | — |
| 2009 | 19–20 | 2.7L 6-cyl, 3.3L 6-cyl | — | — |
| 2008 | 19–20 | 3.3L 6-cyl, 2.7L 6-cyl | — | — |
| 2007 | 19–21 | 2.7L 6-cyl, 3.3L 6-cyl | — | — |
| 2006 | 17–20 | 2.4L 4-cyl, 2.7L 6-cyl, 3.5L 6-cyl | — | — |
| 2005 | 17–20 | 2.4L 4-cyl, 2.7L 6-cyl, 3.5L 6-cyl | — | — |
| 2004 | 17–20 | 2.4L 4-cyl, 2.7L 6-cyl, 3.5L 6-cyl | — | — |
| 2003 | 17–20 | 2.4L 4-cyl, 2.7L 6-cyl, 3.5L 6-cyl | — | — |
| 2002 | 18–20 | 2.4L 4-cyl, 2.7L 6-cyl | — | — |
| 2001 | 18–21 | 2.4L 4-cyl, 2.7L 6-cyl | — | — |
2026 Hyundai Santa Fe: engines & MPG
The 2026 Santa Fe was EPA-rated in 5 versions (1.6L 4-cyl, 2.5L 4-cyl), with combined economy from 21 to 36 MPG. Used 2026 models currently list for a median of $39,730 on VehiSales (3,321 for sale).
| Version | Engine | Transmission | Fuel | City | Hwy | Combined |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Santa Fe Hybrid FWD | 1.6L 4-cyl | Automatic (AM-S6) | Regular | 37 | 36 | 36 MPG |
| Santa Fe Hybrid AWD | 1.6L 4-cyl | Automatic (AM-S6) | Regular | 35 | 34 | 34 MPG |
| Santa Fe FWD | 2.5L 4-cyl | Automatic (S8) | Regular | 20 | 29 | 24 MPG |
| Santa Fe AWD | 2.5L 4-cyl | Automatic (S8) | Regular | 20 | 28 | 23 MPG |
| Santa Fe AWD XRT | 2.5L 4-cyl | Automatic (S8) | Regular | 19 | 25 | 21 MPG |
2025 Hyundai Santa Fe: engines & MPG
The 2025 Santa Fe was EPA-rated in 5 versions (1.6L 4-cyl, 2.5L 4-cyl), with combined economy from 22 to 36 MPG. Used 2025 models currently list for a median of $31,399 on VehiSales (341 for sale).
| Version | Engine | Transmission | Fuel | City | Hwy | Combined |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Santa Fe Hybrid FWD | 1.6L 4-cyl | Automatic (AM-S6) | Regular | 36 | 35 | 36 MPG |
| Santa Fe Hybrid AWD | 1.6L 4-cyl | Automatic (AM-S6) | Regular | 35 | 34 | 34 MPG |
| Santa Fe FWD | 2.5L 4-cyl | Automatic (AM-S8) | Regular | 20 | 29 | 24 MPG |
| Santa Fe AWD | 2.5L 4-cyl | Automatic (AM-S8) | Regular | 20 | 28 | 23 MPG |
| Santa Fe AWD XRT | 2.5L 4-cyl | Automatic (AM-S8) | Regular | 19 | 26 | 22 MPG |
2024 Hyundai Santa Fe: engines & MPG
The 2024 Santa Fe was EPA-rated in 5 versions (1.6L 4-cyl, 2.5L 4-cyl), with combined economy from 22 to 36 MPG. Used 2024 models currently list for a median of $29,388 on VehiSales (207 for sale).
| Version | Engine | Transmission | Fuel | City | Hwy | Combined |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Santa Fe Hybrid FWD | 1.6L 4-cyl | Automatic (AM-S6) | Regular | 36 | 35 | 36 MPG |
| Santa Fe Hybrid AWD | 1.6L 4-cyl | Automatic (AM-S6) | Regular | 35 | 34 | 34 MPG |
| Santa Fe FWD | 2.5L 4-cyl | Automatic (AM-S8) | Regular | 20 | 29 | 24 MPG |
| Santa Fe AWD | 2.5L 4-cyl | Automatic (AM-S8) | Regular | 20 | 28 | 23 MPG |
| Santa Fe AWD XRT | 2.5L 4-cyl | Automatic (AM-S8) | Regular | 19 | 26 | 22 MPG |
2023 Hyundai Santa Fe: engines & MPG
The 2023 Santa Fe was EPA-rated in 7 versions (1.6L 4-cyl, 2.5L 4-cyl), with combined economy from 24 to 34 MPG. Used 2023 models currently list for a median of $23,794 on VehiSales (2,191 for sale).
| Version | Engine | Transmission | Fuel | City | Hwy | Combined |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Santa Fe Hybrid Blue | 1.6L 4-cyl | Automatic (AM-S6) | Regular | 36 | 31 | 34 MPG |
| Santa Fe Plug-in Hybrid | 1.6L 4-cyl | Automatic (AM-S6) | Regular | 33 | 32 | 33 MPG · 440 mi range |
| Santa Fe Hybrid | 1.6L 4-cyl | Automatic (AM-S6) | Regular | 33 | 30 | 32 MPG |
| Santa Fe FWD | 2.5L 4-cyl | Automatic (S8) | Regular | 25 | 28 | 26 MPG |
| Santa Fe FWD | 2.5L 4-cyl | Automatic (AM-S8) | Regular | 22 | 28 | 25 MPG |
| Santa Fe AWD | 2.5L 4-cyl | Automatic (S8) | Regular | 22 | 25 | 24 MPG |
| Santa Fe AWD | 2.5L 4-cyl | Automatic (AM-S8) | Regular | 21 | 28 | 24 MPG |
2022 Hyundai Santa Fe: engines & MPG
The 2022 Santa Fe was EPA-rated in 7 versions (1.6L 4-cyl, 2.5L 4-cyl), with combined economy from 24 to 34 MPG. Used 2022 models currently list for a median of $22,988 on VehiSales (153 for sale).
| Version | Engine | Transmission | Fuel | City | Hwy | Combined |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Santa Fe Hybrid Blue | 1.6L 4-cyl | Automatic (AM-S6) | Regular | 36 | 31 | 34 MPG |
| Santa Fe Plug-in Hybrid | 1.6L 4-cyl | Automatic (AM-S6) | Regular | 33 | 32 | 33 MPG · 440 mi range |
| Santa Fe Hybrid | 1.6L 4-cyl | Automatic (AM-S6) | Regular | 33 | 30 | 32 MPG |
| Santa Fe FWD | 2.5L 4-cyl | Automatic (S8) | Regular | 25 | 28 | 26 MPG |
| Santa Fe FWD | 2.5L 4-cyl | Automatic (AM-S8) | Regular | 22 | 28 | 25 MPG |
| Santa Fe AWD | 2.5L 4-cyl | Automatic (AM-S8) | Regular | 21 | 28 | 24 MPG |
| Santa Fe AWD | 2.5L 4-cyl | Automatic (S8) | Regular | 22 | 25 | 24 MPG |
2021 Hyundai Santa Fe: engines & MPG
The 2021 Santa Fe was EPA-rated in 6 versions (1.6L 4-cyl, 2.5L 4-cyl), with combined economy from 24 to 34 MPG. Used 2021 models currently list for a median of $19,900 on VehiSales (76 for sale).
| Version | Engine | Transmission | Fuel | City | Hwy | Combined |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Santa Fe Hybrid Blue | 1.6L 4-cyl | Automatic (AM-S6) | Regular | 36 | 31 | 34 MPG |
| Santa Fe Hybrid | 1.6L 4-cyl | Automatic (AM-S6) | Regular | 33 | 30 | 32 MPG |
| Santa Fe FWD | 2.5L 4-cyl | Automatic (S8) | Regular | 25 | 28 | 26 MPG |
| Santa Fe FWD | 2.5L 4-cyl | Automatic (AM-S8) | Regular | 22 | 28 | 25 MPG |
| Santa Fe AWD | 2.5L 4-cyl | Automatic (AM-S8) | Regular | 21 | 28 | 24 MPG |
| Santa Fe AWD | 2.5L 4-cyl | Automatic (S8) | Regular | 22 | 25 | 24 MPG |
2020 Hyundai Santa Fe: engines & MPG
The 2020 Santa Fe was EPA-rated in 4 versions (2.4L 4-cyl, 2.0L 4-cyl), with combined economy from 22 to 25 MPG. Used 2020 models currently list for a median of $17,900 on VehiSales (238 for sale).
| Version | Engine | Transmission | Fuel | City | Hwy | Combined |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Santa Fe FWD | 2.4L 4-cyl | Automatic (S8) | Regular | 22 | 29 | 25 MPG |
| Santa Fe AWD | 2.4L 4-cyl | Automatic (S8) | Regular | 21 | 27 | 24 MPG |
| Santa Fe FWD | 2.0L 4-cyl | Automatic (S8) | Regular | 20 | 27 | 23 MPG |
| Santa Fe AWD | 2.0L 4-cyl | Automatic (S8) | Regular | 20 | 26 | 22 MPG |
2019 Hyundai Santa Fe: engines & MPG
The 2019 Santa Fe was EPA-rated in 8 versions (2.4L 4-cyl, 2.0L 4-cyl, 3.3L 6-cyl), with combined economy from 19 to 25 MPG. Used 2019 models currently list for a median of $15,900 on VehiSales (392 for sale).
| Version | Engine | Transmission | Fuel | City | Hwy | Combined |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Santa Fe FWD | 2.4L 4-cyl | Automatic (S8) | Regular | 22 | 29 | 25 MPG |
| Santa Fe AWD | 2.4L 4-cyl | Automatic (S8) | Regular | 21 | 27 | 23 MPG |
| Santa Fe FWD | 2.0L 4-cyl | Automatic (S8) | Regular | 20 | 25 | 22 MPG |
| Santa Fe XL FWD | 3.3L 6-cyl | Automatic (S6) | Regular | 18 | 25 | 21 MPG |
| Santa Fe AWD | 2.0L 4-cyl | Automatic (S8) | Regular | 19 | 24 | 21 MPG |
| Santa Fe XL Ultimate FWD | 3.3L 6-cyl | Automatic (S6) | Regular | 18 | 23 | 20 MPG |
| Santa Fe XL AWD | 3.3L 6-cyl | Automatic (S6) | Regular | 18 | 24 | 20 MPG |
| Santa Fe XL Ultimate AWD | 3.3L 6-cyl | Automatic (S6) | Regular | 17 | 22 | 19 MPG |
2018 Hyundai Santa Fe: engines & MPG
The 2018 Santa Fe was EPA-rated in 10 versions (2.4L 4-cyl, 2.0L 4-cyl, 3.3L 6-cyl), with combined economy from 19 to 24 MPG. Used 2018 models currently list for a median of $13,595 on VehiSales (32 for sale).
| Version | Engine | Transmission | Fuel | City | Hwy | Combined |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Santa Fe Sport FWD | 2.4L 4-cyl | Automatic (S6) | Regular | 21 | 27 | 24 MPG |
| Santa Fe Sport Ultimate FWD | 2.0L 4-cyl | Automatic (S6) | Regular | 20 | 27 | 23 MPG |
| Santa Fe Sport FWD | 2.0L 4-cyl | Automatic (S6) | Regular | 20 | 28 | 23 MPG |
| Santa Fe Sport AWD | 2.4L 4-cyl | Automatic (S6) | Regular | 20 | 26 | 22 MPG |
| Santa Fe Sport AWD | 2.0L 4-cyl | Automatic (S6) | Regular | 19 | 26 | 22 MPG |
| Santa Fe Sport Ultimate AWD | 2.0L 4-cyl | Automatic (S6) | Regular | 19 | 24 | 21 MPG |
| Santa Fe FWD | 3.3L 6-cyl | Automatic (S6) | Regular | 18 | 25 | 21 MPG |
| Santa Fe Ultimate FWD | 3.3L 6-cyl | Automatic (S6) | Regular | 17 | 23 | 20 MPG |
| Santa Fe AWD | 3.3L 6-cyl | Automatic (S6) | Regular | 18 | 24 | 20 MPG |
| Santa Fe Ultimate AWD | 3.3L 6-cyl | Automatic (S6) | Regular | 17 | 22 | 19 MPG |
2017 Hyundai Santa Fe: engines & MPG
The 2017 Santa Fe was EPA-rated in 10 versions (2.4L 4-cyl, 2.0L 4-cyl, 3.3L 6-cyl), with combined economy from 19 to 24 MPG. Used 2017 models currently list for a median of $13,450 on VehiSales (71 for sale).
| Version | Engine | Transmission | Fuel | City | Hwy | Combined |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Santa Fe Sport FWD | 2.4L 4-cyl | Automatic (S6) | Regular | 21 | 27 | 24 MPG |
| Santa Fe Sport Ultimate FWD | 2.0L 4-cyl | Automatic (S6) | Regular | 20 | 27 | 23 MPG |
| Santa Fe Sport FWD | 2.0L 4-cyl | Automatic (S6) | Regular | 20 | 28 | 23 MPG |
| Santa Fe Sport AWD | 2.4L 4-cyl | Automatic (S6) | Regular | 20 | 26 | 22 MPG |
| Santa Fe Sport AWD | 2.0L 4-cyl | Automatic (S6) | Regular | 19 | 26 | 22 MPG |
| Santa Fe Sport Ultimate AWD | 2.0L 4-cyl | Automatic (S6) | Regular | 19 | 24 | 21 MPG |
| Santa Fe FWD | 3.3L 6-cyl | Automatic (S6) | Regular | 18 | 25 | 21 MPG |
| Santa Fe AWD | 3.3L 6-cyl | Automatic (S6) | Regular | 18 | 24 | 20 MPG |
| Santa Fe Ultimate FWD | 3.3L 6-cyl | Automatic (S6) | Regular | 17 | 23 | 20 MPG |
| Santa Fe Ultimate AWD | 3.3L 6-cyl | Automatic (S6) | Regular | 17 | 22 | 19 MPG |
2016 Hyundai Santa Fe: engines & MPG
The 2016 Santa Fe was EPA-rated in 9 versions (2.4L 4-cyl, 2.0L 4-cyl, 3.3L 6-cyl), with combined economy from 19 to 23 MPG. Used 2016 models currently list for a median of $8,999 on VehiSales (21 for sale).
| Version | Engine | Transmission | Fuel | City | Hwy | Combined |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Santa Fe Sport FWD | 2.4L 4-cyl | Automatic (S6) | Regular | 20 | 27 | 23 MPG |
| Santa Fe Sport FWD | 2.0L 4-cyl | Automatic (S6) | Regular | 19 | 26 | 22 MPG |
| Santa Fe Sport Ultimate FWD | 2.0L 4-cyl | Automatic (S6) | Regular | 19 | 26 | 22 MPG |
| Santa Fe Sport AWD | 2.4L 4-cyl | Automatic (S6) | Regular | 19 | 25 | 21 MPG |
| Santa Fe FWD | 3.3L 6-cyl | Automatic (S6) | Regular | 18 | 25 | 21 MPG |
| Santa Fe AWD | 3.3L 6-cyl | Automatic (S6) | Regular | 18 | 24 | 20 MPG |
| Santa Fe Ultimate FWD | 3.3L 6-cyl | Automatic (S6) | Regular | 17 | 23 | 20 MPG |
| Santa Fe Sport AWD | 2.0L 4-cyl | Automatic (S6) | Regular | 18 | 24 | 20 MPG |
| Santa Fe Ultimate AWD | 3.3L 6-cyl | Automatic (S6) | Regular | 17 | 22 | 19 MPG |
2015 Hyundai Santa Fe: engines & MPG
The 2015 Santa Fe was EPA-rated in 9 versions (2.4L 4-cyl, 2.0L 4-cyl, 3.3L 6-cyl), with combined economy from 19 to 23 MPG. Used 2015 models currently list for a median of $10,995 on VehiSales (67 for sale).
| Version | Engine | Transmission | Fuel | City | Hwy | Combined |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Santa Fe Sport FWD | 2.4L 4-cyl | Automatic (S6) | Regular | 20 | 27 | 23 MPG |
| Santa Fe Sport FWD | 2.0L 4-cyl | Automatic (S6) | Regular | 19 | 26 | 22 MPG |
| Santa Fe Sport Ultimate FWD | 2.0L 4-cyl | Automatic (S6) | Regular | 19 | 26 | 22 MPG |
| Santa Fe Sport AWD | 2.4L 4-cyl | Automatic (S6) | Regular | 19 | 25 | 21 MPG |
| Santa Fe FWD | 3.3L 6-cyl | Automatic (S6) | Regular | 18 | 25 | 21 MPG |
| Santa Fe Ultimate FWD | 3.3L 6-cyl | Automatic (S6) | Regular | 17 | 23 | 20 MPG |
| Santa Fe Sport AWD | 2.0L 4-cyl | Automatic (S6) | Regular | 18 | 24 | 20 MPG |
| Santa Fe AWD | 3.3L 6-cyl | Automatic (S6) | Regular | 18 | 24 | 20 MPG |
| Santa Fe Ultimate AWD | 3.3L 6-cyl | Automatic (S6) | Regular | 17 | 22 | 19 MPG |
2014 Hyundai Santa Fe: engines & MPG
The 2014 Santa Fe was EPA-rated in 8 versions (2.4L 4-cyl, 2.0L 4-cyl, 3.3L 6-cyl), with combined economy from 19 to 23 MPG.
| Version | Engine | Transmission | Fuel | City | Hwy | Combined |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Santa Fe Sport 2WD | 2.4L 4-cyl | Automatic 6-spd | Regular | 20 | 27 | 23 MPG |
| Santa Fe Sport 2WD | 2.0L 4-cyl | Automatic 6-spd | Regular | 19 | 26 | 22 MPG |
| Santa Fe 2WD | 3.3L 6-cyl | Automatic 6-spd | Regular | 18 | 25 | 21 MPG |
| Santa Fe Sport 4WD | 2.4L 4-cyl | Automatic 6-spd | Regular | 19 | 25 | 21 MPG |
| Santa Fe Sport 4WD | 2.0L 4-cyl | Automatic 6-spd | Regular | 18 | 24 | 21 MPG |
| Santa Fe Ultimate 2WD | 3.3L 6-cyl | Automatic 6-spd | Regular | 18 | 23 | 20 MPG |
| Santa Fe 4WD | 3.3L 6-cyl | Automatic 6-spd | Regular | 18 | 24 | 20 MPG |
| Santa Fe Ultimate 4WD | 3.3L 6-cyl | Automatic 6-spd | Regular | 17 | 22 | 19 MPG |
2013 Hyundai Santa Fe: engines & MPG
The 2013 Santa Fe was EPA-rated in 6 versions (2.4L 4-cyl, 2.0L 4-cyl, 3.3L 6-cyl), with combined economy from 20 to 24 MPG.
| Version | Engine | Transmission | Fuel | City | Hwy | Combined |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Santa Fe Sport 2WD | 2.4L 4-cyl | Automatic 6-spd | Regular | 21 | 29 | 24 MPG |
| Santa Fe Sport 2WD | 2.0L 4-cyl | Automatic 6-spd | Regular | 20 | 27 | 23 MPG |
| Santa Fe Sport 4WD | 2.4L 4-cyl | Automatic 6-spd | Regular | 20 | 26 | 22 MPG |
| Santa Fe Sport 4WD | 2.0L 4-cyl | Automatic 6-spd | Regular | 19 | 24 | 21 MPG |
| Santa Fe 2WD | 3.3L 6-cyl | Automatic 6-spd | Regular | 18 | 25 | 21 MPG |
| Santa Fe 4WD | 3.3L 6-cyl | Automatic 6-spd | Regular | 18 | 24 | 20 MPG |
2012 Hyundai Santa Fe: engines & MPG
The 2012 Santa Fe was EPA-rated in 5 versions (2.4L 4-cyl, 3.5L 6-cyl), with combined economy from 21 to 23 MPG.
| Version | Engine | Transmission | Fuel | City | Hwy | Combined |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Santa Fe 2WD | 2.4L 4-cyl | Automatic 6-spd | Regular | 20 | 27 | 23 MPG |
| Santa Fe 4WD | 2.4L 4-cyl | Automatic 6-spd | Regular | 20 | 25 | 22 MPG |
| Santa Fe 4WD | 3.5L 6-cyl | Automatic 6-spd | Regular | 20 | 25 | 22 MPG |
| Santa Fe 2WD | 3.5L 6-cyl | Automatic 6-spd | Regular | 20 | 26 | 22 MPG |
| Santa Fe 2WD | 2.4L 4-cyl | Manual 6-spd | Regular | 19 | 26 | 21 MPG |
2011 Hyundai Santa Fe: engines & MPG
The 2011 Santa Fe was EPA-rated in 5 versions (2.4L 4-cyl, 3.5L 6-cyl), with combined economy from 21 to 23 MPG.
| Version | Engine | Transmission | Fuel | City | Hwy | Combined |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Santa Fe 2WD | 2.4L 4-cyl | Automatic 6-spd | Regular | 20 | 27 | 23 MPG |
| Santa Fe 4WD | 2.4L 4-cyl | Automatic 6-spd | Regular | 20 | 25 | 22 MPG |
| Santa Fe 2WD | 3.5L 6-cyl | Automatic 6-spd | Regular | 20 | 26 | 22 MPG |
| Santa Fe 4WD | 3.5L 6-cyl | Automatic 6-spd | Regular | 20 | 25 | 22 MPG |
| Santa Fe 2WD | 2.4L 4-cyl | Manual 6-spd | Regular | 19 | 26 | 21 MPG |
2010 Hyundai Santa Fe: engines & MPG
The 2010 Santa Fe was EPA-rated in 5 versions (2.4L 4-cyl, 3.5L 6-cyl), with combined economy from 22 to 23 MPG.
| Version | Engine | Transmission | Fuel | City | Hwy | Combined |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Santa Fe 4WD | 2.4L 4-cyl | Automatic 6-spd | Regular | 21 | 27 | 23 MPG |
| Santa Fe 2WD | 3.5L 6-cyl | Automatic 6-spd | Regular | 20 | 26 | 23 MPG |
| Santa Fe 2WD | 2.4L 4-cyl | Automatic 6-spd | Regular | 20 | 28 | 23 MPG |
| Santa Fe 4WD | 3.5L 6-cyl | Automatic 6-spd | Regular | 20 | 26 | 22 MPG |
| Santa Fe 2WD | 2.4L 4-cyl | Manual 6-spd | Regular | 19 | 26 | 22 MPG |
2009 Hyundai Santa Fe: engines & MPG
The 2009 Santa Fe was EPA-rated in 6 versions (2.7L 6-cyl, 3.3L 6-cyl), with combined economy from 19 to 20 MPG.
| Version | Engine | Transmission | Fuel | City | Hwy | Combined |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Santa Fe 2WD | 2.7L 6-cyl | Manual 5-spd | Regular | 17 | 24 | 20 MPG |
| Santa Fe 2WD | 3.3L 6-cyl | Automatic 5-spd | Regular | 17 | 24 | 20 MPG |
| Santa Fe 2WD | 2.7L 6-cyl | Automatic 4-spd | Regular | 18 | 24 | 20 MPG |
| Santa Fe 4WD | 2.7L 6-cyl | Automatic 4-spd | Regular | 17 | 23 | 19 MPG |
| Santa Fe 4WD | 2.7L 6-cyl | Manual 5-spd | Regular | 17 | 23 | 19 MPG |
| Santa Fe 4WD | 3.3L 6-cyl | Automatic 5-spd | Regular | 17 | 24 | 19 MPG |
2008 Hyundai Santa Fe: engines & MPG
The 2008 Santa Fe was EPA-rated in 6 versions (3.3L 6-cyl, 2.7L 6-cyl), with combined economy from 19 to 20 MPG.
| Version | Engine | Transmission | Fuel | City | Hwy | Combined |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Santa Fe 2WD | 3.3L 6-cyl | Automatic 5-spd | Regular | 17 | 24 | 20 MPG |
| Santa Fe 2WD | 2.7L 6-cyl | Manual 5-spd | Regular | 17 | 24 | 20 MPG |
| Santa Fe 2WD | 2.7L 6-cyl | Automatic 4-spd | Regular | 18 | 24 | 20 MPG |
| Santa Fe 4WD | 3.3L 6-cyl | Automatic 5-spd | Regular | 17 | 24 | 19 MPG |
| Santa Fe 4WD | 2.7L 6-cyl | Automatic 4-spd | Regular | 17 | 23 | 19 MPG |
| Santa Fe 4WD | 2.7L 6-cyl | Manual 5-spd | Regular | 17 | 23 | 19 MPG |
2007 Hyundai Santa Fe: engines & MPG
The 2007 Santa Fe was EPA-rated in 7 versions (2.7L 6-cyl, 3.3L 6-cyl), with combined economy from 19 to 21 MPG.
| Version | Engine | Transmission | Fuel | City | Hwy | Combined |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Santa Fe 2WD | 2.7L 6-cyl | Automatic 4-spd | Regular | 18 | 24 | 21 MPG |
| Santa Fe 2WD | 3.3L 6-cyl | Automatic 5-spd | Regular | 17 | 24 | 20 MPG |
| Santa Fe 2WD | 2.7L 6-cyl | Manual 5-spd | Regular | 18 | 23 | 20 MPG |
| Santa Fe 4WD | 3.3L 6-cyl | Automatic 5-spd | Regular | 17 | 24 | 19 MPG |
| Santa Fe 4WD | 2.7L 6-cyl | Manual 5-spd | Regular | 17 | 23 | 19 MPG |
| Santa Fe 4WD | 2.7L 6-cyl | Automatic 4-spd | Regular | 17 | 23 | 19 MPG |
| Santa Fe 2WD | 3.3L 6-cyl | Automatic 5-spd | Regular | 17 | 23 | 19 MPG |
2006 Hyundai Santa Fe: engines & MPG
The 2006 Santa Fe was EPA-rated in 6 versions (2.4L 4-cyl, 2.7L 6-cyl, 3.5L 6-cyl), with combined economy from 17 to 20 MPG.
| Version | Engine | Transmission | Fuel | City | Hwy | Combined |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Santa Fe 2WD | 2.4L 4-cyl | Manual 5-spd | Regular | 18 | 25 | 20 MPG |
| Santa Fe 2WD | 2.4L 4-cyl | Automatic 4-spd | Regular | 18 | 24 | 20 MPG |
| Santa Fe 2WD | 2.7L 6-cyl | Automatic 4-spd | Regular | 17 | 23 | 19 MPG |
| Santa Fe 4WD | 2.7L 6-cyl | Automatic 4-spd | Regular | 16 | 21 | 18 MPG |
| Santa Fe 2WD | 3.5L 6-cyl | Automatic 5-spd | Regular | 16 | 22 | 18 MPG |
| Santa Fe 4WD | 3.5L 6-cyl | Automatic 5-spd | Regular | 15 | 21 | 17 MPG |
2005 Hyundai Santa Fe: engines & MPG
The 2005 Santa Fe was EPA-rated in 6 versions (2.4L 4-cyl, 2.7L 6-cyl, 3.5L 6-cyl), with combined economy from 17 to 20 MPG.
| Version | Engine | Transmission | Fuel | City | Hwy | Combined |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Santa Fe 2WD | 2.4L 4-cyl | Manual 5-spd | Regular | 18 | 25 | 20 MPG |
| Santa Fe 2WD | 2.4L 4-cyl | Automatic 4-spd | Regular | 18 | 24 | 20 MPG |
| Santa Fe 2WD | 2.7L 6-cyl | Automatic 4-spd | Regular | 17 | 23 | 19 MPG |
| Santa Fe 4WD | 2.7L 6-cyl | Automatic 4-spd | Regular | 16 | 21 | 18 MPG |
| Santa Fe 2WD | 3.5L 6-cyl | Automatic 5-spd | Regular | 16 | 22 | 18 MPG |
| Santa Fe 4WD | 3.5L 6-cyl | Automatic 5-spd | Regular | 15 | 21 | 17 MPG |
2004 Hyundai Santa Fe: engines & MPG
The 2004 Santa Fe was EPA-rated in 6 versions (2.4L 4-cyl, 2.7L 6-cyl, 3.5L 6-cyl), with combined economy from 17 to 20 MPG.
| Version | Engine | Transmission | Fuel | City | Hwy | Combined |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Santa Fe 2WD | 2.4L 4-cyl | Manual 5-spd | Regular | 18 | 25 | 20 MPG |
| Santa Fe 2WD | 2.4L 4-cyl | Automatic 4-spd | Regular | 18 | 25 | 20 MPG |
| Santa Fe 2WD | 2.7L 6-cyl | Automatic 4-spd | Regular | 18 | 24 | 20 MPG |
| Santa Fe 4WD | 2.7L 6-cyl | Automatic 4-spd | Regular | 16 | 22 | 18 MPG |
| Santa Fe 4WD | 3.5L 6-cyl | Automatic 5-spd | Regular | 15 | 19 | 17 MPG |
| Santa Fe 2WD | 3.5L 6-cyl | Automatic 5-spd | Regular | 15 | 20 | 17 MPG |
2003 Hyundai Santa Fe: engines & MPG
The 2003 Santa Fe was EPA-rated in 6 versions (2.4L 4-cyl, 2.7L 6-cyl, 3.5L 6-cyl), with combined economy from 17 to 20 MPG.
| Version | Engine | Transmission | Fuel | City | Hwy | Combined |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Santa Fe 2WD | 2.4L 4-cyl | Manual 5-spd | Regular | 18 | 25 | 20 MPG |
| Santa Fe 2WD | 2.7L 6-cyl | Automatic 4-spd | Regular | 18 | 24 | 20 MPG |
| Santa Fe 2WD | 2.4L 4-cyl | Automatic 4-spd | Regular | 18 | 25 | 20 MPG |
| Santa Fe 4WD | 2.7L 6-cyl | Automatic 4-spd | Regular | 16 | 22 | 18 MPG |
| Santa Fe 4WD | 3.5L 6-cyl | Automatic 5-spd | Regular | 15 | 19 | 17 MPG |
| Santa Fe 2WD | 3.5L 6-cyl | Automatic 5-spd | Regular | 15 | 20 | 17 MPG |
2002 Hyundai Santa Fe: engines & MPG
The 2002 Santa Fe was EPA-rated in 4 versions (2.4L 4-cyl, 2.7L 6-cyl), with combined economy from 18 to 20 MPG.
| Version | Engine | Transmission | Fuel | City | Hwy | Combined |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Santa Fe 2WD | 2.4L 4-cyl | Manual 5-spd | Regular | 18 | 25 | 20 MPG |
| Santa Fe 2WD | 2.4L 4-cyl | Automatic 4-spd | Regular | 17 | 24 | 20 MPG |
| Santa Fe 2WD | 2.7L 6-cyl | Automatic 4-spd | Regular | 17 | 23 | 19 MPG |
| Santa Fe 4WD | 2.7L 6-cyl | Automatic 4-spd | Regular | 16 | 21 | 18 MPG |
2001 Hyundai Santa Fe: engines & MPG
The 2001 Santa Fe was EPA-rated in 4 versions (2.4L 4-cyl, 2.7L 6-cyl), with combined economy from 18 to 21 MPG.
| Version | Engine | Transmission | Fuel | City | Hwy | Combined |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Santa Fe 2WD | 2.4L 4-cyl | Manual 5-spd | Regular | 19 | 26 | 21 MPG |
| Santa Fe 2WD | 2.7L 6-cyl | Automatic 4-spd | Regular | 17 | 24 | 20 MPG |
| Santa Fe 2WD | 2.4L 4-cyl | Automatic 4-spd | Regular | 18 | 25 | 20 MPG |
| Santa Fe 4WD | 2.7L 6-cyl | Automatic 4-spd | Regular | 17 | 21 | 18 MPG |
Frequently asked questions
What MPG does a Hyundai Santa Fe get?
Depending on year and engine, EPA combined economy for the Santa Fe ranges from 17 to 36 MPG. The most efficient rated version is the 2026 model year.
What engines does the 2026 Hyundai Santa Fe have?
The 2026 Santa Fe was EPA-rated with 1.6L 4-cyl, 2.5L 4-cyl — see the 2026 table above for each version's exact city/highway figures.
Does the Hyundai Santa Fe require premium gas?
No — rated versions run on regular.
Is there a hybrid or electric Santa Fe?
Yes — the ratings above include hybrid versions; look for them in the per-year tables.
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Underlying ratings are public-domain EPA/DOE data from fueleconomy.gov.
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