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

YearCombined MPGEnginesMedian used priceFor 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).

VersionEngineTransmissionFuelCityHwyCombined
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).

VersionEngineTransmissionFuelCityHwyCombined
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).

VersionEngineTransmissionFuelCityHwyCombined
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).

VersionEngineTransmissionFuelCityHwyCombined
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).

VersionEngineTransmissionFuelCityHwyCombined
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).

VersionEngineTransmissionFuelCityHwyCombined
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).

VersionEngineTransmissionFuelCityHwyCombined
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).

VersionEngineTransmissionFuelCityHwyCombined
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).

VersionEngineTransmissionFuelCityHwyCombined
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).

VersionEngineTransmissionFuelCityHwyCombined
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).

VersionEngineTransmissionFuelCityHwyCombined
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).

VersionEngineTransmissionFuelCityHwyCombined
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.

VersionEngineTransmissionFuelCityHwyCombined
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.

VersionEngineTransmissionFuelCityHwyCombined
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.

VersionEngineTransmissionFuelCityHwyCombined
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.

VersionEngineTransmissionFuelCityHwyCombined
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.

VersionEngineTransmissionFuelCityHwyCombined
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.

VersionEngineTransmissionFuelCityHwyCombined
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.

VersionEngineTransmissionFuelCityHwyCombined
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.

VersionEngineTransmissionFuelCityHwyCombined
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.

VersionEngineTransmissionFuelCityHwyCombined
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.

VersionEngineTransmissionFuelCityHwyCombined
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.

VersionEngineTransmissionFuelCityHwyCombined
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.

VersionEngineTransmissionFuelCityHwyCombined
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.

VersionEngineTransmissionFuelCityHwyCombined
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.

VersionEngineTransmissionFuelCityHwyCombined
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.

How to cite: “VehiSales Research, Hyundai Santa Fe EPA Fuel Economy by Model Year” with a link to https://vehisales.com/research/fuel-economy/hyundai/santa-fe. Underlying ratings are public-domain EPA/DOE data from fueleconomy.gov.

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