Hyundai Santa Fe Sport MPG by Year & Engine (EPA)

EPA fuel-economy ratings for every rated Hyundai Santa Fe Sport model year from 2013 to 2018 — each engine and transmission with its official city, highway and combined figures. Over these years the Santa Fe Sport has been offered with 2.4L 4-cyl, 2.0L 4-cyl engines; the most efficient version is the 2018 (up to 24 MPG combined). All rated gas versions run on regular gasoline. Data: U.S. Department of Energy & EPA, fueleconomy.gov; prices are live medians from VehiSales listings.

Hyundai Santa Fe Sport fuel economy by year

YearCombinedEnginesMedian used priceFor sale
2018 21–24 MPG 2.4L 4-cyl, 2.0L 4-cyl $13,521 107 listings
2017 21–24 MPG 2.4L 4-cyl, 2.0L 4-cyl $12,998 424 listings
2016 20–23 MPG 2.4L 4-cyl, 2.0L 4-cyl $11,999 109 listings
2015 20–23 MPG 2.4L 4-cyl, 2.0L 4-cyl $10,749 50 listings
2014 21–23 MPG 2.4L 4-cyl, 2.0L 4-cyl
2013 21–24 MPG 2.4L 4-cyl, 2.0L 4-cyl

2018 Hyundai Santa Fe Sport: engines & MPG

The 2018 Santa Fe Sport was EPA-rated in 6 versions (2.4L 4-cyl, 2.0L 4-cyl), with combined economy from 21 to 24 MPG. Used 2018 models currently list for a median of $13,521 on VehiSales (107 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

2017 Hyundai Santa Fe Sport: engines & MPG

The 2017 Santa Fe Sport was EPA-rated in 6 versions (2.4L 4-cyl, 2.0L 4-cyl), with combined economy from 21 to 24 MPG. Used 2017 models currently list for a median of $12,998 on VehiSales (424 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

2016 Hyundai Santa Fe Sport: engines & MPG

The 2016 Santa Fe Sport was EPA-rated in 5 versions (2.4L 4-cyl, 2.0L 4-cyl), with combined economy from 20 to 23 MPG. Used 2016 models currently list for a median of $11,999 on VehiSales (109 for sale).

VersionEngineTransmissionFuelCityHwyCombined
Santa Fe Sport FWD 2.4L 4-cyl Automatic (S6) Regular 20 27 23 MPG
Santa Fe Sport Ultimate FWD 2.0L 4-cyl Automatic (S6) Regular 19 26 22 MPG
Santa Fe Sport 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 Sport AWD 2.0L 4-cyl Automatic (S6) Regular 18 24 20 MPG

2015 Hyundai Santa Fe Sport: engines & MPG

The 2015 Santa Fe Sport was EPA-rated in 5 versions (2.4L 4-cyl, 2.0L 4-cyl), with combined economy from 20 to 23 MPG. Used 2015 models currently list for a median of $10,749 on VehiSales (50 for sale).

VersionEngineTransmissionFuelCityHwyCombined
Santa Fe Sport FWD 2.4L 4-cyl Automatic (S6) Regular 20 27 23 MPG
Santa Fe Sport Ultimate FWD 2.0L 4-cyl Automatic (S6) Regular 19 26 22 MPG
Santa Fe Sport 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 Sport AWD 2.0L 4-cyl Automatic (S6) Regular 18 24 20 MPG

2014 Hyundai Santa Fe Sport: engines & MPG

The 2014 Santa Fe Sport was EPA-rated in 4 versions (2.4L 4-cyl, 2.0L 4-cyl), with combined economy from 21 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 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

2013 Hyundai Santa Fe Sport: engines & MPG

The 2013 Santa Fe Sport was EPA-rated in 4 versions (2.4L 4-cyl, 2.0L 4-cyl), with combined economy from 21 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

Frequently asked questions

What MPG does a Hyundai Santa Fe Sport get?

Depending on year and engine, EPA combined ratings for the Santa Fe Sport range from 23 to 24 MPG. The most efficient rated version is the 2018 model year.

What engines does the 2018 Hyundai Santa Fe Sport have?

The 2018 Santa Fe Sport was EPA-rated with 2.4L 4-cyl, 2.0L 4-cyl engines — see the 2018 table above for each version's exact city/highway figures.

Does the Hyundai Santa Fe Sport require premium gas?

No — rated versions run on regular gasoline.

About this data: EPA ratings from the official U.S. DOE/EPA dataset (fueleconomy.gov), as of August 2026; refreshed monthly. Market prices and listing counts are live medians from VehiSales inventory, updated daily. How to cite: “VehiSales Research, Hyundai Santa Fe Sport EPA Fuel Economy by Model Year” with a link to https://vehisales.com/research/fuel-economy/hyundai/santa-fe-sport.

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