Against 529 other 4-cyl cars rated 2018–2020, the Elantra GT sits right on their 27.1 mpg average. Averaged over the years each was sold, the most economical engine since 2013, the 1.8L 4-cyl (2013), does 30 mpg and the thirstiest, the 2L 4-cyl (2014–2017), 27: $142 a year apart.
Every Hyundai Elantra GT engine, compared
Yearly cost assumes 12,000 miles at $3.20 a gallon.
| Engine | Combined | City / Highway | Years | Fuel per year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1.8L 4-cyl | 27 / 37 | 2013–2013 | $1,280 | |
| 1.6L 4-cyl | 25.3 / 32 | 2018–2020 | $1,371 | |
| 2L 4-cyl | 24 / 32 | 2014–2017 | $1,422 |
What that actually costs
Against its rivals in the same model years, the Chrysler 300 gets 21 mpg, the Chevrolet Impala 23 mpg and the Lincoln Continental 21 mpg, next to 28 mpg for the 2020 Elantra GT. The Elantra GT is the cheapest of them to run: $458 a year less than the Chrysler 300.
| Measure | Value |
|---|---|
| Cost per mile (2020) | $0.114 |
| Fuel per year | $1,371 |
| Fuel over five years | $6,855 |
| Against other 4-cyl cars, 2018–2020 | −$46 a year |
| EPA's own estimate | $2,238 a year |
City or highway — who is this car for
The 2020 Hyundai Elantra GT gives up 7 mpg in town: 32 on the highway against 25 in the city, $336 a year if every mile were city driving.
| Measure | Value | Reading |
|---|---|---|
| City (2020) | 25 mpg | $1,536 a year if you only drive in town |
| Highway | 32 mpg | $1,200 a year if you mostly commute |
| Gap | +7 mpg (28%) | Typical for its type |
How the Elantra GT changed over the years
The Elantra GT peaked in 2013 at 30 mpg (27 city, 37 highway) and was at its thirstiest in 2017 at 27 — 3 mpg apart, or $142 a year in fuel between buying one year and the other. The 2020 car does 28. The biggest single-year change came in 2014: 30 to 27 mpg.
| Model year | Combined | City / Highway | Engines offered | Fuel per year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 | 25 / 32 | 1 | $1,371 | |
| 2019 | 25 / 32 | 1 | $1,371 | |
| 2018 | 26 / 32 | 1 | $1,371 | |
| 2017 | 24 / 32 | 1 | $1,422 | |
| 2016 | 24 / 32 | 1 | $1,422 | |
| 2015 | 24 / 32 | 1 | $1,422 | |
| 2014 | 24 / 32 | 1 | $1,422 | |
| 2013 | 27 / 37 | 1 | $1,280 |
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How we count
This page rests on 8 EPA ratings of the Hyundai Elantra GT — 3 engines across 2013–2020. The mileage is EPA's laboratory figure, unchanged; the yearly bill is ours, at 12,000 miles and $3.20 a gallon, against EPA's own estimate of $2,238. Full method.
Frequently asked questions
What mpg does the 2020 Hyundai Elantra GT get?
28 mpg combined, 25 city and 32 highway, per EPA. Across every year since 2013 the Elantra GT has averaged 27.8 mpg.
Is the 2020 Elantra GT more efficient than the 2019?
About the same: 28 against 28 mpg combined.
Which Elantra GT year has the best gas mileage?
The 2013, at 30 mpg combined (27 city, 37 highway).
Does the Elantra GT get better gas mileage than the Chrysler 300?
Yes: 28 mpg for the 2020 Elantra GT against 21 for the 2021 Chrysler 300, about $458 a year less to run.
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