The Hyundai Elantra N does 26.4 mpg combined (23.2 city, 32 highway), which works out to about $1,455 a year in fuel at $3.20 a gallon and 12,000 miles. Against other 4-cyl cars it sits above the average of 25.7 mpg.
Every Hyundai Elantra N engine, compared
The Hyundai Elantra N was rated in a single specification, so its gas mileage does not vary by version — only by model year. Yearly cost assumes 12,000 miles at $3.20 a gallon.
| Engine | Combined | City / Highway | Years | Fuel per year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2L 4-cyl | 23.2 / 32 | 2022–2026 | $1,455 |
What that actually costs
The Hyundai Elantra N burns a gallon every 26.4 miles, so 12,000 miles takes about 455 gallons a year. At $3.20 that is what the table below adds up to.
| Measure | Value |
|---|---|
| Cost per mile | $0.121 |
| Fuel per year | $1,455 |
| Fuel over five years | $7,275 |
| Against other 4-cyl cars | −$39 a year |
| EPA's own estimate | $2,890 a year |
City or highway — who is this car for
The Hyundai Elantra N gives up 8.8 mpg the moment you leave the motorway — 32 out there against 23.2 in town, a 38% drop worth $455 a year. A wide gap punishes stop-and-start traffic; a narrow one means the car doesn't care where you drive it.
| Measure | Value | Reading |
|---|---|---|
| City | 23.2 mpg | $1,655 a year if you only drive in town |
| Highway | 32 mpg | $1,200 a year if you mostly commute |
| Gap | +8.8 mpg (38%) | Wide — this car dislikes traffic |
How the Elantra N changed over the years
The Elantra N peaked in 2026 at 34 mpg (30 city, 40 highway) and was at its thirstiest in 2025 at 24 — 10 mpg apart, or $471 a year in fuel between buying one year and the other. The 2026 car does 34. Jumps usually mark a new generation or a new engine; dips often mean a heavier body or added all-wheel drive.
| Model year | Combined | City / Highway | Engines offered | Fuel per year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 30 / 40 | 1 | $1,129 | |
| 2025 | 21 / 29 | 1 | $1,600 | |
| 2024 | 21 / 29 | 1 | $1,600 | |
| 2023 | 22 / 31 | 1 | $1,536 | |
| 2022 | 22 / 31 | 1 | $1,536 |
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How we count
This page rests on 5 EPA ratings of the Hyundai Elantra N — 1 engine across 2022–2026. 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 $2,890. Full method.
Frequently asked questions
What mpg does the Hyundai Elantra N get?
26.4 mpg combined on average — 23.2 in the city and 32 on the highway, per EPA ratings across 2022–2026.
How much does a Hyundai Elantra N cost in fuel per year?
About $1,455 at 12,000 miles and $3.20 a gallon — roughly $7,275 over five years, or 0.121 dollars a mile.
Which Elantra N engine is the most economical?
The 2L 4-cyl at 26.4 mpg.
Is the Elantra N good on fuel compared with similar cars?
Against other 4-cyl cars it sits above the average of 25.7 mpg, computed across 4765 ratings.
Are these real-world Elantra N figures?
No — they are EPA laboratory ratings, the same ones printed on the window sticker, and EPA's own annual fuel estimate for the Hyundai Elantra N is $2,890 against the $1,455 we compute at 12,000 miles. Expect a little worse in practice: the spread between the city and highway figures is smaller than the spread between two drivers of the same one.
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