Against 323 other 4-cyl cars rated 2010–2012, the Elantra Touring sits right on their 26.2 mpg average.
Every Hyundai Elantra Touring engine, compared
The Hyundai Elantra Touring 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 / 30 | 2009–2012 | $1,477 |
What that actually costs
Against its rivals in the same model years, the Kia Soul gets 28 mpg, the Honda Fit 31 mpg and the Nissan Juke 29 mpg, next to 26 mpg for the 2012 Elantra Touring. The Elantra Touring costs the most of them to run: $238 a year more than the Honda Fit.
| Measure | Value |
|---|---|
| Cost per mile (2012) | $0.123 |
| Fuel per year | $1,477 |
| Fuel over five years | $7,385 |
| Against other 4-cyl cars, 2010–2012 | +$11 a year |
| EPA's own estimate | $2,400 a year |
City or highway — who is this car for
The 2012 Hyundai Elantra Touring gives up 7 mpg in town: 30 on the highway against 23 in the city, $390 a year if every mile were city driving.
| Measure | Value | Reading |
|---|---|---|
| City (2012) | 23 mpg | $1,670 a year if you only drive in town |
| Highway | 30 mpg | $1,280 a year if you mostly commute |
| Gap | +7 mpg (30%) | Wide — this car dislikes traffic |
How the Elantra Touring changed over the years
Combined figure across the 4 model years the Elantra Touring was rated in, all of them at 26 mpg.
| Model year | Combined | City / Highway | Engines offered | Fuel per year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2012 | 23 / 30 | 1 | $1,477 | |
| 2011 | 23 / 30 | 1 | $1,477 | |
| 2010 | 23 / 30 | 1 | $1,477 | |
| 2009 | 23 / 30 | 1 | $1,477 |
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How we count
This page rests on 4 EPA ratings of the Hyundai Elantra Touring — 1 engine across 2009–2012. 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 $2,400. Full method.
Frequently asked questions
What mpg does the 2012 Hyundai Elantra Touring get?
26 mpg combined, 23 city and 30 highway, per EPA. Across every year since 2009 the Elantra Touring has averaged 26 mpg.
Is the 2012 Elantra Touring more efficient than the 2011?
About the same: 26 against 26 mpg combined.
Does the Elantra Touring get better gas mileage than the Kia Soul?
No: 26 mpg for the 2012 Elantra Touring against 28 for the 2013 Kia Soul, about $106 a year more to run.
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