Against 232 other Hybrid cars rated 2020–2022, the Ioniq beats their 29.5 mpg average by 26 mpg, about $610 a year. Averaged over the years each was sold, the most economical engine since 2017, the 1.6L 4-cyl Hybrid (2017–2022), does 58.3 mpg and the thirstiest, the 1.6L 4-cyl Plug-in hybrid (2018–2022), 52: $79 a year apart.
Every Hyundai Ioniq engine, compared
Yearly cost assumes 12,000 miles at $3.20 a gallon.
| Engine | Combined | City / Highway | Years | Fuel per year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1.6L 4-cyl Hybrid | 57.3 / 59.3 | 2017–2022 | $659 | |
| 1.6L 4-cyl Plug-in hybrid | 52.6 / 51.6 | 2018–2022 | $738 |
What that actually costs
Against its rivals in the same model years, the Dodge Charger gets 21 mpg, the Chrysler 300 21 mpg and the Kia K5 31.7 mpg, next to 55.5 mpg for the 2022 Ioniq. The Ioniq is the cheapest of them to run: $1,137 a year less than the Dodge Charger.
| Measure | Value |
|---|---|
| Cost per mile (2022) | $0.058 |
| Fuel per year | $692 |
| Fuel over five years | $3,460 |
| Against other Hybrid cars, 2020–2022 | −$610 a year |
| EPA's own estimate | $1,118 a year |
City or highway — who is this car for
| Measure | Value | Reading |
|---|---|---|
| City (2022) | 55 mpg | $698 a year if you only drive in town |
| Highway | 55.5 mpg | $692 a year if you mostly commute |
| Gap | +0.5 mpg (1%) | Narrow — equally happy either way |
How the Ioniq changed over the years
The Ioniq peaked in 2017 at 58 mpg (57 city, 59 highway) and was at its thirstiest in 2020 at 55 — 3 mpg apart, or $36 a year in fuel between buying one year and the other. The 2022 car does 55.5. The biggest single-year change came in 2018: 58 to 55 mpg.
| Model year | Combined | City / Highway | Engines offered | Fuel per year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | 55 / 55.5 | 2 | $692 | |
| 2021 | 55 / 55.5 | 2 | $692 | |
| 2020 | 55 / 55.5 | 2 | $698 | |
| 2019 | 55 / 55.5 | 2 | $698 | |
| 2018 | 55 / 55.5 | 2 | $698 | |
| 2017 | 57 / 59 | 1 | $662 |
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How we count
This page rests on 11 EPA ratings of the Hyundai Ioniq — 2 engines across 2017–2022. 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 $1,118. Full method.
Frequently asked questions
What mpg does the 2022 Hyundai Ioniq get?
55.5 mpg combined, 55 city and 55.5 highway, per EPA; its 2 versions that year range from 52 to 59. Across every year since 2017 the Ioniq has averaged 55.5 mpg.
Is the 2022 Ioniq more efficient than the 2021?
About the same: 55.5 against 55.5 mpg combined.
Which Ioniq year has the best gas mileage?
The 2017, at 58 mpg combined (57 city, 59 highway).
Does the Ioniq get better gas mileage than the Dodge Charger?
Yes: 55.5 mpg for the 2022 Ioniq against 21 for the 2023 Dodge Charger, about $1,137 a year less to run.
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