Against 500 other 4-cyl cars rated 2016–2018, the Santa Fe Sport trails their 27.3 mpg average by 3.3 mpg, about $193 a year.
Every Hyundai Santa Fe Sport engine, compared
The Hyundai Santa Fe Sport 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2.4L 4-cyl | 20.5 / 27.3 | 2013–2018 | $1,634 |
What that actually costs
Against its rivals in the same model years, the Honda CR-V gets 30 mpg, the Honda Pilot 23 mpg and the Mazda CX-5 28.3 mpg, next to 24 mpg for the 2018 Santa Fe Sport.
| Measure | Value |
|---|---|
| Cost per mile (2018) | $0.133 |
| Fuel per year | $1,600 |
| Fuel over five years | $8,000 |
| Against other 4-cyl cars, 2016–2018 | +$193 a year |
| EPA's own estimate | $2,650 a year |
City or highway — who is this car for
The 2018 Hyundai Santa Fe Sport gives up 6 mpg in town: 27 on the highway against 21 in the city, $407 a year if every mile were city driving.
| Measure | Value | Reading |
|---|---|---|
| City (2018) | 21 mpg | $1,829 a year if you only drive in town |
| Highway | 27 mpg | $1,422 a year if you mostly commute |
| Gap | +6 mpg (29%) | Typical for its type |
How the Santa Fe Sport changed over the years
The Santa Fe Sport peaked in 2018 at 24 mpg (21 city, 27 highway) and was at its thirstiest in 2016 at 23 — 1 mpg apart, or $70 a year in fuel between buying one year and the other.
| Model year | Combined | City / Highway | Engines offered | Fuel per year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2018 | 21 / 27 | 1 | $1,600 | |
| 2017 | 21 / 27 | 1 | $1,600 | |
| 2016 | 20 / 27 | 1 | $1,670 | |
| 2015 | 20 / 27 | 1 | $1,670 | |
| 2014 | 20 / 27 | 1 | $1,670 | |
| 2013 | 21 / 29 | 1 | $1,600 |
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How we count
This page rests on 6 EPA ratings of the Hyundai Santa Fe Sport — 1 engine across 2013–2018. 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 $2,650. Full method.
Frequently asked questions
What mpg does the 2018 Hyundai Santa Fe Sport get?
24 mpg combined, 21 city and 27 highway, per EPA. Across every year since 2013 the Santa Fe Sport has averaged 23.5 mpg.
Is the 2018 Santa Fe Sport more efficient than the 2017?
About the same: 24 against 24 mpg combined.
Which Santa Fe Sport year has the best gas mileage?
The 2018, at 24 mpg combined (21 city, 27 highway), which is also the latest model year we hold.
Does the Santa Fe Sport get better gas mileage than the Honda CR-V?
No: 24 mpg for the 2018 Santa Fe Sport against 30 for the 2019 Honda CR-V, about $320 a year more to run.
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