Against 416 other V6 cars rated 2017–2019, the Santa Fe XL sits right on their 21.7 mpg average.
Every Hyundai Santa Fe XL engine, compared
The Hyundai Santa Fe XL 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3.3L 6-cyl | 18 / 25 | 2019–2019 | $1,829 |
What that actually costs
Against its rivals in the same model years, the Toyota RAV4 gets 33 mpg, the Jeep Wrangler 22.4 mpg and the Honda CR-V 32 mpg, next to 21 mpg for the 2019 Santa Fe XL. The Santa Fe XL costs the most of them to run: $665 a year more than the Toyota RAV4.
| Measure | Value |
|---|---|
| Cost per mile (2019) | $0.152 |
| Fuel per year | $1,829 |
| Fuel over five years | $9,145 |
| Against other V6 cars, 2017–2019 | +$59 a year |
| EPA's own estimate | $2,950 a year |
City or highway — who is this car for
The 2019 Hyundai Santa Fe XL gives up 7 mpg in town: 25 on the highway against 18 in the city, $597 a year if every mile were city driving.
| Measure | Value | Reading |
|---|---|---|
| City (2019) | 18 mpg | $2,133 a year if you only drive in town |
| Highway | 25 mpg | $1,536 a year if you mostly commute |
| Gap | +7 mpg (39%) | Wide — this car dislikes traffic |
How the Santa Fe XL changed over the years
Combined figure across the 1 model year the Santa Fe XL was rated in, all of them at 21 mpg.
| Model year | Combined | City / Highway | Engines offered | Fuel per year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2019 | 18 / 25 | 1 | $1,829 |
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How we count
This page rests on 1 EPA ratings of the Hyundai Santa Fe XL — 1 engine across 2019–2019. 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 $2,950. Full method.
Frequently asked questions
What mpg does the 2019 Hyundai Santa Fe XL get?
21 mpg combined, 18 city and 25 highway, per EPA. Across every year since 2019 the Santa Fe XL has averaged 21 mpg.
Does the Santa Fe XL get better gas mileage than the Toyota RAV4?
No: 21 mpg for the 2019 Santa Fe XL against 33 for the 2020 Toyota RAV4, about $665 a year more to run.
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