The Hyundai Scoupe does 26.2 mpg combined (23.2 city, 31.4 highway), which works out to about $1,466 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 Scoupe engine, compared
The Hyundai Scoupe 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1.5L 4-cyl | 23.2 / 31.4 | 1991–1995 | $1,466 |
What that actually costs
The Hyundai Scoupe burns a gallon every 26.2 miles, so 12,000 miles takes about 458 gallons a year. At $3.20 that is what the table below adds up to.
| Measure | Value |
|---|---|
| Cost per mile | $0.122 |
| Fuel per year | $1,466 |
| Fuel over five years | $7,330 |
| Against other 4-cyl cars | −$28 a year |
| EPA's own estimate | $2,380 a year |
City or highway — who is this car for
The Hyundai Scoupe gives up 8.2 mpg the moment you leave the motorway — 31.4 out there against 23.2 in town, a 35% drop worth $432 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 | 31.4 mpg | $1,223 a year if you mostly commute |
| Gap | +8.2 mpg (35%) | Wide — this car dislikes traffic |
How the Scoupe changed over the years
The Scoupe peaked in 1995 at 27 mpg (24 city, 33 highway) and was at its thirstiest in 1994 at 25 — 2 mpg apart, or $114 a year in fuel between buying one year and the other. The 1995 car does 27. 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1995 | 24 / 33 | 1 | $1,422 | |
| 1994 | 23 / 30 | 1 | $1,536 | |
| 1993 | 23 / 32 | 1 | $1,422 | |
| 1992 | 23 / 31 | 1 | $1,477 | |
| 1991 | 23 / 31 | 1 | $1,477 |
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How we count
This page rests on 5 EPA ratings of the Hyundai Scoupe — 1 engine across 1991–1995. 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 $2,380. Full method.
Frequently asked questions
What mpg does the Hyundai Scoupe get?
26.2 mpg combined on average — 23.2 in the city and 31.4 on the highway, per EPA ratings across 1991–1995.
How much does a Hyundai Scoupe cost in fuel per year?
About $1,466 at 12,000 miles and $3.20 a gallon — roughly $7,330 over five years, or 0.122 dollars a mile.
Which Scoupe engine is the most economical?
The 1.5L 4-cyl at 26.2 mpg.
Is the Scoupe 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 Scoupe 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 Scoupe is $2,380 against the $1,466 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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