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2026 Hyundai Elantra Specs: MPG, Gas Mileage, Engine Size & Dimensions

2016–2026 model years93 variantsUp to 54 MPG combined
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2026 Hyundai Elantra Specs at a Glance

The 2026 Hyundai Elantra gets 54 mpg combined on the 1.6L Front-Wheel Drive configuration, weighs 3,020 lbs, measures 185.4 in long. Figures are per configuration, not a single official number — other trims rate as low as 23 mpg combined. Every figure below comes from EPA, NHTSA, or manufacturer published data — no estimates.

Combined MPG
54 mpg (51 city / 58 hwy)
Best configuration: 1.6L · Front-Wheel Drive · Automatic (AM-S6) · other 2026 trims rate 23–54 mpg combined
Engine
1.6L 4-cyl
1.6L · Front-Wheel Drive · Automatic (AM-S6) · 2 powertrains offered
Curb weight
3,020 lbs
Heaviest recorded configuration: ELANTRA N-LINE 4DR SEDAN
Length
185.4 in · 71.7 in wide · 55.9 in tall
Wheelbase
107.1 in
NHTSA overall
5-star (2024)

2026 Hyundai Elantra trims and MPG

TrimEngineTransDriveCityHwyCombined
Auto (AM-S6), 4 cyl, 1.6 L4 · 1.6LAutomatic (AM-S6)Front-Wheel Drive495250
Auto (AM-S6), 4 cyl, 1.6 L4 · 1.6LAutomatic (AM-S6)Front-Wheel Drive515854
Auto (AM-S7), 4 cyl, 1.6 L4 · 1.6LAutomatic (AM-S7)Front-Wheel Drive283531
Auto (AM-S8), 4 cyl, 2.0 L4 · 2.0LAutomatic (AM-S8)Front-Wheel Drive202723
Auto (AV-S1), 4 cyl, 2.0 L4 · 2.0LAutomatic (AV-S1)Front-Wheel Drive304034
Auto (AV-S1), 4 cyl, 2.0 L4 · 2.0LAutomatic (AV-S1)Front-Wheel Drive314035
Man 6-spd, 4 cyl, 2.0 L4 · 2.0LManual 6-spdFront-Wheel Drive212924

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Hyundai Elantra — All Years Overview

YearTrimEngineTransDriveCityHwyCombinedFuel
2026Auto (AM-S6), 4 cyl, 1.6 L4 · 1.6LAutomatic (AM-S6)Front-Wheel Drive495250Regular Gasoline
2026Auto (AM-S6), 4 cyl, 1.6 L4 · 1.6LAutomatic (AM-S6)Front-Wheel Drive515854Regular Gasoline
2026Auto (AM-S7), 4 cyl, 1.6 L4 · 1.6LAutomatic (AM-S7)Front-Wheel Drive283531Regular Gasoline
2026Auto (AM-S8), 4 cyl, 2.0 L4 · 2.0LAutomatic (AM-S8)Front-Wheel Drive202723Premium Gasoline
2026Auto (AV-S1), 4 cyl, 2.0 L4 · 2.0LAutomatic (AV-S1)Front-Wheel Drive304034Regular Gasoline
2026Auto (AV-S1), 4 cyl, 2.0 L4 · 2.0LAutomatic (AV-S1)Front-Wheel Drive314035Regular Gasoline
2026Man 6-spd, 4 cyl, 2.0 L4 · 2.0LManual 6-spdFront-Wheel Drive212924Premium Gasoline
2025Auto (AM-S6), 4 cyl, 1.6 L4 · 1.6LAutomatic (AM-S6)Front-Wheel Drive495250Regular Gasoline
2025Auto (AM-S6), 4 cyl, 1.6 L4 · 1.6LAutomatic (AM-S6)Front-Wheel Drive515854Regular Gasoline
2025Auto (AM-S7), 4 cyl, 1.6 L4 · 1.6LAutomatic (AM-S7)Front-Wheel Drive283531Regular Gasoline
2025Auto (AM-S8), 4 cyl, 2.0 L4 · 2.0LAutomatic (AM-S8)Front-Wheel Drive202723Premium Gasoline
2025Auto (AV-S1), 4 cyl, 2.0 L4 · 2.0LAutomatic (AV-S1)Front-Wheel Drive303934Regular Gasoline
2025Auto (AV-S1), 4 cyl, 2.0 L4 · 2.0LAutomatic (AV-S1)Front-Wheel Drive324136Regular Gasoline
2025Man 6-spd, 4 cyl, 2.0 L4 · 2.0LManual 6-spdFront-Wheel Drive212924Premium Gasoline
2024Auto (AM-S6), 4 cyl, 1.6 L4 · 1.6LAutomatic (AM-S6)Front-Wheel Drive515854Regular Gasoline
2024Auto (AM-S6), 4 cyl, 1.6 L4 · 1.6LAutomatic (AM-S6)Front-Wheel Drive495250Regular Gasoline
2024Auto (AM-S7), 4 cyl, 1.6 L4 · 1.6LAutomatic (AM-S7)Front-Wheel Drive283531Regular Gasoline
2024Auto (AM-S8), 4 cyl, 2.0 L4 · 2.0LAutomatic (AM-S8)Front-Wheel Drive202723Premium Gasoline
2024Auto (AV-S1), 4 cyl, 2.0 L4 · 2.0LAutomatic (AV-S1)Front-Wheel Drive324136Regular Gasoline
2024Auto (AV-S1), 4 cyl, 2.0 L4 · 2.0LAutomatic (AV-S1)Front-Wheel Drive314034Regular Gasoline
2024Man 6-spd, 4 cyl, 2.0 L4 · 2.0LManual 6-spdFront-Wheel Drive212924Premium Gasoline
2023Auto (AM-S6), 4 cyl, 1.6 L4 · 1.6LAutomatic (AM-S6)Front-Wheel Drive535654Regular Gasoline
2023Auto (AM-S6), 4 cyl, 1.6 L4 · 1.6LAutomatic (AM-S6)Front-Wheel Drive495250Regular Gasoline
2023Auto (AM-S7), 4 cyl, 1.6 L4 · 1.6LAutomatic (AM-S7)Front-Wheel Drive283631Regular Gasoline
2023Auto (AM-S8), 4 cyl, 2.0 L4 · 2.0LAutomatic (AM-S8)Front-Wheel Drive203023Premium Gasoline
2023Auto (AV-S1), 4 cyl, 2.0 L4 · 2.0LAutomatic (AV-S1)Front-Wheel Drive334237Regular Gasoline
2023Auto (AV-S1), 4 cyl, 2.0 L4 · 2.0LAutomatic (AV-S1)Front-Wheel Drive304034Regular Gasoline
2023Man 6-spd, 4 cyl, 2.0 L4 · 2.0LManual 6-spdFront-Wheel Drive223125Premium Gasoline
2022Auto (AM-S6), 4 cyl, 1.6 L4 · 1.6LAutomatic (AM-S6)Front-Wheel Drive535654Regular Gasoline
2022Auto (AM-S6), 4 cyl, 1.6 L4 · 1.6LAutomatic (AM-S6)Front-Wheel Drive495250Regular Gasoline
2022Auto (AM-S7), 4 cyl, 1.6 L4 · 1.6LAutomatic (AM-S7)Front-Wheel Drive283631Regular Gasoline
2022Auto (AM-S8), 4 cyl, 2.0 L4 · 2.0LAutomatic (AM-S8)Front-Wheel Drive203023Premium Gasoline
2022Auto (AV-S1), 4 cyl, 2.0 L4 · 2.0LAutomatic (AV-S1)Front-Wheel Drive314135Regular Gasoline
2022Auto (AV-S1), 4 cyl, 2.0 L4 · 2.0LAutomatic (AV-S1)Front-Wheel Drive334337Regular Gasoline
2022Man 6-spd, 4 cyl, 1.6 L4 · 1.6LManual 6-spdFront-Wheel Drive253428Regular Gasoline
2022Man 6-spd, 4 cyl, 2.0 L4 · 2.0LManual 6-spdFront-Wheel Drive223125Premium Gasoline
2021Auto (AM-S6), 4 cyl, 1.6 L4 · 1.6LAutomatic (AM-S6)Front-Wheel Drive495250Regular Gasoline
2021Auto (AM-S6), 4 cyl, 1.6 L4 · 1.6LAutomatic (AM-S6)Front-Wheel Drive535654Regular Gasoline
2021Auto (AM-S7), 4 cyl, 1.6 L4 · 1.6LAutomatic (AM-S7)Front-Wheel Drive283631Regular Gasoline
2021Auto (AV-S1), 4 cyl, 2.0 L4 · 2.0LAutomatic (AV-S1)Front-Wheel Drive334337Regular Gasoline
2021Auto (AV-S1), 4 cyl, 2.0 L4 · 2.0LAutomatic (AV-S1)Front-Wheel Drive314135Regular Gasoline
2021Man 6-spd, 4 cyl, 1.6 L4 · 1.6LManual 6-spdFront-Wheel Drive253428Regular Gasoline
2020Auto (AM-S7), 4 cyl, 1.6 L4 · 1.6LAutomatic (AM-S7)Front-Wheel Drive253228Regular Gasoline
2020Auto (AM7), 4 cyl, 1.4 L4 · 1.4LAutomatic (AM7)Front-Wheel Drive334136Regular Gasoline
2020Auto (AM7), 4 cyl, 1.6 L4 · 1.6LAutomatic (AM7)Front-Wheel Drive263329Regular Gasoline
2020Auto (S6), 4 cyl, 2.0 L4 · 2.0LAutomatic (S6)Front-Wheel Drive253227Regular Gasoline
2020Auto (variable gear ratios), 4 cyl, 2.0 L4 · 2.0LAutomatic (variable gear ratios)Front-Wheel Drive314135Regular Gasoline
2020Auto (variable gear ratios), 4 cyl, 2.0 L4 · 2.0LAutomatic (variable gear ratios)Front-Wheel Drive304034Regular Gasoline
2020Man 6-spd, 4 cyl, 1.6 L4 · 1.6LManual 6-spdFront-Wheel Drive233026Regular Gasoline
2020Man 6-spd, 4 cyl, 2.0 L4 · 2.0LManual 6-spdFront-Wheel Drive263730Regular Gasoline
2019Auto (AM7), 4 cyl, 1.4 L4 · 1.4LAutomatic (AM7)Front-Wheel Drive324035Regular Gasoline
2019Auto (AM7), 4 cyl, 1.6 L4 · 1.6LAutomatic (AM7)Front-Wheel Drive263329Regular Gasoline
2019Auto (AM7), 4 cyl, 1.6 L4 · 1.6LAutomatic (AM7)Front-Wheel Drive253228Regular Gasoline
2019Auto (S6), 4 cyl, 2.0 L4 · 2.0LAutomatic (S6)Front-Wheel Drive293833Regular Gasoline
2019Auto (S6), 4 cyl, 2.0 L4 · 2.0LAutomatic (S6)Front-Wheel Drive253227Regular Gasoline
2019Auto (S6), 4 cyl, 2.0 L4 · 2.0LAutomatic (S6)Front-Wheel Drive283732Regular Gasoline
2019Man 6-spd, 4 cyl, 1.6 L4 · 1.6LManual 6-spdFront-Wheel Drive223025Regular Gasoline
2019Man 6-spd, 4 cyl, 1.6 L4 · 1.6LManual 6-spdFront-Wheel Drive233026Regular Gasoline
2019Man 6-spd, 4 cyl, 2.0 L4 · 2.0LManual 6-spdFront-Wheel Drive263629Regular Gasoline
2018Auto (AM7), 4 cyl, 1.4 L4 · 1.4LAutomatic (AM7)Front-Wheel Drive324035Regular Gasoline
2018Auto (AM7), 4 cyl, 1.6 L4 · 1.6LAutomatic (AM7)Front-Wheel Drive263228Regular Gasoline
2018Auto (AM7), 4 cyl, 1.6 L4 · 1.6LAutomatic (AM7)Front-Wheel Drive263329Regular Gasoline
2018Auto (S6), 4 cyl, 2.0 L4 · 2.0LAutomatic (S6)Front-Wheel Drive283732Regular Gasoline
2018Auto (S6), 4 cyl, 2.0 L4 · 2.0LAutomatic (S6)Front-Wheel Drive293833Regular Gasoline
2018Auto (S6), 4 cyl, 2.0 L4 · 2.0LAutomatic (S6)Front-Wheel Drive243227Regular Gasoline
2018Man 6-spd, 4 cyl, 1.6 L4 · 1.6LManual 6-spdFront-Wheel Drive222925Regular Gasoline
2018Man 6-spd, 4 cyl, 1.6 L4 · 1.6LManual 6-spdFront-Wheel Drive223025Regular Gasoline
2018Man 6-spd, 4 cyl, 2.0 L4 · 2.0LManual 6-spdFront-Wheel Drive263629Regular Gasoline
2018Man 6-spd, 4 cyl, 2.0 L4 · 2.0LManual 6-spdFront-Wheel Drive233126Regular Gasoline
2017Auto (AM7), 4 cyl, 1.4 L4 · 1.4LAutomatic (AM7)Front-Wheel Drive324035Regular Gasoline
2017Auto (AM7), 4 cyl, 1.6 L4 · 1.6LAutomatic (AM7)Front-Wheel Drive263329Regular Gasoline
2017Auto (S6), 4 cyl, 2.0 L4 · 2.0LAutomatic (S6)Front-Wheel Drive243227Regular Gasoline
2017Auto (S6), 4 cyl, 2.0 L4 · 2.0LAutomatic (S6)Front-Wheel Drive293833Regular Gasoline
2017Auto (S6), 4 cyl, 2.0 L4 · 2.0LAutomatic (S6)Front-Wheel Drive283732Regular Gasoline
2017Man 6-spd, 4 cyl, 1.6 L4 · 1.6LManual 6-spdFront-Wheel Drive223025Regular Gasoline
2017Man 6-spd, 4 cyl, 2.0 L4 · 2.0LManual 6-spdFront-Wheel Drive243227Regular Gasoline
2017Man 6-spd, 4 cyl, 2.0 L4 · 2.0LManual 6-spdFront-Wheel Drive263629Regular Gasoline
2016Auto (S6), 4 cyl, 1.8 L4 · 1.8LAutomatic (S6)Front-Wheel Drive273630Regular Gasoline
2016Auto (S6), 4 cyl, 1.8 L4 · 1.8LAutomatic (S6)Front-Wheel Drive283731Regular Gasoline
2016Auto (S6), 4 cyl, 2.0 L4 · 2.0LAutomatic (S6)Front-Wheel Drive243528Regular Gasoline

Showing the 80 most recent EPA configurations of 93 on record. See the full Hyundai Elantra MPG history.

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Hyundai Elantra — Frequently Asked Questions

What is the fuel economy of the 2026 Hyundai Elantra?

The Hyundai Elantra is EPA-rated at up to 54 MPG combined (51 city / 58 highway).

What engine does the 2026 Hyundai Elantra have?

The Hyundai Elantra uses a 1.6L 4-cylinder engine paired with an Automatic transmission.

What years of the Hyundai Elantra are covered here?

This page documents 80 verified Hyundai Elantra configurations across model years 2016–2026.

Which model year of the Hyundai Elantra is the most fuel efficient?

The 2026 Hyundai Elantra holds the highest combined rating at 54 MPG; the 2016 sits lowest at 31 MPG, a difference of 23 MPG (about 74%) across the 11 rated years on file.

How many engine options does the Hyundai Elantra have?

The records list 4 distinct displacements for the Hyundai Elantra — 1.4L, 1.6L, 1.8L, 2L — which is why combined MPG varies between trims of the same year.

Is the 2026 Hyundai Elantra front-wheel drive or all-wheel drive?

Every Hyundai Elantra configuration on record here is Front-Wheel Drive; no alternative drivetrain appears in the 2016–2026 data.

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