Hyundai Elantra Vehicle Class & EPA Size Category
The EPA classifies the 2026 Hyundai Elantra as a Midsize Cars / Large Cars, a rating based on body style and interior volume.
Latest model year (2026):
The Hyundai Elantra is classified by the EPA as a Midsize Cars.
Hyundai Elantra Vehicle Class — All Years
| Year | Trim | Vehicle Class | Drive | Fuel Type | MPG Comb. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | Auto (AM-S6), 4 cyl, 1.6 L | Midsize Cars | Front-Wheel Drive | Regular Gasoline | 50 |
| 2026 | Auto (AM-S6), 4 cyl, 1.6 L | Midsize Cars | Front-Wheel Drive | Regular Gasoline | 54 |
| 2026 | Auto (AM-S7), 4 cyl, 1.6 L | Midsize Cars | Front-Wheel Drive | Regular Gasoline | 31 |
| 2026 | Auto (AM-S8), 4 cyl, 2.0 L | Midsize Cars | Front-Wheel Drive | Premium Gasoline | 23 |
| 2026 | Auto (AV-S1), 4 cyl, 2.0 L | Midsize Cars | Front-Wheel Drive | Regular Gasoline | 34 |
| 2026 | Auto (AV-S1), 4 cyl, 2.0 L | Midsize Cars | Front-Wheel Drive | Regular Gasoline | 35 |
| 2026 | Man 6-spd, 4 cyl, 2.0 L | Midsize Cars | Front-Wheel Drive | Premium Gasoline | 24 |
| 2025 | Auto (AM-S6), 4 cyl, 1.6 L | Midsize Cars | Front-Wheel Drive | Regular Gasoline | 50 |
| 2025 | Auto (AM-S6), 4 cyl, 1.6 L | Midsize Cars | Front-Wheel Drive | Regular Gasoline | 54 |
| 2025 | Auto (AM-S7), 4 cyl, 1.6 L | Midsize Cars | Front-Wheel Drive | Regular Gasoline | 31 |
| 2025 | Auto (AM-S8), 4 cyl, 2.0 L | Midsize Cars | Front-Wheel Drive | Premium Gasoline | 23 |
| 2025 | Auto (AV-S1), 4 cyl, 2.0 L | Midsize Cars | Front-Wheel Drive | Regular Gasoline | 34 |
| 2025 | Auto (AV-S1), 4 cyl, 2.0 L | Midsize Cars | Front-Wheel Drive | Regular Gasoline | 36 |
| 2025 | Man 6-spd, 4 cyl, 2.0 L | Midsize Cars | Front-Wheel Drive | Premium Gasoline | 24 |
| 2024 | Auto (AM-S6), 4 cyl, 1.6 L | Midsize Cars | Front-Wheel Drive | Regular Gasoline | 54 |
| 2024 | Auto (AM-S6), 4 cyl, 1.6 L | Midsize Cars | Front-Wheel Drive | Regular Gasoline | 50 |
| 2024 | Auto (AM-S7), 4 cyl, 1.6 L | Midsize Cars | Front-Wheel Drive | Regular Gasoline | 31 |
| 2024 | Auto (AM-S8), 4 cyl, 2.0 L | Midsize Cars | Front-Wheel Drive | Premium Gasoline | 23 |
| 2024 | Auto (AV-S1), 4 cyl, 2.0 L | Midsize Cars | Front-Wheel Drive | Regular Gasoline | 36 |
| 2024 | Auto (AV-S1), 4 cyl, 2.0 L | Midsize Cars | Front-Wheel Drive | Regular Gasoline | 34 |
| 2024 | Man 6-spd, 4 cyl, 2.0 L | Midsize Cars | Front-Wheel Drive | Premium Gasoline | 24 |
| 2023 | Auto (AM-S6), 4 cyl, 1.6 L | Midsize Cars | Front-Wheel Drive | Regular Gasoline | 54 |
| 2023 | Auto (AM-S6), 4 cyl, 1.6 L | Midsize Cars | Front-Wheel Drive | Regular Gasoline | 50 |
| 2023 | Auto (AM-S7), 4 cyl, 1.6 L | Midsize Cars | Front-Wheel Drive | Regular Gasoline | 31 |
| 2023 | Auto (AM-S8), 4 cyl, 2.0 L | Midsize Cars | Front-Wheel Drive | Premium Gasoline | 23 |
| 2023 | Auto (AV-S1), 4 cyl, 2.0 L | Midsize Cars | Front-Wheel Drive | Regular Gasoline | 37 |
| 2023 | Auto (AV-S1), 4 cyl, 2.0 L | Midsize Cars | Front-Wheel Drive | Regular Gasoline | 34 |
| 2023 | Man 6-spd, 4 cyl, 2.0 L | Midsize Cars | Front-Wheel Drive | Premium Gasoline | 25 |
| 2022 | Auto (AM-S6), 4 cyl, 1.6 L | Midsize Cars | Front-Wheel Drive | Regular Gasoline | 54 |
| 2022 | Auto (AM-S6), 4 cyl, 1.6 L | Midsize Cars | Front-Wheel Drive | Regular Gasoline | 50 |
| 2022 | Auto (AM-S7), 4 cyl, 1.6 L | Midsize Cars | Front-Wheel Drive | Regular Gasoline | 31 |
| 2022 | Auto (AM-S8), 4 cyl, 2.0 L | Midsize Cars | Front-Wheel Drive | Premium Gasoline | 23 |
| 2022 | Auto (AV-S1), 4 cyl, 2.0 L | Midsize Cars | Front-Wheel Drive | Regular Gasoline | 35 |
| 2022 | Auto (AV-S1), 4 cyl, 2.0 L | Midsize Cars | Front-Wheel Drive | Regular Gasoline | 37 |
| 2022 | Man 6-spd, 4 cyl, 1.6 L | Midsize Cars | Front-Wheel Drive | Regular Gasoline | 28 |
| 2022 | Man 6-spd, 4 cyl, 2.0 L | Midsize Cars | Front-Wheel Drive | Premium Gasoline | 25 |
| 2021 | Auto (AM-S6), 4 cyl, 1.6 L | Midsize Cars | Front-Wheel Drive | Regular Gasoline | 50 |
| 2021 | Auto (AM-S6), 4 cyl, 1.6 L | Midsize Cars | Front-Wheel Drive | Regular Gasoline | 54 |
| 2021 | Auto (AM-S7), 4 cyl, 1.6 L | Midsize Cars | Front-Wheel Drive | Regular Gasoline | 31 |
| 2021 | Auto (AV-S1), 4 cyl, 2.0 L | Midsize Cars | Front-Wheel Drive | Regular Gasoline | 37 |
| 2021 | Auto (AV-S1), 4 cyl, 2.0 L | Midsize Cars | Front-Wheel Drive | Regular Gasoline | 35 |
| 2021 | Man 6-spd, 4 cyl, 1.6 L | Midsize Cars | Front-Wheel Drive | Regular Gasoline | 28 |
| 2020 | Auto (AM-S7), 4 cyl, 1.6 L | Large Cars | Front-Wheel Drive | Regular Gasoline | 28 |
| 2020 | Auto (AM7), 4 cyl, 1.4 L | Midsize Cars | Front-Wheel Drive | Regular Gasoline | 36 |
| 2020 | Auto (AM7), 4 cyl, 1.6 L | Midsize Cars | Front-Wheel Drive | Regular Gasoline | 29 |
| 2020 | Auto (S6), 4 cyl, 2.0 L | Large Cars | Front-Wheel Drive | Regular Gasoline | 27 |
| 2020 | Auto (variable gear ratios), 4 cyl, 2.0 L | Midsize Cars | Front-Wheel Drive | Regular Gasoline | 35 |
| 2020 | Auto (variable gear ratios), 4 cyl, 2.0 L | Midsize Cars | Front-Wheel Drive | Regular Gasoline | 34 |
| 2020 | Man 6-spd, 4 cyl, 1.6 L | Large Cars | Front-Wheel Drive | Regular Gasoline | 26 |
| 2020 | Man 6-spd, 4 cyl, 2.0 L | Midsize Cars | Front-Wheel Drive | Regular Gasoline | 30 |
| 2019 | Auto (AM7), 4 cyl, 1.4 L | Midsize Cars | Front-Wheel Drive | Regular Gasoline | 35 |
| 2019 | Auto (AM7), 4 cyl, 1.6 L | Midsize Cars | Front-Wheel Drive | Regular Gasoline | 29 |
| 2019 | Auto (AM7), 4 cyl, 1.6 L | Large Cars | Front-Wheel Drive | Regular Gasoline | 28 |
| 2019 | Auto (S6), 4 cyl, 2.0 L | Midsize Cars | Front-Wheel Drive | Regular Gasoline | 33 |
| 2019 | Auto (S6), 4 cyl, 2.0 L | Large Cars | Front-Wheel Drive | Regular Gasoline | 27 |
| 2019 | Auto (S6), 4 cyl, 2.0 L | Midsize Cars | Front-Wheel Drive | Regular Gasoline | 32 |
| 2019 | Man 6-spd, 4 cyl, 1.6 L | Midsize Cars | Front-Wheel Drive | Regular Gasoline | 25 |
| 2019 | Man 6-spd, 4 cyl, 1.6 L | Large Cars | Front-Wheel Drive | Regular Gasoline | 26 |
| 2019 | Man 6-spd, 4 cyl, 2.0 L | Midsize Cars | Front-Wheel Drive | Regular Gasoline | 29 |
| 2018 | Auto (AM7), 4 cyl, 1.4 L | Midsize Cars | Front-Wheel Drive | Regular Gasoline | 35 |
| 2018 | Auto (AM7), 4 cyl, 1.6 L | Large Cars | Front-Wheel Drive | Regular Gasoline | 28 |
| 2018 | Auto (AM7), 4 cyl, 1.6 L | Midsize Cars | Front-Wheel Drive | Regular Gasoline | 29 |
| 2018 | Auto (S6), 4 cyl, 2.0 L | Midsize Cars | Front-Wheel Drive | Regular Gasoline | 32 |
| 2018 | Auto (S6), 4 cyl, 2.0 L | Midsize Cars | Front-Wheel Drive | Regular Gasoline | 33 |
| 2018 | Auto (S6), 4 cyl, 2.0 L | Large Cars | Front-Wheel Drive | Regular Gasoline | 27 |
| 2018 | Man 6-spd, 4 cyl, 1.6 L | Large Cars | Front-Wheel Drive | Regular Gasoline | 25 |
| 2018 | Man 6-spd, 4 cyl, 1.6 L | Midsize Cars | Front-Wheel Drive | Regular Gasoline | 25 |
| 2018 | Man 6-spd, 4 cyl, 2.0 L | Midsize Cars | Front-Wheel Drive | Regular Gasoline | 29 |
| 2018 | Man 6-spd, 4 cyl, 2.0 L | Large Cars | Front-Wheel Drive | Regular Gasoline | 26 |
| 2017 | Auto (AM7), 4 cyl, 1.4 L | Midsize Cars | Front-Wheel Drive | Regular Gasoline | 35 |
| 2017 | Auto (AM7), 4 cyl, 1.6 L | Midsize Cars | Front-Wheel Drive | Regular Gasoline | 29 |
| 2017 | Auto (S6), 4 cyl, 2.0 L | Midsize Cars | Front-Wheel Drive | Regular Gasoline | 27 |
| 2017 | Auto (S6), 4 cyl, 2.0 L | Midsize Cars | Front-Wheel Drive | Regular Gasoline | 33 |
| 2017 | Auto (S6), 4 cyl, 2.0 L | Midsize Cars | Front-Wheel Drive | Regular Gasoline | 32 |
| 2017 | Man 6-spd, 4 cyl, 1.6 L | Midsize Cars | Front-Wheel Drive | Regular Gasoline | 25 |
| 2017 | Man 6-spd, 4 cyl, 2.0 L | Midsize Cars | Front-Wheel Drive | Regular Gasoline | 27 |
| 2017 | Man 6-spd, 4 cyl, 2.0 L | Midsize Cars | Front-Wheel Drive | Regular Gasoline | 29 |
| 2016 | Auto (S6), 4 cyl, 1.8 L | Midsize Cars | Front-Wheel Drive | Regular Gasoline | 30 |
| 2016 | Auto (S6), 4 cyl, 1.8 L | Midsize Cars | Front-Wheel Drive | Regular Gasoline | 31 |
| 2016 | Auto (S6), 4 cyl, 2.0 L | Midsize Cars | Front-Wheel Drive | Regular Gasoline | 28 |
| 2016 | Auto (S6), 4 cyl, 2.0 L | Midsize Cars | Front-Wheel Drive | Regular Gasoline | 27 |
| 2016 | Man 6-spd, 4 cyl, 1.8 L | Midsize Cars | Front-Wheel Drive | Regular Gasoline | 30 |
| 2016 | Man 6-spd, 4 cyl, 2.0 L | Midsize Cars | Front-Wheel Drive | Regular Gasoline | 27 |
| 2016 | Man 6-spd, 4 cyl, 2.0 L | Midsize Cars | Front-Wheel Drive | Regular Gasoline | 28 |
| 2015 | Auto (S6), 4 cyl, 1.8 L | Midsize Cars | Front-Wheel Drive | Regular Gasoline | 30 |
| 2015 | Auto (S6), 4 cyl, 1.8 L | Midsize Cars | Front-Wheel Drive | Regular Gasoline | 31 |
| 2015 | Auto (S6), 4 cyl, 2.0 L | Midsize Cars | Front-Wheel Drive | Regular Gasoline | 28 |
| 2015 | Auto (S6), 4 cyl, 2.0 L | Midsize Cars | Front-Wheel Drive | Regular Gasoline | 28 |
| 2015 | Auto (S6), 4 cyl, 2.0 L | Midsize Cars | Front-Wheel Drive | Regular Gasoline | 27 |
| 2015 | Man 6-spd, 4 cyl, 1.8 L | Midsize Cars | Front-Wheel Drive | Regular Gasoline | 30 |
| 2015 | Man 6-spd, 4 cyl, 2.0 L | Midsize Cars | Front-Wheel Drive | Regular Gasoline | 28 |
| 2015 | Man 6-spd, 4 cyl, 2.0 L | Midsize Cars | Front-Wheel Drive | Regular Gasoline | 27 |
| 2015 | Man 6-spd, 4 cyl, 2.0 L | Midsize Cars | Front-Wheel Drive | Regular Gasoline | 27 |
Data sourced from fueleconomy.gov (U.S. Department of Energy). MPG figures are EPA-tested. Fuel costs are estimates based on average fuel prices and 15,000 miles/year.
Hyundai Elantra Vehicle Class FAQ
What class of vehicle is the Hyundai Elantra?
The EPA classifies the Hyundai Elantra as a Midsize Cars / Large Cars. This classification is based on interior volume and body style and affects how its fuel economy is compared with other vehicles.
Is the Hyundai Elantra considered a small or large vehicle?
Based on its EPA class (Midsize Cars, Large Cars), the Hyundai Elantra is grouped with vehicles of similar size and interior volume. The class can change between model years when the body is redesigned.