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Combined MPG
23–54 MPG
55% city / 45% highway weighted
City Driving Rating
20–53 MPG
Stop-and-go urban cycle
Highway Driving Rating
30–56 MPG
Sustained open-highway test
Annual Fuel Cost
$1,150–3,300
EPA estimate @ 15,000 miles/yr
Laboratory Fuel Economy Certification

Executive Efficiency Findings

The 2023 Hyundai Elantra delivers an EPA-certified 23–54 MPG combined across 7 configurations. Hybrid variants achieve up to 54 MPG combined, compared to 37 MPG for standard gasoline trims. Estimated annual fuel costs range from $1,150 to $3,300.

EPA Testing Standards: Ratings derived from official dynamometer laboratory tests under 40 CFR Part 600. Real-world fuel economy varies based on driving style, ambient temperature, cargo payload, and terrain.
Certified Powertrain Attributes
  • • Certified Configurations: 7 trim and powertrain permutation(s).
  • • Combined Rating Range: 23–54 MPG.
  • • Hybrid Efficiency: Up to 54 MPG combined.
  • • Annual Energy Cost: $1,150–3,300 (15k mi/yr).
Electrification Analysis

2023 Hyundai Elantra Powertrain & Efficiency Comparison

Factual efficiency differences across gasoline, hybrid, plug-in hybrid, and electric variants

GASOLINE 5 TRIMS

Standard Gasoline

23–37 MPG

Annual Fuel Cost: $1,650–$3,300.

EPA Certified
HYBRID 2 TRIMS

Gas-Electric Hybrid (HEV)

50–54 MPG

Annual Fuel Cost: $1,150–$1,250 (saves vs gas).

Self-Charging Hybrid
Certified Ratings Matrix

Official EPA Fuel Economy Ratings by Configuration (7)

Laboratory certification test values across engine, transmission, and drivetrain permutations

Configuration / Model Powertrain Drivetrain Transmission City Highway Combined Annual Fuel Cost CO2 (g/mi)
Elantra Hybrid Blue Regular 1.6L Hybrid Front-Wheel Drive Automatic (AM-S6) 53 MPG 56 MPG 54 MPG $1,150 —
Elantra Hybrid Regular 1.6L Hybrid Front-Wheel Drive Automatic (AM-S6) 49 MPG 52 MPG 50 MPG $1,250 —
Elantra Regular 2L 4-Cyl Gas Front-Wheel Drive Automatic (AV-S1) 33 MPG 42 MPG 37 MPG $1,650 —
Elantra Regular 2L 4-Cyl Gas Front-Wheel Drive Automatic (AV-S1) 30 MPG 40 MPG 34 MPG $1,800 —
Elantra Regular 1.6L 4-Cyl Gas Front-Wheel Drive Automatic (AM-S7) 28 MPG 36 MPG 31 MPG $2,000 —
Elantra N Premium 2L 4-Cyl Gas Front-Wheel Drive Manual 6-spd 22 MPG 31 MPG 25 MPG $3,050 —
Elantra N Premium 2L 4-Cyl Gas Front-Wheel Drive Automatic (AM-S8) 20 MPG 30 MPG 23 MPG $3,300 —
Operating Cost Economics

Standardized Energy Cost & Consumption Benchmarks

Standardized annual energy consumption and operating cost metrics based on 15,000 annual miles

ENERGY UNIT 25 MI

Fuel Cost per 25 Miles

$1.62–$3.80

Based on $3.50 per gallon regular gasoline

ANNUAL TOTAL 15K MI

Annual Fuel Consumption

278–652 Gal

Estimated annual energy units needed for 15,000 miles

5-YEAR VALUE SAVINGS

5-Year Fuel Cost vs Avg Vehicle

EPA Benchmark

Compared to the average new vehicle over 5 years

Search Intelligence

Quick Answers: EPA Fuel Economy, Electric Range & Energy Costs for the 2023 Hyundai Elantra

Direct, deterministic answers synthesized from verified United States government databases for the 2023 Hyundai Elantra

What gas mileage (MPG) does the 2023 Hyundai Elantra get?

The 2023 Hyundai Elantra achieves an EPA-certified rating of 23 to 54 MPG combined across 7 certified configuration(s).

City ratings range from 20 to 53 MPG, and highway ratings range from 30 to 56 MPG.

Source: EPA FuelEconomy.gov (40 CFR Part 600)

How much better is hybrid MPG on the 2023 Hyundai Elantra?

Hybrid (HEV) models achieve up to 54 MPG combined, delivering approximately 17 more miles per gallon than standard gasoline configurations (up to 37 MPG combined).

Gas-electric hybrid variants use regenerative braking and electric assist motors to reduce fuel consumption in stop-and-go city driving.

Source: EPA Certified Ratings Comparison

What is the estimated annual fuel or energy cost for the 2023 Hyundai Elantra?

Using AutoUtility's standardized operating cost model, estimated annual fueling and energy costs range between $1,150 and $3,300 for the 2023 Hyundai Elantra.

Calculated under AutoUtility's standardized methodology (15,000 miles per year, 55% city / 45% highway driving, $3.50/gallon regular gasoline, $0.16/kWh electricity) using official EPA dynamometer consumption ratings.

Source: AutoUtility Operating Cost Model (EPA-Certified Baseline)
Official US Government Data Provenance

Fuel economy ratings, electric range figures, and energy cost estimates on this page are retrieved directly from the United States Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and U.S. Department of Energy (FuelEconomy.gov) certified vehicle database under 40 CFR Part 600.

Local Production Store Compiled: August 2026 • Deterministic Audited Dataset • Zero Dynamic External API Runtime Latency.