The 2015 Hyundai Santa Fe delivers an EPA-certified 19–23 MPG combined across 9 configurations. Estimated annual fuel costs range from $2,650 to $3,250.
Laboratory certification test values across engine, transmission, and drivetrain permutations
| Configuration / Model | Powertrain | Drivetrain | Transmission | City | Highway | Combined | Annual Fuel Cost | CO2 (g/mi) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Santa Fe Sport FWD Regular | 2.4L 4-Cyl Gas | Front-Wheel Drive | Automatic (S6) | 20 MPG | 27 MPG | 23 MPG | $2,650 | — |
| Santa Fe Sport FWD Regular | 2L 4-Cyl Gas | Front-Wheel Drive | Automatic (S6) | 19 MPG | 26 MPG | 22 MPG | $2,800 | — |
| Santa Fe Sport Ultimate FWD Regular | 2L 4-Cyl Gas | Front-Wheel Drive | Automatic (S6) | 19 MPG | 26 MPG | 22 MPG | $2,800 | — |
| Santa Fe Ultimate FWD Regular | 3.3L 6-Cyl Gas | Front-Wheel Drive | Automatic (S6) | 17 MPG | 23 MPG | 20 MPG | $3,100 | — |
| Santa Fe Sport AWD Regular | 2.4L 4-Cyl Gas | All-Wheel Drive | Automatic (S6) | 19 MPG | 25 MPG | 21 MPG | $2,950 | — |
| Santa Fe Sport AWD Regular | 2L 4-Cyl Gas | All-Wheel Drive | Automatic (S6) | 18 MPG | 24 MPG | 20 MPG | $3,100 | — |
| Santa Fe Ultimate AWD Regular | 3.3L 6-Cyl Gas | All-Wheel Drive | Automatic (S6) | 17 MPG | 22 MPG | 19 MPG | $3,250 | — |
| Santa Fe FWD Regular | 3.3L 6-Cyl Gas | Front-Wheel Drive | Automatic (S6) | 18 MPG | 25 MPG | 21 MPG | $2,950 | — |
| Santa Fe AWD Regular | 3.3L 6-Cyl Gas | All-Wheel Drive | Automatic (S6) | 18 MPG | 24 MPG | 20 MPG | $3,100 | — |
Standardized annual energy consumption and operating cost metrics based on 15,000 annual miles
Based on $3.50 per gallon regular gasoline
Estimated annual energy units needed for 15,000 miles
Compared to the average new vehicle over 5 years
Cross-reference safety ratings, owner defect complaints, and recall campaigns
Vehicle summary, specifications, and primary KPI metrics.
NHTSA 5-Star NCAP crash tests, rollover risk, and active driver assistance.
NHTSA consumer defect complaint filings by affected component.
Official safety recall notices, defects, and free repair instructions.
Direct, deterministic answers synthesized from verified United States government databases for the 2015 Hyundai Santa Fe
The 2015 Hyundai Santa Fe achieves an EPA-certified rating of 19 to 23 MPG combined across 9 certified configuration(s).
City ratings range from 17 to 20 MPG, and highway ratings range from 22 to 27 MPG.
Using AutoUtility's standardized operating cost model, estimated annual fueling and energy costs range between $2,650 and $3,250 for the 2015 Hyundai Santa Fe.
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.
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.