Hyundai Elantra MPG, gas tank, and tire pressure

The 2026 Hyundai Elantra with the 2.0-liter engine gets 34 to 35 mpg combined, according to the EPA, and the Elantra Hybrid gets 50 to 54 mpg. With a 12.4-gallon tank, a gas Elantra can go about 430 miles on a fill-up; the Hybrid Blue, with an 11.1-gallon tank, about 600. The sporty Elantra N is rated 23 to 24 mpg. Hyundai says the Elantra should not tow a trailer.

Published November 13, 2026 · Sources · Share

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Elantra generations at a glance

  • 2008–2010 (4th generation, HD): 2.0-liter four-cylinder with a 4-speed automatic or 5-speed manual.
  • 2011–2016 (5th generation, MD): a 1.8-liter with 6-speed transmissions, rated 32 mpg combined when new; a 2.0-liter joined for 2014.
  • 2017–2020 (6th generation, AD): the 2.0-liter, a 1.4-liter turbo Eco at up to 36 mpg, and a 1.6-liter turbo Sport. The 2.0-liter switched to a CVT for 2020.
  • 2021–2026 (7th generation, CN7): a 2.0-liter with Hyundai’s CVT (IVT), the 1.6-liter turbo N Line, the Elantra Hybrid with a 6-speed dual-clutch, and from 2022 the Elantra N with a 2.0-liter turbo and premium fuel recommended.

The Elantra GT hatchback, Elantra Touring wagon, and Elantra Coupe are separate EPA models and are not covered here.

Elantra gas mileage by year

The gap inside one model year is large: in 2025 the EPA rates the Hybrid Blue at 54 mpg and the Elantra N at 23. Open a year and find your engine before comparing. Your own number will vary with speed and weather.

202623–54 mpg combined · 7 versions
2026 Hyundai Elantra: EPA MPG by version
VersionCombinedCityHighway
Elantra1.6L 4-cyl, Auto (AM-S7), FWD312835
Elantra Hybrid1.6L 4-cyl, Auto (AM-S6), FWD, hybrid504952
Elantra Hybrid Blue1.6L 4-cyl, Auto (AM-S6), FWD, hybrid545158
Elantra N2.0L 4-cyl, Manual 6-spd, FWD, premium fuel242129
Elantra N2.0L 4-cyl, Auto (AM-S8), FWD, premium fuel232027
Elantra non-ISG2.0L 4-cyl, CVT (AV-S1), FWD343040
Elantra w/Stop-Start2.0L 4-cyl, CVT (AV-S1), FWD353140
202523–54 mpg combined · 7 versions
2025 Hyundai Elantra: EPA MPG by version
VersionCombinedCityHighway
Elantra2.0L 4-cyl, CVT (AV-S1), FWD (1)363241
Elantra2.0L 4-cyl, CVT (AV-S1), FWD (2)343039
Elantra1.6L 4-cyl, Auto (AM-S7), FWD312835
Elantra Hybrid1.6L 4-cyl, Auto (AM-S6), FWD, hybrid504952
Elantra Hybrid Blue1.6L 4-cyl, Auto (AM-S6), FWD, hybrid545158
Elantra N2.0L 4-cyl, Manual 6-spd, FWD, premium fuel242129
Elantra N2.0L 4-cyl, Auto (AM-S8), FWD, premium fuel232027
202423–54 mpg combined · 7 versions
2024 Hyundai Elantra: EPA MPG by version
VersionCombinedCityHighway
Elantra2.0L 4-cyl, CVT (AV-S1), FWD (1)363241
Elantra2.0L 4-cyl, CVT (AV-S1), FWD (2)343140
Elantra1.6L 4-cyl, Auto (AM-S7), FWD312835
Elantra Hybrid1.6L 4-cyl, Auto (AM-S6), FWD, hybrid504952
Elantra Hybrid Blue1.6L 4-cyl, Auto (AM-S6), FWD, hybrid545158
Elantra N2.0L 4-cyl, Manual 6-spd, FWD, premium fuel242129
Elantra N2.0L 4-cyl, Auto (AM-S8), FWD, premium fuel232027
202323–54 mpg combined · 7 versions
2023 Hyundai Elantra: EPA MPG by version
VersionCombinedCityHighway
Elantra2.0L 4-cyl, CVT (AV-S1), FWD (1)373342
Elantra2.0L 4-cyl, CVT (AV-S1), FWD (2)343040
Elantra1.6L 4-cyl, Auto (AM-S7), FWD312836
Elantra Hybrid1.6L 4-cyl, Auto (AM-S6), FWD, hybrid504952
Elantra Hybrid Blue1.6L 4-cyl, Auto (AM-S6), FWD, hybrid545356
Elantra N2.0L 4-cyl, Manual 6-spd, FWD, premium fuel252231
Elantra N2.0L 4-cyl, Auto (AM-S8), FWD, premium fuel232030
202223–54 mpg combined · 8 versions
2022 Hyundai Elantra: EPA MPG by version
VersionCombinedCityHighway
Elantra2.0L 4-cyl, CVT (AV-S1), FWD (1)373343
Elantra2.0L 4-cyl, CVT (AV-S1), FWD (2)353141
Elantra1.6L 4-cyl, Auto (AM-S7), FWD312836
Elantra1.6L 4-cyl, Manual 6-spd, FWD282534
Elantra Hybrid1.6L 4-cyl, Auto (AM-S6), FWD, hybrid504952
Elantra Hybrid Blue1.6L 4-cyl, Auto (AM-S6), FWD, hybrid545356
Elantra N2.0L 4-cyl, Manual 6-spd, FWD, premium fuel252231
Elantra N2.0L 4-cyl, Auto (AM-S8), FWD, premium fuel232030
202128–54 mpg combined · 6 versions
2021 Hyundai Elantra: EPA MPG by version
VersionCombinedCityHighway
Elantra2.0L 4-cyl, CVT (AV-S1), FWD (1)373343
Elantra2.0L 4-cyl, CVT (AV-S1), FWD (2)353141
Elantra1.6L 4-cyl, Auto (AM-S7), FWD312836
Elantra1.6L 4-cyl, Manual 6-spd, FWD282534
Elantra Hybrid1.6L 4-cyl, Auto (AM-S6), FWD, hybrid504952
Elantra Hybrid Blue1.6L 4-cyl, Auto (AM-S6), FWD, hybrid545356
202029–36 mpg combined · 5 versions
2020 Hyundai Elantra: EPA MPG by version
VersionCombinedCityHighway
Elantra1.4L 4-cyl, Auto (AM7), FWD363341
Elantra2.0L 4-cyl, CVT, FWD343040
Elantra2.0L 4-cyl, Manual 6-spd, FWD302637
Elantra1.6L 4-cyl, Auto (AM7), FWD292633
Elantra SE2.0L 4-cyl, CVT, FWD353141
201925–35 mpg combined · 6 versions
2019 Hyundai Elantra: EPA MPG by version
VersionCombinedCityHighway
Elantra1.4L 4-cyl, Auto (AM7), FWD353240
Elantra2.0L 4-cyl, Auto (S6), FWD322837
Elantra1.6L 4-cyl, Auto (AM7), FWD292633
Elantra2.0L 4-cyl, Manual 6-spd, FWD292636
Elantra1.6L 4-cyl, Manual 6-spd, FWD252230
Elantra SE2.0L 4-cyl, Auto (S6), FWD332938
2010–2018ranges by year · details on fueleconomy.gov
Hyundai Elantra, 2010–2018: EPA MPG range across versions
YearCombinedCityHighwayVersions
201825–3522–3230–406
201725–3522–3230–406
201628–3124–2834–375
201528–3124–2734–375
201427–3124–2733–375
20133228383
20123228382
20113228382
20102925–2634–353

EPA estimates for new vehicles from fueleconomy.gov (U.S. EPA and U.S. DOE), data retrieved November 12, 2026. Your mileage will vary with how and where you drive. EPA data on this site starts with the 2010 model year.

Gas tank size and range

Range below is tank size times the EPA combined rating, a best case. The Hybrid has a smaller tank but goes the farthest, so long drives need fewer stops. To cost out a trip, use the trip gas cost calculator. What counts as good mileage today: what is good gas mileage.

Hyundai Elantra: fuel tank and estimated range (tank × EPA combined MPG)
YearsEngineFuel tankEPA combinedRange on a full tank
20212.0L 4-cylinder12.4 gal835–37 mpgabout 430–460 miles
2022–20262.0L 4-cylinder12.4 gal834–37 mpgabout 420–460 miles
20211.6L turbo 4-cylinder (N Line)12.4 gal828–31 mpgabout 350–380 miles
2022–20261.6L turbo 4-cylinder (N Line)12.4 gal828–31 mpgabout 350–380 miles
2021–20221.6L 4-cylinder hybrid11.1 gal550–54 mpgabout 560–600 miles
2023–20261.6L 4-cylinder hybrid11.1 gal950–54 mpgabout 560–600 miles
2022–20262.0L turbo 4-cylinder (Elantra N)12.4 gal1123 mpgabout 290 miles
2017–20202.0L 4-cylinderCheck your owner’s manual29–35 mpgCheck your owner’s manual
2017–20201.4L turbo 4-cylinder (Eco)Check your owner’s manual35–36 mpgCheck your owner’s manual
2017–20201.6L turbo 4-cylinder (Sport)Check your owner’s manual25–29 mpgCheck your owner’s manual
2011–20161.8L 4-cylinderCheck your owner’s manual30–32 mpgCheck your owner’s manual
2014–20162.0L 4-cylinderCheck your owner’s manual27–28 mpgCheck your owner’s manual
2008–20102.0L 4-cylinderCheck your owner’s manual29 mpgCheck your owner’s manual

Elantra tire size and pressure

On a gas 2021–2026 Elantra, Hyundai lists 34 psi front and 31 psi rear for the 15-, 16-, and 17-inch tires, and 33 psi all around for the N Line’s 18-inch tires. The Hybrid runs 33 psi front and 32 to 33 rear. The Elantra N needs more: 35 front and 33 rear on 2022–2023 cars, and 36 and 34 on the 2026. For 2008–2020 Elantras we could not check a Hyundai manual, so use the label on the driver’s door jamb. If the warning light comes on, see tire pressure light.

Hyundai Elantra: tire size and pressure (cold) by trim
YearsTrimTire sizeFrontRear
2021–202615-inch wheels195/65R15834 psi31 psi
2021–202616-inch wheels205/55R16834 psi31 psi
2021–202617-inch wheels225/45R17834 psi31 psi
2021–202618-inch wheels (N Line)235/40R18833 psi33 psi
2021–2026Hybrid, 16-inch wheels205/55R16933 psi33 psi
2021–2026Hybrid, 17-inch wheels225/45R17933 psi32 psi
2022–2023Elantra N, 19-inch wheels245/35ZR19735 psi33 psi
2026Elantra N, 19-inch wheels245/35ZR191136 psi34 psi

Elantra oil at a glance

Every 2021–2026 Elantra except the N takes 0W-20, and the manuals from 2022 on call for full synthetic; the Elantra N takes 0W-30. Hyundai prints the refill amount without saying whether it includes the filter, so check the Elantra oil page for the numbers and how to fill correctly.

Hyundai Elantra oil at a glance
YearsEngineOilCapacity
20212.0L 4-cylinder0W-201Check your owner’s manual
2022–20262.0L 4-cylinder0W-204Check your owner’s manual
20211.6L turbo 4-cylinder (N Line)0W-201Check your owner’s manual
2022–20261.6L turbo 4-cylinder (N Line)0W-204Check your owner’s manual
2021–20221.6L 4-cylinder hybrid0W-205Check your owner’s manual
2023–20261.6L 4-cylinder hybrid0W-206Check your owner’s manual
2022–20262.0L turbo 4-cylinder (Elantra N)0W-307Check your owner’s manual
2017–20202.0L 4-cylinderCheck your owner’s manualCheck your owner’s manual
2017–20201.4L turbo 4-cylinder (Eco)Check your owner’s manualCheck your owner’s manual
2017–20201.6L turbo 4-cylinder (Sport)Check your owner’s manualCheck your owner’s manual
2011–20161.8L 4-cylinderCheck your owner’s manualCheck your owner’s manual
2014–20162.0L 4-cylinderCheck your owner’s manualCheck your owner’s manual
2008–20102.0L 4-cylinderCheck your owner’s manualCheck your owner’s manual

Can an Elantra tow?

No. The 2021 Elantra manual says Hyundai does not recommend trailer towing, and the 2024 manual says not to use the vehicle for trailer towing at all.

  • 7th generation (CN7) (2021–2026): not rated for towing3
  • 6th generation (AD) (2017–2020): Check your owner’s manual
  • 5th generation (MD) (2011–2016): Check your owner’s manual
  • 4th generation (HD) (2008–2010): Check your owner’s manual

Recalls: check by VIN

Enter your 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see open recalls on your Elantra. The VIN is at the base of the windshield on the driver’s side and on your registration. Hyundai dealers do recall work for free.

What to record in your log

  • Fill-ups with odometer and gallons, so you can compare your real MPG with the EPA number. The MPG calculator does the math.
  • Every oil change with the date, miles, and oil used. Hyundai’s powertrain warranty can ask for maintenance records, and a log with receipts is the simplest proof.
  • Which engine you have. Oil, spark plugs, and the service interval all differ between the 2.0, the 1.6 turbo, the Hybrid, and the N.
  • Tire rotations every 8,000 miles.

A car maintenance log keeps it in one place. Hyundai’s maintenance approach across its models: Hyundai maintenance.

FAQ

What is the gas mileage of a Hyundai Elantra?

The EPA rates the 2.0-liter Elantra at 34 to 37 mpg combined for 2021–2026, the Hybrid at 50 to 54 mpg, the 1.6 turbo N Line at 28 to 31 mpg, and the Elantra N at 23 to 25 mpg.

How big is the Elantra gas tank?

12.4 gallons on the gas 2021–2026 Elantra and Elantra N, and 11.1 gallons on the Hybrid, according to Hyundai’s manuals.

What tire pressure does an Elantra take?

34 psi front and 31 psi rear on most 2021–2026 gas Elantras, 33 psi on the N Line and the Hybrid, and 35 to 36 psi front on the Elantra N. Check the door jamb label for your car.

Can a Hyundai Elantra tow?

No. Hyundai’s manuals say not to use the Elantra for trailer towing.

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Sources

  1. Hyundai, 2021 Elantra Owner’s Manual (ownersmanual.hyundai.com) (checked November 12, 2026)
  2. Hyundai, 2022 Elantra Owner’s Manual (ownersmanual.hyundai.com) (checked November 12, 2026)
  3. Hyundai, 2024 Elantra Owner’s Manual: trailer towing (ownersmanual.hyundai.com) (checked November 12, 2026)
  4. Hyundai, 2025 Elantra Owner’s Manual: maintenance schedule (ownersmanual.hyundai.com) (checked November 12, 2026)
  5. Hyundai, 2021 Elantra Hybrid Owner’s Manual (ownersmanual.hyundai.com) (checked November 12, 2026)
  6. Hyundai, 2023 Elantra Hybrid Owner’s Manual (ownersmanual.hyundai.com) (checked November 12, 2026)
  7. Hyundai, 2023 Elantra N Owner’s Manual: tires (ownersmanual.hyundai.com) (checked November 12, 2026)
  8. Hyundai, 2026 Elantra Owner’s Manual: lubricants and capacities, tires (ownersmanual.hyundai.com) (checked November 13, 2026)
  9. Hyundai, 2026 Elantra Hybrid Owner’s Manual: lubricants and capacities, tires (ownersmanual.hyundai.com) (checked November 13, 2026)
  10. Hyundai, 2022 Elantra N Owner’s Manual (ownersmanual.hyundai.com) (checked November 13, 2026)
  11. Hyundai, 2026 Elantra N Owner’s Manual: lubricants and capacities, tires, fuel (ownersmanual.hyundai.com) (checked November 13, 2026)
  12. U.S. EPA and U.S. DOE, fueleconomy.gov vehicle data (MPG; retrieved November 12, 2026)