2006 Hyundai SonataFuel Economy & MPG Ratings
Gasoline Large CarsFront-Wheel Drive
City
21
MPG
Highway
31
MPG
Combined
25
MPG
Real-World MPG
Based on 2 owner reports via EPA fueleconomy.gov
27.5MPG average+10.1% vs EPA label
EPA combined: 25 MPG · Owner reported avg: 27.5 MPG
Range: 27–29 MPG
Driving mix: City 20% / Highway 80%
Source: EPA fueleconomy.gov “Your MPG” owner submissions. Real-world results vary by driver behavior, conditions, and equipment.
Owner reported MPG for this vehicle averages 27.5 real world MPG based on 2 owner reports. EPA combined rating is 25 MPG.
Trim Comparison
Manual 5-spd
Regular
City
21
Hwy
31
Comb
25
Fuel cost: $2,700/yr
Automatic 4-spd
Regular
City
21
Hwy
30
Comb
24
Fuel cost: $2,800/yr
Automatic 5-spd
Regular
City
18
Hwy
27
Comb
21
Fuel cost: $3,200/yr
| Trim | Engine | City | Hwy | Combined | Fuel Cost/yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Manual 5-spd | Regular | 21 | 31 | 25 | $2,700 |
| Automatic 4-spd | Regular | 21 | 30 | 24 | $2,800 |
| Automatic 5-spd | Regular | 18 | 27 | 21 | $3,200 |
Annual Fuel Cost
$2,700
Based on gasoline at $3.67/gal, 15,000 miles/year
5-Year Fuel Savings
$-1,500
vs. average new vehicle
EPA Fuel Economy Score: -1/10
GHG Score: -1/10
Environment
- CO₂ Tailpipe Emissions
- 355 g/mile
- Annual Petroleum Consumption
- 11.9 barrels
Specifications
- Engine
- 3.3L 4-cyl
- Transmission
- 4-speed Automatic
- Drivetrain
- FWD
- Body Style
- Sedan
Source: EPA fuel economy data & NHTSA vPIC. Specifications reflect the most common trim configuration.
Engine & Efficiency Details
Source: EPA fueleconomy.gov
- Engine Size
- 2.4L, 4-cylinder
- Fuel Type
- Regular Gasoline
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