2008 Hyundai Santa Fe 2WDFuel Economy & MPG Ratings
Gasoline Sport Utility Vehicle - 2WDFront-Wheel Drive
City
18
MPG
Highway
24
MPG
Combined
20
MPG
Real-World MPG
Based on 4 owner reports via EPA fueleconomy.gov
20.1MPG average+0.3% vs EPA label
EPA combined: 20 MPG · Owner reported avg: 20.1 MPG
Range: 18–22 MPG
Driving mix: City 62% / Highway 38%
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 20.1 real world MPG based on 4 owner reports. EPA combined rating is 20 MPG.
Trim Comparison
Automatic 4-spd
Regular
City
18
Hwy
24
Comb
20
Fuel cost: $3,400/yr
Manual 5-spd
Regular
City
17
Hwy
24
Comb
20
Fuel cost: $3,400/yr
Automatic 5-spd
Regular
City
17
Hwy
24
Comb
20
Fuel cost: $3,400/yr
| Trim | Engine | City | Hwy | Combined | Fuel Cost/yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Automatic 4-spd | Regular | 18 | 24 | 20 | $3,400 |
| Manual 5-spd | Regular | 17 | 24 | 20 | $3,400 |
| Automatic 5-spd | Regular | 17 | 24 | 20 | $3,400 |
Annual Fuel Cost
$3,400
Based on gasoline at $3.67/gal, 15,000 miles/year
5-Year Fuel Savings
$-5,000
vs. average new vehicle
EPA Fuel Economy Score: -1/10
GHG Score: -1/10
Environment
- CO₂ Tailpipe Emissions
- 444 g/mile
- Annual Petroleum Consumption
- 14.9 barrels
Specifications
- Engine
- 3.3L 6-cyl
- Transmission
- 4-speed Automatic
- Drivetrain
- FWD
- Body Style
- SUV/Crossover
Source: EPA fuel economy data & NHTSA vPIC. Specifications reflect the most common trim configuration.
Engine & Efficiency Details
Source: EPA fueleconomy.gov
- Engine Size
- 2.7L, 6-cylinder
- Fuel Type
- Regular Gasoline
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