2003 Hyundai Santa FE fuel economy
The EPA lists 6 versions of the 2003 Hyundai Santa FE. Combined fuel economy ranges from 17 to 20 MPG; the most efficient version is rated 18 city / 25 highway.
At a glance
- Combined
- 17 to 20 MPG depending on version
- City and highway
- 18 and 25 most efficient version
- Yearly fuel cost
- $3,350 EPA estimate, most efficient version
Source: U.S. EPA fueleconomy.gov
Every version the EPA tested
| Version | Engine | Drive | City | Highway | Combined | Yearly fuel cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Santa Fe 2WD Automatic 4-spd | 4-cyl 2.4L | Front-Wheel Drive | 18 | 25 | 20 MPG | $3,350 |
| Santa Fe 2WD Manual 5-spd | 4-cyl 2.4L | Front-Wheel Drive | 18 | 25 | 20 MPG | $3,350 |
| Santa Fe 2WD Automatic 4-spd | 6-cyl 2.7L | Front-Wheel Drive | 18 | 24 | 20 MPG | $3,350 |
| Santa Fe 4WD Automatic 4-spd | 6-cyl 2.7L | 4-Wheel or All-Wheel Drive | 16 | 22 | 18 MPG | $3,700 |
| Santa Fe 2WD Automatic 5-spd | 6-cyl 3.5L | Front-Wheel Drive | 15 | 20 | 17 MPG | $3,950 |
| Santa Fe 4WD Automatic 5-spd | 6-cyl 3.5L | 4-Wheel or All-Wheel Drive | 15 | 19 | 17 MPG | $3,950 |
At EPA assumptions, the most efficient version costs about $3,350 per year in fuel, versus $3,950 for the least efficient.