2012 Hyundai Santa FE fuel economy
The EPA lists 5 versions of the 2012 Hyundai Santa FE. Combined fuel economy ranges from 21 to 23 MPG; the most efficient version is rated 20 city / 27 highway.
At a glance
- Combined
- 21 to 23 MPG depending on version
- City and highway
- 20 and 27 most efficient version
- Yearly fuel cost
- $2,900 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 6-spd | 4-cyl 2.4L | Front-Wheel Drive | 20 | 27 | 23 MPG | $2,900 |
| Santa Fe 2WD Automatic 6-spd | 6-cyl 3.5L | Front-Wheel Drive | 20 | 26 | 22 MPG | $3,050 |
| Santa Fe 4WD Automatic 6-spd | 6-cyl 3.5L | 4-Wheel Drive | 20 | 25 | 22 MPG | $3,050 |
| Santa Fe 4WD Automatic 6-spd | 4-cyl 2.4L | 4-Wheel Drive | 20 | 25 | 22 MPG | $3,050 |
| Santa Fe 2WD Manual 6-spd | 4-cyl 2.4L | Front-Wheel Drive | 19 | 26 | 21 MPG | $3,200 |
At EPA assumptions, the most efficient version costs about $2,900 per year in fuel, versus $3,200 for the least efficient.