Hyundai Sonata Gas Mileage (MPG)
Unlike other fuel economy surveys, TrueDelta's Real-World Gas Mileage Survey includes questions about how and where a car was driven. So you can get an idea of the Hyundai Sonata's real-world MPG based on how and where you drive a car.
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Hyundai Sonata Gas Mileage
| Year | Body/Powertrain | flat, hilly, or mountainousLand | driving style: very light to "lead foot"Foot | A/C use: none to heavyA/C | constant stop and goTraf % | many stops per mileCity % | stop every mile or twoSub % | fairly steady speedHwy % | Hwy Spd | MPG |
| 2008 | 4dr Sedan 162-horsepower 2.4L I4 4-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
flat | light | light | 20 | 15 | 10 | 55 | 70 | 30.0 |
| flat | light | none | 0 | 0 | 5 | 95 | 75 | 33.7 | ||
| flat | med | none | 0 | 5 | 25 | 70 | 60 | 31.5 | ||
| flat | light | light | 0 | 0 | 15 | 85 | 65 | 32.7 | ||
| flat | light | light | 0 | 0 | 25 | 75 | 60 | 31.0 | ||
| 2008 | 4dr Sedan 162-horsepower 2.4L I4 4-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
flat | light | light | 4 | 4 | 16 | 76 | 66 | 31.8 |
| Averages | flat | light | light | 4 | 4 | 16 | 76 | 66 | 31.8 | |
| With the 162-horsepower 2.4L I4 engine, 4-speed shiftable automatic transmission, and front-wheel drive, 2008 Hyundai Sonata fuel economy has been averaging
31.8 MPG (miles per gallon). The 2008 Hyundai Sonatas in this analysis were driven mostly on the highway at an average speed of 66 miles per hour (about 76 percent of the miles driven). The rest of the miles were in the suburbs (16 percent), in heavy traffic (4 percent), and in the city (4 percent). In addition the average 2008 Hyundai Sonata in this analysis was driven on flat terrain with a light foot and the AC on only some of the time. |
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What Our Members Are Saying about the Real Hyundai Sonata MPG
| Hyundai Sonata Fuel Economy: Pros | ||
| Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
| 2013 | 4dr Sedan 198-horsepower 2.4L I4 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
With just over 1400 miles so far, it is averaging 28.3mpg combined with the eco option turned off. It has the eco drive option which works well in sustained at speed driving but lags in demanding driving situations. |
| 2012 | 4dr Sedan turbocharged 274hp 2.0L I4 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
better than Honda or Santa Fe |
| 2011 | 4dr Sedan turbocharged 274hp 2.0L I4 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
Performance of a V6 with the economy of a 4 cyl. |
| 2011 | 4dr Sedan 198-horsepower 2.4L I4 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
With less than 1,000 miles I observed 37mpg on the highway. |
| 2011 | 4dr Sedan 198-horsepower 2.4L I4 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
35 mpg for a full size car |
| 2009 | 4dr Sedan 249-horsepower 3.3L V6 5-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
best in class |
| 2009 | 4dr Sedan 249-horsepower 3.3L V6 5-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
Some of the BEST gas MPG I have seen in a V6. It is not uncommon for me to obtain 29.5 to 31 MPG on the highway and 17+ in the city. I typically drive a mix and get around 25MPG combined. |
| 2009 | 4dr Sedan 175-horsepower 2.4L I4 5-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
Mileage is above par for car of its size |
| 2009 | 4dr Sedan 175-horsepower 2.4L I4 5-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
Around town 25 mpg and 34+ on the highway. |
| 2009 | 4dr Sedan 249-horsepower 3.3L V6 5-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
Easily control economy from 20-26mpg depending on driving style, not necessarily road type. |
| 2009 | 4dr Sedan 249-horsepower 3.3L V6 5-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
24-25 mpg city 30+ highway |
| 2009 | 4dr Sedan 175-horsepower 2.4L I4 5-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
decent for all around use |
| 2009 | 4dr Sedan 175-horsepower 2.4L I4 5-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
The I4 gets about 33 mpg for me in mixed driving. It still has plenty of power at 175 HP and is a quiet smooth engine. This is the first 4 cylinder I have ever owned and so far it has performed well. |
| 2009 | 4dr Sedan 175-horsepower 2.4L I4 5-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
Best of breed fuel economy speaks for itself. |
| 2009 | 4dr Sedan 175-horsepower 2.4L I4 5-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
Highway mpg is excellent but city driving is nothing special. |
| 2009 | 4dr Sedan 175-horsepower 2.4L I4 5-speed manual FWD |
Best fuel economy of the large midsize cars looked at. |
| 2008 | 4dr Sedan 162-horsepower 2.4L I4 4-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
Expected 30 mpg on expressway but only getting 25 but still better than previous vehicle |
| 2008 | 4dr Sedan 162-horsepower 2.4L I4 4-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
We are getting exceptional mileage. Between 28.5 and 29.5 mpg in everyday driving. 25 mile round trip commute to work. |
| 2008 | 4dr Sedan 162-horsepower 2.4L I4 4-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
I have been getting around 30 mpg so far. |
| 2008 | 4dr Sedan 162-horsepower 2.4L I4 4-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
Great gas mileage |
| 2008 | 4dr Sedan 162-horsepower 2.4L I4 4-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
Pretty good fuel economy for a car this size. |
| 2008 | 4dr Sedan 162-horsepower 2.4L I4 4-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
good fuel economy for large car (28-31 mpg in mixed driving) |
| 2007 | 4dr Sedan 162-horsepower 2.4L I4 4-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
23 MPG in mixed City/Highway. 32 MPG on Highway |
| 2007 | 4dr Sedan 162-horsepower 2.4L I4 4-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
32 mpg highway with A/C blowing |
| 2007 | 4dr Sedan 162-horsepower 2.4L I4 4-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
4-cylinder has plenty of power with 5 adults and has good overall mileage (especially compared to my old 6-cylinder) |
| 2007 | 4dr Sedan 162-horsepower 2.4L I4 4-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
7.7 Litres per 100 KM whats NOT to like with fuel almost $1.90 a litre |
| 2007 | 4dr Sedan 162-horsepower 2.4L I4 5-speed manual FWD |
Average 28 mpg with 5-speed stick. |
| 2007 | 4dr Sedan 162-horsepower 2.4L I4 4-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
good economy, average of 21-23 around town and 28-31 on highway. |
| 2007 | 4dr Sedan 162-horsepower 2.4L I4 4-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
We get mid 20s in the city and low/mid 30s on the highway, very good for such a large car. |
| 2007 | 4dr Sedan 162-horsepower 2.4L I4 4-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
overall I get Highway & city at 28 MPG |
| 2006 | 4dr Sedan 162-horsepower 2.4L I4 4-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
THE BEST FOR THE MONEY... 27.4MPG with a lot of city driving on a daily basis! |
| 2006 | 4dr Sedan 162-horsepower 2.4L I4 5-speed manual FWD |
Almost like a subcompact. Used to average 28.5, mileage has risen to average 32, occasionally extending to 36 |
| 2006 | 4dr Sedan 235-horsepower 3.3L V6 5-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
Average 30 on the highway, 23 city. |
| 2006 | 4dr Sedan 235-horsepower 3.3L V6 5-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
i drive 30 miles to work. 15 of them are on back roads and 15 on the highway. i have averaged 27 mpg for 4 years. |
| 2006 | 4dr Sedan 235-horsepower 3.3L V6 5-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
it does relatively well for an automatic 6 cylinder model |
| 2006 | 4dr Sedan 235-horsepower 3.3L V6 5-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
with my driving habbits i should get very low MPG with the Sonata i average about 28 highway and 25 city i have yet to see a V6 sedan that can do this |
| 2002 | 4dr Sedan 149-horsepower 2.4L I4 4-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
Competition is not any better, and Sonata (specially in used market) is not beatable! |
| Hyundai Sonata Fuel Economy: Cons | ||
| Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
| 2012 | 4dr Sedan turbocharged 274hp 2.0L I4 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
Dreadful fuel economy. For long highway drives, the Sonata Turbo can indeed match the 34 mpg EPA rating, but for city driving with A/C, you'll be lucky to get any more than 17 mpg. Even with A/C off, the urban mileage never hits the 20 mpg level. Only 2,700 miles on the engine so far, so this may get better, but the EPA city estimate seems to be pegged too high by Hyundai. |
| 2006 | 4dr Sedan 162-horsepower 2.4L I4 4-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
I expect more MPG out of a modern I4 engine, as compared to my 10-year Accord. |
| 2006 | 4dr Sedan 235-horsepower 3.3L V6 5-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
not as good as some competition |
