2023 Hyundai Santa Fe Plug-in Hybrid MPG & Specs — Real Fuel Cost
Quick answer
The 2023 Hyundai Santa Fe Plug-in Hybrid gets an EPA-estimated 33/32 MPG (city/highway) and 33 MPG combined, with an estimated $1,850/year fuel cost and 111 g/mi CO₂. Engine: 1.6 L 4-cyl.
The 2023 Hyundai Santa Fe Plug-in Hybrid with the 1.6-liter 4-cylinder regular gasoline engine returns an EPA-estimated 33 MPG in the city and 32 MPG on the highway, for a combined 33 MPG. This page summarizes the official EPA fuel-economy and emissions data for this configuration.
| Engine | 1.6 L 4-cyl |
| Transmission | Automatic (AM-S6) |
| Drive | All-Wheel Drive |
| Fuel type | Regular Gasoline |
| Vehicle class | Small Sport Utility Vehicle 4WD |
| MPG — city | 33 |
| MPG — highway | 32 |
| MPG — combined | 33 |
| Annual fuel cost* | $1,850 |
| CO₂ tailpipe | 111 g/mi |
| EPA GHG score | 10/10 |
| Electric range | 440 mi |
How efficient is it?
With a combined 33 MPG, the 2023 Hyundai Santa Fe Plug-in Hybrid sits in the good range for fuel economy. That is about average for its class (Small Sport Utility Vehicle 4WD, 31 MPG average).
Fuel economy and running costs
At about $1,850 per year in fuel (EPA estimate, 15,000 mi/yr), fuel is a major part of the cost of owning the 2023 Hyundai Santa Fe Plug-in Hybrid. Over five years that is roughly $9,250 at today's prices — before insurance, maintenance, and depreciation.
Emissions
The 2023 Hyundai Santa Fe Plug-in Hybrid emits approximately 111 grams of CO₂ per mile at the tailpipe, earning an EPA greenhouse-gas score of 10 out of 10. Lower emissions generally track higher fuel economy.
How to read these numbers
EPA figures come from standardized laboratory test cycles and are the same estimates shown on the vehicle's window sticker. Your real-world mileage depends on driving style, conditions, fuel grade, and maintenance. Use combined MPG and annual fuel cost to compare vehicles fairly.