2004 Hyundai Santa Fe 2WD

The CarCody take

The 2004 Hyundai Santa Fe 2WD is a gasoline SUV with front-wheel drive, a 2.4-liter four-cylinder engine, and a five-speed manual transmission. It returns 18 MPG in city driving, 25 MPG on the highway, and 20 MPG combined. The EPA annual fuel-cost figure is $3,350, with tailpipe emissions of 444.35 grams per mile.

Who it suits. Drivers wanting a front-wheel-drive SUV with a manual gearbox Highway-heavy driving where its 25 MPG rating applies

What it is

The 2004 Hyundai Santa Fe 2WD is a sport utility vehicle running on gasoline. It uses front-wheel drive and a 2.4 L four-cylinder engine paired with a five-speed manual transmission. See more models in the Hyundai cars list.

The numbers

Its defining EPA figure is 20 MPG combined. That rating brings together 18 MPG in city driving and 25 MPG on the highway.

The highway figure is 7 MPG higher than the city figure, so stop-and-go driving uses more fuel than steady highway travel.

What it costs to run

The EPA annual fuel-cost figure is $3,350. Tailpipe emissions are rated at 444.35 grams of CO2 per mile.

How it compares

Within its own EPA ratings, the Santa Fe returns 18 MPG around town, 25 MPG on the highway, and 20 MPG when combined. The spread shows how much driving conditions affect its fuel use.

Who it suits

This Santa Fe suits a driver who wants an SUV body with front-wheel drive and a manual gearbox. Its 25 MPG highway rating favors trips with more steady road driving than city traffic.

Trade-offs

The 2.4 L four-cylinder engine and manual transmission keep the powertrain straightforward, but the 18 MPG city rating means more fuel use in urban driving. Front-wheel drive is the only drive layout listed for this model.

Verdict

Choose this Santa Fe if an older gasoline SUV with a stick shift fits your needs and most of your miles are on the highway. Budget around $3,350 in the EPA annual fuel-cost estimate. City-heavy drivers should expect the lower 18 MPG rating, while highway trips can reach 25 MPG. Its 20 MPG combined result and 444.35 grams of CO2 per mile describe a vehicle oriented toward basic utility rather than low fuel use.