Fuel economy & running costsGasoline

2005 HyundaiSanta Fe 2WD

Sport Utility Vehicle - 2WD · Front-Wheel Drive · 3.5 L 6-cyl

18MPGcombined

16city

22highway

A year of fuel$3,700

CO₂ from the tailpipe493.7 g/mi

Figures from the EPA label (fueleconomy.gov), the same as on the car's window sticker.

See it on fueleconomy.gov

Against the 1,125 hyundai cars

Combined MPG 18 MPGbest 68 · avg 27

Annual fuel cost $3,700best $550 · avg $2,625

Bars are scaled to the best in the list; the mark shows the list average. Lower is better for fuel cost; higher is better for the rest. All figures are the EPA's.

Summary

The 2005 Hyundai Santa Fe 2WD is a gasoline SUV with front-wheel drive, a 3.5 L six-cylinder engine and a five-speed automatic transmission. It falls in the EPA Sport Utility Vehicle - 2WD class. Official fuel economy is 16 MPG in the city and 22 MPG on the highway, for a combined 18 MPG. The listed annual fuel cost is $3,700, and tailpipe CO2 emissions are 493.72 grams per mile. These figures give buyers a basis for considering fuel use and emissions along with the Santa Fe’s engine and drivetrain. The model is Santa Fe 2WD, with Santa Fe as its base model.

Who it is for

It may suit buyers seeking a gasoline SUV with front-wheel drive and a six-cylinder engine. Its MPG and annual fuel-cost figures are relevant for assessing running costs.

What is good

22 MPG highway
Front-wheel drive
3.5 L six-cylinder engine

What to know first

16 MPG city
$3,700 annual fuel cost
493.72 g CO2 per mile

Verdict

The 2005 Santa Fe 2WD has a 3.5 L six-cylinder engine and a five-speed automatic. Its 18 MPG combined rating and $3,700 annual fuel cost are important to consider.