Fuel economy & running costsGasoline

2010 HyundaiSanta Fe 2WD

Sport Utility Vehicle - 2WD · Front-Wheel Drive · 2.4 L 4-cyl

23MPGcombined

20city

28highway

A year of fuel$2,900

CO₂ from the tailpipe386.4 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 23 MPGbest 68 · avg 27

Annual fuel cost $2,900best $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 2010 Hyundai Santa Fe 2WD is a gasoline SUV with front-wheel drive, a 2.4 L four-cylinder engine and a six-speed automatic transmission. Its official fuel economy is 20 MPG in city driving, 28 MPG on the highway and 23 MPG combined. The listed EPA annual fuel cost is $2,900, and tailpipe emissions are 386.39 g of CO2 per mile. It is classified as a Sport Utility Vehicle - 2WD. These figures give buyers a concise view of its fuel consumption and emissions alongside the basic powertrain configuration. The Santa Fe 2WD is the model name for this specific 2010 configuration; the base model is Santa Fe.

Who it is for

It suits buyers looking for a gasoline SUV with front-wheel drive and a four-cylinder engine. Its city, highway and combined MPG figures help those comparing fuel use and annual running costs.

What is good

23 MPG combined fuel economy
28 MPG highway
Front-wheel drive
Six-speed automatic transmission

What to know first

20 MPG city fuel economy
$2,900 listed annual fuel cost
386.39 g/mile tailpipe CO2

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2010 Hyundai Santa Fe 2WD: the full review

The Santa Fe 2WD pairs front-wheel drive with a 2.4 L four-cylinder engine and automatic transmission. Its listed combined economy is 23 MPG, with an EPA annual fuel cost of $2,900.

Overview

The 2010 Hyundai Santa Fe 2WD is a gasoline-powered SUV with front-wheel drive, a 2.4 L four-cylinder engine and a six-speed automatic transmission. Its EPA classification is Sport Utility Vehicle - 2WD. The official fuel economy figures are 20 MPG in the city, 28 MPG on the highway and 23 MPG combined.

Those figures give buyers a concise way to compare the Santa Fe’s stated efficiency across different driving conditions. The combined rating sits between its city and highway ratings; actual fuel use is not specified here. The EPA annual fuel cost is USD 2,900, and tailpipe carbon dioxide emissions are 386.39 grams per mile.

Key features

Powertrain and drive

This configuration pairs a 2.4 L four-cylinder gasoline engine with a six-speed automatic transmission. Power is delivered to the front wheels. The model is identified as the Santa Fe 2WD, with Santa Fe as its base model.

Fuel economy and emissions

City: 20 MPG
Highway: 28 MPG
Combined: 23 MPG
Annual fuel cost: USD 2,900, EPA estimate
Tailpipe CO2: 386.39 g per mile

The city and highway estimates differ by 8 MPG. For a buyer whose driving is mainly urban, the 20 MPG city rating is the more relevant listed figure; for highway-heavy use, the 28 MPG estimate provides a better point of reference. The combined figure is useful for a broad comparison, while the annual cost and emissions figures add operating-cost and tailpipe context.

Who it's for

The Santa Fe 2WD may suit shoppers considering a gasoline SUV with front-wheel drive and an automatic transmission. Its EPA ratings also give cost-conscious buyers a defined basis for estimating fuel use: 23 MPG combined and USD 2,900 in annual fuel cost. Those estimates are useful for comparisons, though individual costs depend on fuel use and conditions not specified here.

For fleet operators and other high-mileage buyers, the annual fuel-cost and tailpipe CO2 figures can help frame operating-cost and emissions discussions. They do not, on their own, establish total ownership cost or a vehicle’s suitability for a particular duty cycle.

Pros and cons

Pros: The listing provides separate city, highway and combined MPG figures, plus EPA annual fuel cost and tailpipe CO2.
Pros: The powertrain is clearly specified: gasoline, 2.4 L four-cylinder, six-speed automatic and front-wheel drive.
Cons: The 20 MPG city estimate is notably below the 28 MPG highway rating, so the combined figure may not represent stop-and-go use.
Cons: No purchase price, equipment detail, interior or cargo information, or reliability data is provided here, limiting broader ownership comparisons.

Alternatives

For shoppers staying with Hyundai but considering a different vehicle type, the 2027 Hyundai Ioniq 5 RWD and 2027 Hyundai Ioniq 6 N are listed alternatives. The available links also include the 2027 Hyundai Ioniq 9 AWD and 2027 Hyundai Ioniq 9 AWD Performance, along with the 2027 Hyundai Ioniq 5 AWD (19inch Wheels), 2027 Hyundai Ioniq 5 AWD (20inch Wheels), 2027 Hyundai Ioniq 5 AWD XRT and 2027 Hyundai Ioniq 5 Standard range. These links identify options to compare, but no comparative specifications are provided here.

Browse the broader Hyundai cars list to see other Hyundai entries.

Verdict

The 2010 Hyundai Santa Fe 2WD is defined here by a straightforward front-wheel-drive gasoline powertrain and a measurable EPA profile: 23 MPG combined, USD 2,900 annual fuel cost and 386.39 g per mile of tailpipe CO2. Its 28 MPG highway rating is higher than its 20 MPG city rating, making driving mix important when interpreting the combined estimate. Buyers can use these figures for a focused fuel-cost comparison, while recognizing that purchase price, equipment and other ownership details are not available.