Hyundai · model year 2026
2026 Hyundai Elantra Hybrid
Midsize · Front-Wheel Drive · Hybrid · EPA class: Midsize Cars
Where it places
- 08 Fuel-efficient midsize cars
Ordered by combined MPG #8 of 105 - 09 Hybrid cars
Ordered by combined MPG #9 of 289 - 09 Fuel-efficient cars
Ordered by combined MPG #9 of 401 - 36 Hyundai cars
Every model year, newest first #36 of 1,125 - 480 2026 cars and trucks
Every car of that year, A to Z #480 of 1,172 - 22 Gas and hybrid cars by fuel cost
Ordered by fuel a year #22 of 2,158
Against fuel-efficient midsize cars
The CarCody take
The 2026 Hyundai Elantra Hybrid is a gasoline-electric midsize car with front-wheel drive. Its EPA rating is 50 combined MPG, with 49 MPG city and 52 MPG highway. EPA estimates annual fuel cost at $1,350. A 1.6-liter four-cylinder, six-speed automatic transmission, and 177 grams-per-mile tailpipe CO2 define its running numbers.
Good to know
- 50 combined MPG EPA rating
- 52 MPG highway and 49 MPG city ratings
- EPA annual fuel cost estimated at $1,350
- Five-star overall, side, and rollover ratings
Watch for
- Front-wheel drive only
- Runs on gasoline rather than electric-only power
- Four-star frontal crash rating
- NHTSA lists one recall
Who it suits. Drivers seeking a midsize hybrid around 50 combined MPG Mixed city and highway driving Buyers who prefer front-wheel drive
The Elantra Hybrid makes sense for a buyer who wants a midsize car with a clear fuel-economy target. Its 50 combined MPG is supported by 49 city and 52 highway, and the EPA annual fuel estimate is $1,350. Front-wheel drive keeps the configuration simple, while the gasoline hybrid system uses gasoline rather than an electric-only powertrain. Consider the four-star frontal rating and the listed recall alongside its five-star overall, side, and rollover ratings before deciding.
What it is
The 2026 Hyundai Elantra Hybrid is a midsize car that uses gasoline and hybrid power. It sends power to the front wheels through an automatic AM-S6 transmission.
Its engine is a 1.6-liter four-cylinder. The defining EPA figure is 50 combined MPG.
The numbers
The EPA rates it at 49 MPG in city driving and 52 MPG on the highway. The combined figure of 50 MPG gives one number for mixed driving.
Tailpipe CO2 is 177 grams per mile.
What it costs to run
EPA estimates yearly fuel cost at $1,350. That figure reflects the car's 50 combined MPG rating and gives a simple annual fuel budget for gasoline driving.
How it compares
As a midsize car with a hybrid powertrain, its 50 combined MPG is the number to line up against similar cars. You can browse Fuel-efficient midsize cars and Hybrid cars for that context.
Its gasoline use also fits the broader Fuel-efficient cars list.
Who it suits
This car suits drivers who want a midsize body and front-wheel drive while keeping fuel use near 50 MPG in mixed driving.
The city and highway ratings make it useful for buyers whose driving includes both types of roads.
Trade-offs
The EPA city rating is 49 MPG, three MPG below its 52 MPG highway rating, so driving mix affects the result. It runs on gasoline rather than electricity alone.
Safety ratings are five stars overall, for side crashes, and for rollover, with four stars for frontal crashes. NHTSA lists one recall.
Verdict
Choose the Elantra Hybrid if a midsize car and low gasoline use matter more than having an all-wheel-drive layout or a purely electric powertrain. Its 50 combined MPG keeps the running figure straightforward, while the 49 city and 52 highway ratings show what to expect on different roads. The $1,350 EPA annual fuel estimate helps set a fuel budget. Front-wheel drive, a 1.6-liter engine, and an automatic transmission complete a conventional setup.
Every figure on record
- Combined MPG
- 50 MPG
- City MPG
- 49 MPG
- Highway MPG
- 52 MPG
- Annual fuel cost
- $1,350
- Tailpipe CO₂
- 177 g per mile
- Model year
- 2026
- Body
- Car
- EPA size class
- Midsize Cars
- Drive
- Front-Wheel Drive
- Engine
- 1.6 L 4-cyl
- Transmission
- Automatic (AM-S6)
- Fuel
- Gasoline
Questions
What is the 2026 Hyundai Elantra Hybrid's combined MPG?
The EPA combined rating is 50 MPG.
What are its city and highway MPG figures?
It is rated at 49 MPG city and 52 MPG highway.
How much does it cost to fuel each year?
The EPA estimates annual fuel cost at $1,350.
What engine and transmission does it use?
It has a 1.6-liter four-cylinder engine and an automatic AM-S6 transmission.
Is the Elantra Hybrid front-wheel drive?
Yes. The drive type is front-wheel drive.
What are its safety ratings?
The overall, side-crash, and rollover ratings are five stars. The frontal-crash rating is four stars.
How much tailpipe CO2 does it produce?
Tailpipe CO2 is listed at 177 grams per mile.
Are there any recalls listed?
NHTSA lists one recall for this vehicle.
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