Hyundai · model year 2026
2026 Hyundai Elantra Hybrid Blue
Midsize · Front-Wheel Drive · Hybrid · EPA class: Midsize Cars
Where it places
- 02 Fuel-efficient midsize cars
Ordered by combined MPG #2 of 105 - 02 Hybrid cars
Ordered by combined MPG #2 of 289 - 02 Fuel-efficient cars
Ordered by combined MPG #2 of 401 - 37 Hyundai cars
Every model year, newest first #37 of 1,125 - 481 2026 cars and trucks
Every car of that year, A to Z #481 of 1,172 - 06 Gas and hybrid cars by fuel cost
Ordered by fuel a year #6 of 2,158
Against fuel-efficient midsize cars
The CarCody take
The 2026 Hyundai Elantra Hybrid Blue is a gasoline-electric midsize car with front-wheel drive and a 1.6-liter four-cylinder engine. Its EPA rating is 54 MPG combined, with 51 city and 58 highway. EPA annual fuel cost is $1,250. An automatic six-speed transmission handles power delivery.
Good to know
- 54 MPG combined EPA rating
- 58 MPG highway rating
- $1,250 EPA annual fuel-cost estimate
- Five-star overall NHTSA safety rating
- Front-wheel drive midsize car
Watch for
- Gasoline fuel
- 51 MPG city rating is lower than highway MPG
- NHTSA lists one recall
Who it suits. Drivers prioritizing high MPG in a midsize car Highway commuters who can use the 58 MPG rating Buyers comfortable with front-wheel drive
The Elantra Hybrid Blue makes sense for a buyer seeking a midsize gasoline hybrid with a 54 MPG combined rating. Its rating is supported by 51 city and 58 highway MPG, with an EPA fuel-cost estimate of $1,250 per year. Front-wheel drive and a six-speed automatic keep the configuration simple. Consider another vehicle if you need all-wheel drive or a different body class. Check the recall record before purchase or continued ownership.
What it is
The Elantra Hybrid Blue is a 2026 Hyundai midsize car. It uses a gasoline hybrid powertrain, a 1.6-liter four-cylinder engine, and front-wheel drive.
An automatic AM-S6 transmission is standard for this model.
The EPA numbers
Its defining figure is 54 MPG combined. EPA estimates 51 MPG in city driving and 58 MPG on the highway.
Those separate figures show how the rating changes with driving pattern: stop-and-go city use is lower, while steady highway travel is higher.
What it costs to run
The EPA annual fuel-cost estimate is $1,250. The estimate applies to gasoline use for this hybrid; your total changes with miles driven, fuel prices, and how much of your travel is in town or on the highway.
Tailpipe emissions are rated at 165 grams of carbon dioxide per mile.
How it compares
Use the 54 MPG combined figure when comparing this car with other entries in the hybrid car MPG list. Its 51 city and 58 highway figures also give a clearer match for your own route mix.
For broader shopping, compare the same combined-MPG measure in the fuel-efficient car list and the fuel-efficient midsize car list.
Who it suits
This Elantra fits drivers who want a midsize car and place fuel use near the top of the decision. The higher highway rating suits frequent open-road travel, while the hybrid system keeps the combined figure at 54 MPG.
Front-wheel drive makes it a straightforward choice for buyers who do not need all-wheel drive.
Trade-offs
The car runs on gasoline. Its EPA class is midsize, and the powertrain uses a 1.6-liter four-cylinder engine rather than a larger engine.
Safety ratings are five stars overall and for rollover and side crash tests, while the frontal crash rating is four stars. NHTSA lists one recall for this vehicle.
Verdict
Choose the Elantra Hybrid Blue when a gasoline hybrid's 54 MPG combined rating matches your driving and you want a midsize body with front-wheel drive. The EPA estimate of $1,250 a year gives the fuel budget a clear starting point. City commuters should expect the 51 MPG figure, while highway-heavy drivers may see the relevance of 58 MPG. Its automatic transmission and 1.6-liter engine define the listed powertrain, and NHTSA records one recall.
Every figure on record
- Combined MPG
- 54 MPG
- City MPG
- 51 MPG
- Highway MPG
- 58 MPG
- Annual fuel cost
- $1,250
- Tailpipe CO₂
- 165 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 Blue's combined MPG?
The EPA combined rating is 54 MPG.
What city and highway MPG does it get?
EPA rates it at 51 MPG in the city and 58 MPG on the highway.
How much does fuel cost each year?
EPA's annual fuel-cost estimate is $1,250.
What drivetrain does the Elantra Hybrid Blue use?
It has front-wheel drive and a gasoline hybrid powertrain.
What engine and transmission are listed?
The car uses a 1.6-liter four-cylinder engine with an automatic AM-S6 transmission.
What is its EPA vehicle class?
It is classified as a midsize car.
What are its NHTSA safety ratings?
The overall, side crash, and rollover ratings are five stars. The frontal crash rating is four stars.
Does this vehicle have any listed recalls?
NHTSA lists one recall for the 2026 Hyundai Elantra Hybrid Blue.
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