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Hyundai · model year 2027
2027 Hyundai Sonata Hybrid Blue
Large · Front-Wheel Drive · Hybrid · EPA class: Large Cars
Where it places
- 02 Fuel-efficient large cars
Ordered by combined MPG #2 of 114 - 06 Hybrid cars
Ordered by combined MPG #6 of 289 - 06 Fuel-efficient cars
Ordered by combined MPG #6 of 401 - 248 2027 cars and trucks
Every car of that year, A to Z #248 of 539 - 33 Hyundai cars
Every model year, newest first #33 of 1,125 - 17 Gas and hybrid cars by fuel cost
Ordered by fuel a year #17 of 2,158
Against fuel-efficient large cars
The CarCody take
The 2027 Hyundai Sonata Hybrid Blue is a large gasoline hybrid car with front-wheel drive, a 2.0-liter four-cylinder engine, and an automatic transmission. Its defining EPA figure is 51 MPG combined, with 47 MPG in city driving and 56 MPG on the highway. EPA lists annual fuel cost at $1,300.
Good to know
- 51 MPG combined
- 56 MPG highway rating
- Large-car body with hybrid powertrain
- $1,300 EPA annual fuel-cost estimate
Watch for
- 47 MPG city rating is below its highway figure
- Front-wheel drive
- Tailpipe CO2 is listed at 175 g per mile
Who it suits. Large-car shoppers focused on hybrid fuel economy Drivers with substantial highway mileage Buyers who want front-wheel drive
Choose the 2027 Hyundai Sonata Hybrid Blue if a large car, front-wheel drive, and hybrid gasoline power matter more than chasing a separate city-focused figure. The 51-MPG combined rating gives it a clear running-cost target, while the $1,300 annual fuel estimate helps frame ownership. Highway-heavy drivers have the more favorable 56-MPG rating; mostly urban drivers should plan around 47 MPG. It is a straightforward match for buyers comparing large hybrid cars by fuel numbers.
What it is
The 2027 Hyundai Sonata Hybrid Blue is a large car with a gasoline hybrid powertrain. It uses a 2.0-liter four-cylinder engine, front-wheel drive, and an automatic transmission identified as AM-S6.
Its main EPA figure is 51 MPG combined. That rating combines the 47-MPG city figure and the 56-MPG highway figure.
The numbers
The 51-MPG combined rating is the headline number for mixed driving. City driving is rated at 47 MPG, while highway driving reaches 56 MPG.
Those figures describe gasoline use. The car's tailpipe output is listed at 175 grams of CO2 per mile.
What it costs to run
EPA lists annual fuel cost at $1,300. Your driving mix matters: the highway rating is 9 MPG higher than the city rating, so more highway miles fit the car's stronger figure.
How it compares
Use the 51-MPG combined figure when placing this Sonata beside other hybrids in a shopping list. The Hybrid cars chart is a useful starting point.
You can also put its gasoline economy beside the broader fuel-efficient cars list. For other models from the same maker, see Hyundai cars.
Who it suits
This Sonata suits a driver who wants a large car and spends a meaningful share of time on the highway. Its 56-MPG highway rating is higher than its 47-MPG city rating.
It also fits shoppers who want a gasoline hybrid with front-wheel drive rather than a different drivetrain layout.
Trade-offs
The car's ratings vary with use: 47 MPG in the city versus 56 MPG on the highway. Its combined figure settles at 51 MPG.
It is a front-wheel-drive car with a gasoline hybrid system, so those drivetrain and fuel choices define the comparison with other cars you are considering.
Verdict
The Sonata Hybrid Blue centers on a 51-MPG combined rating and a $1,300 annual fuel-cost estimate. Highway commuters get the stronger 56-MPG number, while city-focused drivers see 47 MPG. Its large-car body, front-wheel drive, 2.0-liter four-cylinder engine, and automatic transmission make the basic fit clear. Compare those figures with other hybrids before deciding whether this balance of size and fuel use matches your routes.
Every figure on record
- Combined MPG
- 51 MPG
- City MPG
- 47 MPG
- Highway MPG
- 56 MPG
- Annual fuel cost
- $1,300
- Tailpipe CO₂
- 175 g per mile
- Model year
- 2027
- Body
- Car
- EPA size class
- Large Cars
- Drive
- Front-Wheel Drive
- Engine
- 2.0 L 4-cyl
- Transmission
- Automatic (AM-S6)
- Fuel
- Gasoline
Questions
What is the 2027 Sonata Hybrid Blue's combined MPG?
Its EPA combined rating is 51 MPG.
What city and highway MPG does it get?
The Sonata Hybrid Blue is rated at 47 MPG in the city and 56 MPG on the highway.
What is its annual fuel cost?
EPA lists annual gasoline fuel cost at $1,300.
Is the Sonata Hybrid Blue front-wheel drive?
Yes. It uses front-wheel drive.
What engine and transmission does it have?
It has a 2.0-liter four-cylinder engine and an automatic AM-S6 transmission.
What type of vehicle is it?
It is a 2027 Hyundai Sonata Hybrid Blue, a large gasoline hybrid car.
How can I compare it with other hybrids?
Place its 51-MPG combined rating beside entries in the [[list:best-mpg-hybrid-cars|Hybrid cars]] list.
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