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2026 Hyundai Elantra Fuel Economy Ratings

Elantra Mar 27th, 2026
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The 2026 Hyundai Elantra is great on fuel. Its standard 2.0-litre engine offers between 7.5 and 7.8 L/100 km for the city and 5.9 L/100 km on the highway, while the hybrid option offers 4.8 L/100 km for the city and 4.5 L/100 km on the highway. The available 1.6-litre turbocharged GDI engine is the option for anyone wanting a heart-stopping performance. It offers a fuel economy of 8.4 L/100 km for the city and 6.7 L/100 km on the highway. Read on as the experts at Fowler Hyundai take you through the fuel economy specifications of the 2026 Hyundai Elantra. 

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2026 Hyundai Elantra Fuel Economy City & Highway Ratings

The 2026 Hyundai Elantra offers impressive fuel economy. The most efficient option is the available hybrid powertrain that features a 1.6-litre GDI engine. It offers a fuel economy of 4.8 L/100 km for the city and 4.5 L/100 km on the highway. The fuel economy for the other engine options are: 

  • 2.0-litre engine
    • Essential trim: 7.5 L/100 km for the city and 5.9 L/100 km on the highway 
    • Preferred and Luxury trims: 7.8 L/100 km for the city and 5.9 L/100 km on the highway
  • 1.6-litre turbocharged GDI engine
    • 8.4 L/100 km for the city and 6.7 L/100 km on the highway

2026 Hyundai Elantra Engine Options 

The 2026 Hyundai Elantra is a sporty sedan with several engine options. The standard Smartstream 2.0-litre engine delivers 147 horsepower. If you want to access the best fuel economy, the hybrid Smartstream 1.6-litre GDI engine is the way to go. It offers a combined 139 horsepower. Anyone looking for a high-performance option will want to go with the N Line Elantra that comes equipped with a 1.6-litre turbocharged GDI engine, which delivers 201 horsepower.

2026 Hyundai Elantra Engine Specifications

 Specifications  Smartstream 2.0-litre 4-cylinder engine  Smartstream 1.6-litre 4-cylinder hybrid engine Smartstream 1.6-litre Tubo 4-cylinder engine
 Horsepower  147  139  201
 Torque (lb-ft)  132  195  195
 Transmission  Intelligent Variable Transmission (IVT)  6-speed EcoShift Dual-Clutch Transmission (DCT)  7-speed Dual-Clutch Transmission (DCT)
 Combined Fuel Economy (L/100 km)  6.8 - 6.9  4.7  7.6

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