Hyundai is one of the few brands that currently sit at the forefront of gasoline-electric hybrid technologies. Despite Toyota and Honda having the market all but cornered, the South Korean automotive giant continues to put up a fight as a serious contender in the field through its Hyundai and Kia brands. Genesis doesn’t offer any hybridized products, but this will change in the coming years. As a result of its investments, the brand has developed a comprehensive catalog of efficient and capable hybridized vehicles ranging from SUVs to crossovers and sedans.
- Base Trim Engine
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Nu PE ICE
- Base Trim Transmission
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CVT
- Base Trim Drivetrain
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Front-Wheel Drive
- Base Trim Horsepower
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147 HP @6200 RPM
- Base Trim Torque
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132 lb.-ft. @ 4500 RPM
- Base Trim Fuel Economy (city/highway/combined)
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32/41/36 MPG
- Base Trim Battery Type
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Lead acid battery
- Make
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Hyundai
- Model
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Elantra
The hybrid sedan market is not a highly represented one in the U.S., especially when compared to crossovers and SUVs, but there are a few very compelling options available from both Japanese and South Korean manufacturers. Despite Japanese brands selling HEVs that top the sales charts, the Hyundai Elantra Hybrid is a compact gasoline-electric sedan that excels at returning the best value when it comes to how much fuel it will save you, thanks to an impressively efficient drivetrain.
Granted, it’s not the most thrilling or aspirational model, but the brand has done a great job of putting together an affordable and high-quality product. It’s a vehicle option that doesn’t quite stand out from the crowd, due to the group’s aggressive focus on fully electric vehicles, but it remains an integral product that caters to fuel-consumption fanatics who also value overall affordability and dependability.
To give you the most up-to-date and accurate information possible, the data used to compile this article was sourced from Hyundai and other authoritative sources.
The Elantra Hybrid Is Hyundai’s Most Efficient HEV
Returning 54 MPG On The Combined Cycle
The entry-level also benefits from the lowest fueling cost per mile in the compact sedan segment. According to the EPA’s estimates, you can expect to spend $1.45 every 25 miles. This efficiency-focused derivative also benefits from an impressive 51/58/54 MPG consumption estimate on the city/highway/combined cycle and will cover 594 miles on a single 11-gallon tank of gas. You can expect to save up to $4,000 in fuel costs over five years and spend $850 on fuel every year, based on average American vehicle consumption metrics. A full tank of gas will cost $34, on average.
2025 Hyundai Elantra Hybrid EPA Fuel Consumption Estimates
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Hyundai Elantra Hybrid Blue |
Hyundai Elantra Hybrid Limited |
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Gas Consumption (city/highway/combined) |
51/58/54 MPG |
49/52/50 MPG |
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Range |
594 Miles |
550 Miles |
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Five-Year Fuel Savings |
$4,000 |
$3,500 |
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Annual Fuel Cost |
$850 |
$950 |
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Cost To Drive 25 Miles (EV/Gas) |
$1.45 |
$1.57 |
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Cost To Fill The Tank |
$34 |
$34 |
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Tank Capacity |
11 Gallons |
11 Gallons |
Opting for the more premium Limited trim gets you some better features, but this does come at the cost of a bit of efficiency. The EPA estimates that this will cost you $1.57 to drive 25 miles, and that you’ll find yourself spending $950 on fuel every year, resulting in a five-year savings estimate of $3,500. Consumption estimates come in at 49/52/50 MPG with a 550-mile range claim.
With The Added Benefit Of Impressive Reliability
Publications And Owners Swear By It
The entire Hyundai Elantra range benefits from typically favorable reliability reviews. J.D. Power issues the model line with an 83/100 overall score, which includes 86/100 for quality and reliability, 87/100 for the driving experience, and 85/100 for resale. iSeeCars doesn’t issue this model with a reliability score, but it does benefit from an 8.3/10 score for retained value and 8.0/10 for safety. The publication indicates that the model will lose $11,020 or 43.2 percent of its value over five years, which is about 10 percent more than its main rivals. According to CarEdge, you can expect to spend $36,675 on the Elantra over five years, which includes $11,299 on depreciation and $2,004 on maintenance.
2025 Hyundai Elantra Hybrid True Cost To Own
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Year 1 |
Year 2 |
Year 3 |
Year 4 |
Year 5 |
Total |
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Insurance |
$799 |
$827 |
$856 |
$886 |
$917 |
$4,285 |
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Maintenance |
$42 |
$183 |
$432 |
$967 |
$1,944 |
$3,568 |
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Repairs |
$0 |
$0 |
$0 |
$0 |
$524 |
$524 |
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Taxes & Fees |
$1,398 |
$73 |
$73 |
$73 |
$73 |
$1,690 |
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Financing |
$1,670 |
$1,348 |
$1,001 |
$629 |
$228 |
$4,876 |
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Depreciation |
$6,232 |
$1,803 |
$1,706 |
$2,001 |
$1,895 |
$13,637 |
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Fuel |
$820 |
$845 |
$870 |
$896 |
$923 |
$4,354 |
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True Cost to Own |
$10,961 |
$5,079 |
$4,938 |
$5,452 |
$6,504 |
$32,934 |
According to the Edmunds True Cost To Own calculator, you’ll find yourself spending $3,568 to keep the 2025 Hyundai Elantra Hybrid Blue maintained over five years, which is lower than any other hybrid vehicle currently available in the U.S. Additional costs include $524 on repairs, $13,637 on depreciation, and $4,354 on fuel. There are only six consumer reviews for the Elantra Hybrid on Edmunds, all of which are five-star ratings that praise the model for its fuel efficiency, comfortable ride, and overall value.
Hyundai’s Ultra-Competitive Pricing Strategy
Pricing Kicks Off At Just $25,450
The entry-level Hyundai Elantra Blue kicks off pricing for the range at an exceptionally competitive $25,450, but this is a very basic trim. Key features include:
- Manually adjustable front seats upholstered in cloth
- A basic eight-inch audio display
- Android Auto and Apple CarPlay
- Dual-zone climate control
- An analog 4.2-inch instrument cluster
The exterior features 16-inch alloy wheels, dual projector LED headlights with DRLs and an auto-on function, a hands-free smart trunk release, and Hyundai’s proximity key entry for added convenience. The SEL Sport adds a bit more aspiration to the Elantra Hybrid range for $27,425. This trim adds 17-inch alloy wheels, black door mirrors, a rear lip spoiler, and alloy sports pedals. You’ll also notice leather upholstery for the multifunction steering wheel and gear selector, a larger 10.25-inch touchscreen infotainment system with SiriusXM and dynamic voice recognition. Additional features include a wireless smartphone charger and a 10.25-inch digital instrument cluster.
The Limited sits at the very top of the Hyundai Elantra Hybrid range at $29,800. This benefits from:
- LED combination taillights
- LED turn signals on the door mirrors
- Hyundai’s digital key two-touch system
- H-Tex leatherette seat upholstery,
- An electronically adjustable driver’s seat with memory functions
- Front seat heating and ventilation
- 60/40-split rear folding seats
- A Bose premium audio system
- Sunroof
Optional Extras And Destination Fees Are Nominal
All Hyundai Elantra Hybrid models are available in five standard color options, consisting of Ecotronic Gray, Intense Blue, Fluid Metal, Amazon Gray, and Abyss Black. Ultimate Red and Serenity White will cost an extra $500. Cloth interior upholstery is available in black or gray. Apart from a couple of storage solutions and accessories, there aren’t any optional extras that you can specify for any of the Elantra Hybrid’s trims. The South Korean brand applies a $1,195 destination fee to all derivatives.
Don’t Expect Sportscar Performance
It’s Certainly No Elantra N
While the returns some amazing EPA-estimated fuel consumption results, it leaves a lot to be desired in the performance department. Under the hood, you’ll find the brand’s naturally aspirated Atkinson-cycle 1.6-liter four-cylinder engine, producing 104 horsepower and 109 pound-feet to the front wheels.
The Elantra Hybrid is no speed demon — that’s not what it was designed for — but it’s quicker than you might expect. We recorded a 0-60 mph run in just 8.4 seconds. Hyundai doesn’t quote a time for the gas-only Elantra, but we did the same sprint in a sluggish 9.58 seconds in the Kia K4, which has the same engine and continuously variable transmission.
– Jared Rosenholtz, CarBuzz Journalist
Hyundai connects this to a six-speed dual-clutch automatic transmission with a starter motor, as well as a single permanent-magnet synchronous motor that generates 43 horsepower and 125 pound-feet.
2025 Hyundai Elantra Hybrid Performance And Specifications
| Powertrain | 1.6-Liter Four-Cylinder And One Electric Motor |
| Combined Horsepower | 139 HP |
| Combined Torque | 195 LB-FT |
| Transmission | Six-Speed Dual-Clutch Automatic |
| Driveline | Front-Wheel Drive |
| Battery | 1.32 kWh |
| 0-60 MPH | 8.5 Seconds |
| Top Speed | 116 MPH |
Hyundai limits the combined output to 139 horsepower and 195 pound-feet, resulting in a rather drab 8.5-second 0-60 MPH time and 116 MPH top speed. The electric system sources energy from a compact 1.32-kWh lithium-ion battery. The Hyundai Group opts for its tried and tested Smartstream G16 configuration, which runs on the Atkinson cycle to conserve fuel and improve overall reliability.
Source: J.D. Power, iSeeCars, CarEdge, Edmunds, and EPA.