Which 2021 Hyundai Has the Best MPG?

Gas prices fluctuate, but it’s always a good idea to drive a fuel-efficient vehicle to save a little money. Everyone can benefit from trimming gas expenses from their budget, freeing up funds to do other things like go on family adventures or eat out at restaurants more often. Hyundai offers a large selection of fuel-efficient vehicles, from gas-only to hybrid and hybrid plug-in. Let’s take a closer look at which 2021 Hyundai has the best MPG?

2021 Hyundai Elantra

Leading off the gas-only fuel-efficient options offered by Hyundai is the Elantra. You can get the 2021 Hyundai Elantra in three trim levels, SE, SEL, and Limited. This small four-door sedan is powered by a 2.0-liter four-cylinder engine paired with a continuously variable transmission that produces 147 horsepower. With features such as an 8-inch touch screen with Apple CarPlay and Android Auto capability and dual USB ports standard, you and your passengers will enjoy the ride in this sedan.

Standard driver’s assistance features include forward collision mitigation, blind-spot collision avoidance assist, rear cross-traffic alert, lane-keeping assist, and driver attention warning. The SEL adds keyless entry and push-button start, dual-zone climate control, and satellite radio. Moving up to the Limited adds leather-trimmed seats, rear automatic braking, and a lane-keeping system. The Elantra gets up to 33 mpg city and 43 mpg highway for a combined rating of 37 mpg.

2021 Hyundai Accent

The 2021 Hyundai Accent is another gas-only option also available in three trims, SE, SEL, and Limited. This extra-small sedan has excellent fuel economy, a comfortable and spacious interior, and a plethora of features, along with a 1.6-liter inline-four that delivers up to 120 horsepower. The SE offers either a six-speed manual or continuously variable automatic transmission, while the automatic is standard on the SEL and Limited. The Accent offers USB and Bluetooth smartphone connectivity across all trims while adding a 7-inch touch-screen infotainment system with Apple CarPlay and Android Auto to the SEL.

The Limited adds a sunroof, heated front seats, push-button ignition, automatic climate control, and a leather-wrapped steering wheel and shift knob. On the road in the Hyundai Accent, you’ll enjoy up to 33 mpg city and 41 mpg highway for a combined rating of 36 mpg. This kind of gas mileage capability will keep you on the road longer, with fewer stops at the pump.

2021 Hyundai Ioniq

If you’re serious about fuel economy, you may want to consider switching to a hybrid, such as the 2021 Hyundai Ioniq. This hybrid will get you up to 58 mpg city and 60 mpg highway for an amazing combination of 59 mpg. You’ll get up to 139 horsepower from the 1.6-liter four-cylinder engine paired to a hybrid system. You can get the Ioniq in four trims, Blue, SE, SEL, and Limited. You get a keyless entry with a push-button start and an 8-inch infotainment system with Apple CarPlay and Android Auto, starting at the Blue.

Standard driver assistance features include lane-keeping assist, automatic high beam headlights, and a forward collision warning with automatic emergency braking. Moving up to the SEL, you get a wireless charging pad, sunroof, and traffic-adaptive cruise control. The Limited adds leather seating, parking sensors, a 10.25-inch infotainment screen with navigation, and a premium Harman Kardon audio system.

2021 Hyundia Elantra Hybrid

Another great hybrid option from Hyundai is the Elantra Hybrid. Like its namesake, the Elantra Hybrid is available in the same three trims, the SE, SEL, and Limited. A 1.6-liter four-cylinder engine paired with a six-speed automatic transmission provides you with up to 139 horsepower. This engine will also let you enjoy a whopping 53 mpg city and 56 mpg highway for a combined rating of 54 mpg. Imagine what you can do with savings like that on fuel each week. Features include wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto smartphone integration with an 8-inch touch screen.

2021 Hyundai Ioniq Plug-In Hybrid

The Ioniq produces 156 horsepower via a 1.6-liter four-cylinder engine combined with an electric motor. It comes with an 8.9-kWh battery pack that provides you with an estimated 29 miles of electric range. This combination will get you up to 119 mpg-e. Once the battery dies, the hybrid gasoline engine takes over and still gets you a 52 mpg combined rating. The Ioniq Plug-In Hybrid is also available in SE, SEL, and Limited.

Features include a leather-wrapped steering wheel, keyless entry and ignition, and an 8-inch touch screen with Apple CarPlay and Android Auto and satellite radio standard. You also get several standard driver’s assistance features, including lane departure mitigation, a lane-keeping system, adaptive cruise control, and forward collision mitigation. The SEL adds a wireless charging pad and rear cross-traffic alert. On the Limited, you can enjoy the sunroof, leather upholstery, and 10.25-inch touch screen with navigation and a Harman Kardon audio system.

2021 Hyundai Ioniq Electric

Rounding out the highly fuel-efficient options from Hyundai is the 2021 Hyundai Ioniq Electric, a hatchback available in two trims, the SE and Limited. On a fully charged battery, you will enjoy an estimated range of 170 miles, meaning a lot more time on the road enjoying your travels. A 100-kW electric motor drawing power from a 38.3-kWh battery pack produces 134 horsepower on the Ioniq Electric.

The SE has a keyless entry and ignition, a leather-wrapped steering wheel, automatic climate control, and an 8-inch touch screen complete with Apple CarPlay and Android Auto smartphone integration. Adaptive cruise control, forward collision mitigation, driver attention warning, and a lane-keeping system are standard driver assistance features. The Limited adds a sunroof, ambient interior lighting, leather upholstery, a wireless charging pad, and a 10.25-inch touch screen with navigation and Harman Kardon audio system. You also get blind-spot monitoring with a rear cross-traffic alert added to your driver assistance suite.

As you can see, Hyundai has a wide range of options when it comes to fuel efficiency for the 2021 model year. If you’d like to check any of these out for yourself, stop in to see the knowledgeable team at Hiley Hyundai of Fort Worth. A team member would be happy to answer any questions you may have, give you a tour of the showroom, or even get you set up for a test drive.