Gas Mileage

2008 Hyundai Sonata

Research and compare gas mileage for the 2008 Hyundai Sonata

2008 Hyundai Models

  1. Accent
  2. Azera
  3. Elantra
  4. Entourage
  5. Santafe 2WD
  6. Santafe 4WD
  7. Sonata
  8. Tiburon
  9. Tucson 2WD
  10. Tucson 4WD
  11. Veracruz 2WD
  12. Veracruz 4WD
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There is more than one version of this model which have different gas mileage rates. You may select a version below to jump to that section:

Technical Brief (Automatic - 2.4L - 4 Cylinder)

Gas Mileage (EPA Estimated)

The figures below show what the EPA estimates drivers will experience for fuel economy in "real world" driving situations. This version of the Sonata gets up to 30 MPG on the highway, 21 MPG under city driving conditions, and an estimated combined rating of 24 MPG. Highway fuel economy is a full 43% better than city fuel economy.

Highway
30 MPG
Combined
24 MPG
City
21 MPG

Engine

Cylinders:
4
Valves Per Cylinder:
4
Displacement:
2.4 Liters
Guzzler:
No
Turbo:
No
Supercharged:
No
Fuel Type:
Regular

Gas Mileage (EPA Unadjusted)

The figures below show what the EPA observed for fuel economy in labratory tests. These mileages are not typical of "real world" driving fuel economy. In the lab, this version of the Sonata gets up to 42.80 MPG on the highway, 26.50 MPG under city driving conditions, and an estimated combined rating of 31.98 MPG. Labratory highway fuel economy is a full 62% better than city fuel economy.

Highway
42.80 MPG
Combined
31.98 MPG
City
26.50 MPG

Transmission

Type:
Automatic
Sub Type:
L4

Miscellaneous

Drive System:
Front Wheel Drive
Passenger Volume (4 Door):
105 Cubic Feet
Luggage Volume (4 Door):
16 Cubic Feet

Technical Brief (Manual - 2.4L - 4 Cylinder)

Gas Mileage (EPA Estimated)

The figures below show what the EPA estimates drivers will experience for fuel economy in "real world" driving situations. This version of the Sonata gets up to 31 MPG on the highway, 21 MPG under city driving conditions, and an estimated combined rating of 25 MPG. Highway fuel economy is a full 48% better than city fuel economy.

Highway
31 MPG
Combined
25 MPG
City
21 MPG

Engine

Cylinders:
4
Valves Per Cylinder:
4
Displacement:
2.4 Liters
Guzzler:
No
Turbo:
No
Supercharged:
No
Fuel Type:
Regular

Gas Mileage (EPA Unadjusted)

The figures below show what the EPA observed for fuel economy in labratory tests. These mileages are not typical of "real world" driving fuel economy. In the lab, this version of the Sonata gets up to 43.70 MPG on the highway, 27.10 MPG under city driving conditions, and an estimated combined rating of 32.69 MPG. Labratory highway fuel economy is a full 61% better than city fuel economy.

Highway
43.70 MPG
Combined
32.69 MPG
City
27.10 MPG

Transmission

Type:
Manual
Sub Type:
M5

Miscellaneous

Drive System:
Front Wheel Drive
Passenger Volume (4 Door):
105 Cubic Feet
Luggage Volume (4 Door):
16 Cubic Feet

Technical Brief (Automatic - 3.3L - 6 Cylinder)

Gas Mileage (EPA Estimated)

The figures below show what the EPA estimates drivers will experience for fuel economy in "real world" driving situations. This version of the Sonata gets up to 28 MPG on the highway, 19 MPG under city driving conditions, and an estimated combined rating of 22 MPG. Highway fuel economy is a full 47% better than city fuel economy.

Highway
28 MPG
Combined
22 MPG
City
19 MPG

Engine

Cylinders:
6
Valves Per Cylinder:
4
Displacement:
3.3 Liters
Guzzler:
No
Turbo:
No
Supercharged:
No
Fuel Type:
Regular

Gas Mileage (EPA Unadjusted)

The figures below show what the EPA observed for fuel economy in labratory tests. These mileages are not typical of "real world" driving fuel economy. In the lab, this version of the Sonata gets up to 39.10 MPG on the highway, 23.60 MPG under city driving conditions, and an estimated combined rating of 28.72 MPG. Labratory highway fuel economy is a full 66% better than city fuel economy.

Highway
39.10 MPG
Combined
28.72 MPG
City
23.60 MPG

Transmission

Type:
Automatic
Sub Type:
L5

Miscellaneous

Drive System:
Front Wheel Drive
Passenger Volume (4 Door):
105 Cubic Feet
Luggage Volume (4 Door):
16 Cubic Feet

Comparisions

2008 Large Cars

The title for most fuel efficient vehicle in the large cars class in 2008 goes to the Hyundai Sonata with a combined EPA fuel economy rating of 25 miles per gallon. This MPG rating is a full 127% better than the worst in class vehicle, the Bentley Arnage RL.

Hyundai Sonata
25 MPG (Manual - 2.4L - 4 Cylinder)
Honda Accord 4DR Sedan
25 MPG (Manual - 2.4L - 4 Cylinder)
Lincoln Mercury Sable FWD
22 MPG (Automatic - 3.5L - 6 Cylinder)
Dodge Charger AWD
18 MPG (Automatic - 3.5L - 6 Cylinder)
Cadillac DTS
18 MPG (Automatic - 4.6L - 8 Cylinder)
BMW 750I
18 MPG (Automatic - 4.8L - 8 Cylinder)
BMW 750LI
18 MPG (Automatic - 4.8L - 8 Cylinder)
Mercedes Benz Maybach 62S
12 MPG (Automatic - 6.0L - 12 Cylinder)
Mercedes Benz Maybach 57
12 MPG (Automatic - 5.5L - 12 Cylinder)
Bentley Arnage RL
11 MPG (Automatic - 6.7L - 8 Cylinder)
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