The 2025 Hyundai Santa Fe gets 22 to 36 miles per gallon combined, depending on the version. The best is the 2025 Santa Fe Hybrid FWD at 36 mpg; the best regular gas version is the 2025 Santa Fe FWD (4-cyl 2.5 L) at 24 mpg.
In the Small Sport Utility Vehicle 4WD class for 2025, the Santa Fe ranks 11th (tied with 1 other) of 76 for combined mileage (34 mpg), 9th (tied with 1 other) of 75 for yearly fuel cost ($1,850 for its cheapest version, cheapest first) and 18th of 76 for tailpipe CO2 (258 grams per mile for its lowest version, lowest first). The middle model of the class gets 26 mpg, costs $2,600 a year and puts out 339 grams per mile.
Across all 250 2025 models in the file that burn fuel, the middle best-version figure is 25 mpg and the highest is 57 mpg (Toyota Prius). Of the 249 other models, 21 get more miles per gallon than the 2025 Santa Fe's best version, 4 other models get the same and 224 get less. The 2025 Santa Fe's cheapest version costs $1,750 a year to fuel by the agency's figure; of the 241 other models with a cost figure, 20 cost less, 3 the same and 218 more.
Open the best-mileage list of this class for 2025. Cost and CO2 in the table are each model's lowest figure over its versions; plug-in hybrid and fuel-cell versions have no fuel cost and are left out of the cost column.
| Place | Model | Best version | mpg | Fuel a year, cheapest version | CO2 g/mi, lowest version |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8 | 2025 Honda CR-V | 2025 CR-V AWD (Hybrid) | 37 | $1,700 | 237 |
| 9 | 2025 Lexus RX | 2025 RX 350h AWD | 36 | $2,150 | 89 |
| 10 | 2025 Subaru Forester | 2025 Forester Hybrid AWD | 35 | $1,800 | 255 |
| 11 | 2025 Hyundai Santa FeThis car | 2025 Santa Fe Hybrid AWD | 34 | $1,850 | 258 |
| 11 | 2025 Kia Sorento | 2025 Sorento Hybrid AWD | 34 | $1,850 | 111 |
| 13 | 2025 Lincoln Corsair | 2025 Corsair AWD PHEV | 33 | $2,600 | 122 |
| 14 | 2025 Nissan Rogue | 2025 Rogue AWD | 31 | $2,000 | 287 |
Pick a 2025 version, then set your miles and fuel price. Fuel price as of 2026-11-14, U.S. Department of Energy / EPA. The price box starts at the dated price of the fuel the picked version burns (regular, midgrade or premium gasoline, diesel, E85 or electricity) and sets the price of that fuel. Miles are limited to 1,000 to 60,000 a year and the price to $0.01 to $20.00; a value outside that is worked out at the nearest limit.
2025 Santa Fe FWD, 4-cyl 2.5 L: 20 mpg city, 29 highway, 24 combined. The agency's own estimate for the 2025 Santa Fe version is $2,600 a year (15,000 miles, the agency's fuel prices).
The 3 nearest rivals in the Small Sport Utility Vehicle 4WD class for 2025, picked by closest combined mileage; only versions with a fuel-cost figure are listed. Same miles as on the left. The price box on the left is the price of the fuel of the version you picked: a rival that burns the same fuel uses that price, a rival that burns another fuel keeps the dated price of its own fuel. The 5-year line is 5 times the yearly gap.
The Sorento costs $833 less to fuel each year.
Over 5 years the Sorento costs $4,165 less to fuel than the Santa Fe (5 times the yearly difference, at these miles and these prices).
Dollar gaps use each car's best-mileage version.
| Rival in 2025 | Best version | Combined | Fuel a year, agency (15,000 miles) | Against the Santa Fe (mileage) | Agency yearly fuel cost against the Santa Fe | Side by side |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 Kia Sorento | 2025 Sorento Hybrid AWD | 34 mpg | $1,850 | 2 lower | $100 more a year | Compare |
| 2025 Lincoln Corsair | 2025 Corsair AWD PHEV | 33 mpg | - | 3 lower | - | - |
| 2025 Subaru Forester | 2025 Forester Hybrid AWD | 35 mpg | $1,800 | 1 lower | $50 more a year | Compare |
EPA test figures for 2025; the last column is the yearly fuel cost against the cheapest version.
| Version | Engine | Gearbox | Drive | City | Highway | Combined | Fuel a year | CO2 g/mi | Fuel vs cheapest |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 Santa Fe Hybrid FWDHybrid | 4-cyl 1.6 L | Automatic (AM-S6) | Front-wheel | 36 | 35 | 36 | $1,750 | 249 | cheapest |
| 2025 Santa Fe Hybrid AWDHybrid | 4-cyl 1.6 L | Automatic (AM-S6) | All-wheel | 35 | 34 | 34 | $1,850 | 258 | +$100 |
| 2025 Santa Fe FWD | 4-cyl 2.5 L | Automatic (AM-S8) | Front-wheel | 20 | 29 | 24 | $2,600 | 376 | +$850 |
| 2025 Santa Fe AWD | 4-cyl 2.5 L | Automatic (AM-S8) | All-wheel | 20 | 28 | 23 | $2,700 | 390 | +$950 |
| 2025 Santa Fe AWD XRT | 4-cyl 2.5 L | Automatic (AM-S8) | All-wheel | 19 | 26 | 22 | $2,850 | 409 | +$1,100 |
The cheapest-to-run hybrid, the 2025 Santa Fe Hybrid FWD (36 mpg, $1,750 a year), costs $850 a year less in fuel than the cheapest-to-run gas version, the 2025 Santa Fe FWD (24 mpg, $2,600 a year).
Enter the price difference you were quoted for the 2025 Santa Fe; this page has no prices. Miles come from the calculator. The fuel price box there sets the price of the fuel of the version picked there; a version here that burns another fuel keeps the dated price of its own fuel. Versions with no fuel-cost figure are not listed.
Type the price difference you were quoted to see the payback.
Tailpipe CO2: the 2025 Santa Fe Hybrid FWD puts out 249 grams per mile; across the 5 tested versions the figure runs from 249 to 409.
EPA scores (1 to 10, 10 best) for the 2025 Santa Fe Hybrid FWD: fuel economy score 7 (5 to 7 across versions), greenhouse gas score 7 (5 to 7 across versions).
Best combined figure of the Santa Fe gas version and hybrid each model year since 2016, set against the 2025 model.
| Model year | Best gas version | Best hybrid | Versions tested | Against 2025 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | 23 mpg | none | 9 | 13 mpg lower than 2025 | |
| 2017 | 24 mpg | none | 10 | 12 mpg lower than 2025 | |
| 2018 | 24 mpg | none | 10 | 12 mpg lower than 2025 | |
| 2019 | 25 mpg | none | 8 | 11 mpg lower than 2025 | |
| 2020 | 25 mpg | none | 4 | 11 mpg lower than 2025 | |
| 2021 | 26 mpg | 34 mpg | 6 | 2 mpg lower than 2025 | |
| 2022 | 26 mpg | 34 mpg | 7 | 2 mpg lower than 2025 | |
| 2023 | 26 mpg | 34 mpg | 7 | 2 mpg lower than 2025 | |
| 2024 | 24 mpg | 36 mpg | 5 | same as 2025 | |
| 2025This page | 24 mpg | 36 mpg | 5 | this page | |
| 2026 | 24 mpg | 36 mpg | 5 | same as 2025 |
Compared with the 2024 model: 5 versions were tested then and 5 now; the best figure went from 36 to 36 mpg (no change).
The 2026 model has 5 tested versions.
| Version in 2025 | 2025 | 2024 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 Santa Fe Hybrid FWD, 4-cyl 1.6 L | 36 mpg | 36 mpg | no change |
| 2025 Santa Fe Hybrid AWD, 4-cyl 1.6 L | 34 mpg | 34 mpg | no change |
| 2025 Santa Fe FWD, 4-cyl 2.5 L | 24 mpg | 24 mpg | no change |
| 2025 Santa Fe AWD, 4-cyl 2.5 L | 23 mpg | 23 mpg | no change |
| 2025 Santa Fe AWD XRT, 4-cyl 2.5 L | 22 mpg | 22 mpg | no change |
Crash-test stars from the U.S. safety agency's 5-Star Safety Ratings, checked 2026-11-14. 5 is the best.
| Vehicle | Overall | Front | Side | Rollover |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 HYUNDAI SANTA FE SUV AWD | 4 of 5 | 4 of 5 | 5 of 5 | 4 of 5 |
| 2025 HYUNDAI SANTA FE HYBRID SUV AWD | 4 of 5 | 4 of 5 | 5 of 5 | 4 of 5 |
The agency lists 4 variants; the first 2 are shown.
The agency's record for the first rated vehicle also lists 140 complaints, 5 recalls, 0 investigations.
Includes agency records filed under: SANTA FE, SANTA FE HYBRID.
253 complaints for the 2025 Hyundai Santa Fe are on file (checked 2026-11-14). Complaints are reports that owners sent to the safety agency. They are not proven defects, and the counts are not adjusted for how many cars were sold.
| Part named in the reports | Reports | |
|---|---|---|
| Electrical System | 66 | |
| Power Train | 49 | |
| Engine | 48 | |
| Unknown Or Other | 44 | |
| Forward Collision Avoidance | 37 |
12 of the 253 reports say the car was in a crash, 0 mention a fire and 7 mention an injury. One report can name more than one part.
Includes agency records filed under: SANTA FE, SANTA FE HYBRID.
5 recalls are on file for the 2025 Hyundai Santa Fe at the U.S. safety agency (checked 2026-11-14). A dealer does recall repairs free of charge.
Includes agency records filed under: SANTA FE, SANTA FE HYBRID.
Hyundai Motor America (Hyundai) is recalling certain 2023-2025 Hyundai Ioniq 6, 2023-2026 Genesis G90, 2024-2026 Hyundai Santa Fe, and Hyundai Santa Fe Hybrid vehicles. The driver and passenger seat belt anchors may detach.
Fix: Dealers will inspect and reinforce or replace the seat belt anchors, as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed beginning May 29, 2026.
Hyundai Motor America (Hyundai) is recalling certain 2024-2025 Santa Fe and Santa Fe Hybrid vehicles. The rearview camera may not have been installed properly, which can damage the wiring harness and cause the rearview camera image not to display.
Fix: Dealers will replace the camera wiring harness, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed beginning January 15, 2026. Owners may contact Hyundai customer service at 1-855-371-9460.
Hyundai Motor America (Hyundai) is recalling certain 2025 Tucson, 2025-2026 Santa Cruz, Santa Fe, Santa Fe Hybrid, and 2026 Genesis GV70 vehicles.
Fix: Dealers will reinstall the side curtain air bags, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed beginning December 29, 2025. Owners may contact Hyundai customer service at 1-855-371-9460.
Hyundai Motor America (Hyundai) is recalling certain 2024-2025 Santa Fe vehicles. The B+ positive terminal cover on the starter motor assembly may be improperly installed, which can cause an electrical short during a crash.
Fix: Dealers will inspect and reinstall the starter motor terminal cover, as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed beginning October 22, 2025.
Hyundai Motor America (Hyundai) is recalling certain 2025-2026 Tucson and Santa Fe vehicles. The connecting rod bolts in the engine may have been improperly tightened, which can cause a loss of drive power and engine damage, possibly resulting in an oil leak.
Fix: Dealers will replace the engine, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed October 23, 2025. Owners may contact Hyundai customer service at 1-855-371-9460.
Other 2025 models of the same agency class, each with its best combined figure. The Santa Fe itself is at 34 mpg.
More Hyundai models that have a 2025 page here, with the class of each and its best combined figure.
The 2025 Santa Fe Hybrid FWD with 36 mpg combined (36 city, 35 highway). Among the regular gas versions it is the 2025 Santa Fe FWD at 24 mpg.
The 2025 Hyundai Santa Fe costs between $1,750 and $2,850 to fuel by the agency's estimate, which assumes 15,000 miles a year. The cheapest is the 2025 Santa Fe Hybrid FWD at $1,750; the dearest is the 2025 Santa Fe AWD XRT at $2,850. Use the calculator above for your own miles and fuel price.
2025 Santa Fe Hybrid AWD: 34 mpg combined (35 city, 34 highway); 2025 Santa Fe AWD: 23 mpg combined (20 city, 28 highway); 2025 Santa Fe AWD XRT: 22 mpg combined (19 city, 26 highway).
In the agency's tests the best hybrid, the 2025 Santa Fe Hybrid FWD, gets 36 mpg combined and the best non-hybrid, the 2025 Santa Fe FWD, gets 24 mpg: 12 mpg more for the hybrid.
The 2025 Hyundai Santa Fe is 11th of 76 for combined mileage. The top of the class is the 2025 Kia Sportage at 43 mpg, and the middle figure for the class is 26 mpg. In the list, the next one ahead is the 2025 Subaru Forester at 35 mpg and the next one behind is the 2025 Kia Sorento at 34 mpg.
The 2024 model had 5 tested versions and the 2025 model has 5. The best figure went from 36 to 36 mpg (no change).
In the agency's 5-Star Safety Ratings (checked 2026-11-14; 5 is the best), the stars are 2025 HYUNDAI SANTA FE SUV AWD: overall 4 of 5, front 4, side 5, rollover 4; 2025 HYUNDAI SANTA FE HYBRID SUV AWD: overall 4 of 5, front 4, side 5, rollover 4. The agency lists 4 variants; the first 2 are shown.
253 complaints for the 2025 Hyundai Santa Fe are on file at the safety agency (checked 2026-11-14); the part named most often is Electrical System (66 reports). Complaints are reports owners sent in, not proven defects.
The agency's database lists 5 recalls for the 2025 Hyundai Santa Fe (checked 2026-11-14). They are listed above with the repair the maker offers.
For the 2025 Hyundai Santa Fe: EPA file 2026-11-04; fuel price 2026-11-14; crash tests 2026-11-14; complaints 2026-11-14; recalls 2026-11-14. Not covered: purchase price, towing, reliability, repair and insurance costs.
Mileage and fuel cost for the 2025 Hyundai Santa Fe: U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, fueleconomy.gov vehicle file (file dated 2026-11-04). Recalls for the 2025 Hyundai Santa Fe: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (checked 2026-11-14). Crash-test ratings for the 2025 Hyundai Santa Fe: NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings (checked 2026-11-14). Complaints for the 2025 Hyundai Santa Fe: NHTSA (checked 2026-11-14). Fuel prices: U.S. Department of Energy / EPA (2026-11-14). Your own mileage depends on how and where you drive. Where our numbers come from.