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Hyundai Santa Cruz MPG Guide
How far does a Santa Cruz go on a gallon? This guide uses the 2027 Santa Cruz specifications on hyundaiusa.com and the 2027 Santa Cruz records on fueleconomy.gov, read November 4, 2026, for EPA-estimated MPG by trim and drive, plus engines and fuel. Other model years can differ.
25 mpgcombined, 2.5L FWD
24 mpgcombined, 2.5L AWD
20 mpgcombined, XRT turbo AWD
17.7 gal.fuel tank, every trim
What MPG does a Hyundai Santa Cruz get?
Hyundai lists EPA estimates for the 2027 Santa Cruz of 22 city/30 highway/25 combined mpg for the SE and SEL Activity with front-wheel drive, 21/29/24 mpg for the SE and SEL Activity with HTRAC all-wheel drive, and 18/25/20 mpg for the XRT, which comes with the 2.5-liter turbo and all-wheel drive.
2027 Santa Cruz MPG by trim
| 2027 Santa Cruz | Engine and drive | City / highway / combined mpg |
|---|---|---|
| SE | 2.5L 4-cylinder, FWD | 22 / 30 / 25 |
| SE | 2.5L 4-cylinder, HTRAC AWD | 21 / 29 / 24 |
| SEL Activity | 2.5L 4-cylinder, FWD | 22 / 30 / 25 |
| SEL Activity | 2.5L 4-cylinder, HTRAC AWD | 21 / 29 / 24 |
| XRT | 2.5L turbo 4-cylinder, HTRAC AWD (standard) | 18 / 25 / 20 |
From the City/Highway/Combined (Front Wheel Drive) and (All Wheel Drive) rows of the 2027 Santa Cruz specifications on hyundaiusa.com, read November 4, 2026. Hyundai lists front-wheel drive as standard on the SE and SEL Activity with HTRAC all-wheel drive available, and the XRT with all-wheel drive only.
The SE and SEL Activity share the same engine and the same ratings, so the choice that changes fuel economy is the drive and the engine: front-wheel drive is 1 mpg better combined than all-wheel drive, and the XRT's turbo trades fuel economy for power. You can also see the Santa Cruz at Hyundai of Goshen.
What fueleconomy.gov lists
| fueleconomy.gov listing | City / highway / combined mpg | Engine and transmission | Fuel |
|---|---|---|---|
| Santa Cruz FWD | 22 / 30 / 25 | 2.5L 4-cylinder, automatic (S8) | Regular gasoline |
| Santa Cruz AWD | 21 / 29 / 24 | 2.5L 4-cylinder, automatic (S8) | Regular gasoline |
| Santa Cruz XRT AWD | 18 / 25 / 20 | 2.5L turbo 4-cylinder, automatic (S8) | Regular gasoline |
From the 2027 Hyundai Santa Cruz records on fueleconomy.gov (U.S. Department of Energy and EPA), records 50529, 50539 and 50542, read November 4, 2026. They match Hyundai's figures.
Santa Cruz engines, transmission and fuel
| 2027 Santa Cruz | Engine | Output | Transmission | Fuel tank |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SE, SEL Activity | 2.5L inline 4-cylinder | 191 hp @ 6,100 rpm; 181 lb.-ft. @ 4,000 rpm | 8-speed automatic with SHIFTRONIC | 17.7 gal. |
| XRT | 2.5L inline 4-cylinder turbo | 281 hp @ 5,800 rpm; 311 lb.-ft. @ 1,700-4,000 rpm | 8-speed automatic with SHIFTRONIC | 17.7 gal. |
From the engine Type, Horsepower, Torque, transmission and Fuel tank capacity rows of the 2027 Santa Cruz specifications on hyundaiusa.com, read November 4, 2026. Both engines use gasoline direct injection plus multi-port injection.
The 2026 Santa Cruz owner's manual says the gasoline engine is designed to perform optimally with unleaded fuel of 87 octane ((R+M)/2) or higher, and fueleconomy.gov lists regular gasoline for every 2027 Santa Cruz. Your mileage will vary with how and where you drive, the weather, the load in the bed and any trailer, tire pressure and maintenance. If you tow, see our Santa Cruz towing guide.
Hyundai of Goshen service hours
| Days | Hours |
|---|---|
| Monday to Friday | 7:30 a.m.-5:30 p.m. |
| Saturday | 8 a.m.-3 p.m. |
From the service department hours in Hyundai of Goshen's website structured data, November 4, 2026. No Sunday service hours are listed. Holiday hours can differ.
Hyundai Santa Cruz MPG questions
What MPG does a Hyundai Santa Cruz get?
Hyundai lists EPA estimates for the 2027 Santa Cruz of 22 city, 30 highway and 25 combined mpg with front-wheel drive, 21/29/24 with all-wheel drive, and 18/25/20 for the XRT with the 2.5-liter turbo.
Which Santa Cruz gets the best gas mileage?
The SE or SEL Activity with front-wheel drive, at 25 combined mpg per Hyundai's 2027 specifications.
What MPG does the Santa Cruz XRT get?
Hyundai lists 18 city, 25 highway and 20 combined mpg for the 2027 Santa Cruz XRT, which has the 2.5-liter turbo and all-wheel drive.
How big is the Santa Cruz gas tank?
Hyundai lists a 17.7-gallon fuel tank on every 2027 Santa Cruz trim.
Does the Santa Cruz need premium fuel?
No. The 2026 Santa Cruz owner's manual calls for unleaded fuel of 87 octane or higher, and fueleconomy.gov lists regular gasoline for every 2027 Santa Cruz.
Questions about a Santa Cruz?
Visit Hyundai of Goshen at 3202 Elkhart Road in Goshen, IN. Our team can compare Santa Cruz trims with you, and our service team can help keep your Santa Cruz maintained.
Sources
MPG, engines, transmission and fuel tank figures are from the 2027 Santa Cruz specifications on hyundaiusa.com and the 2027 Santa Cruz records on fueleconomy.gov; the fuel octane note is from the 2026 Santa Cruz owner's manual, all read November 4, 2026. EPA estimates are for comparison; your mileage will vary. Other model years can differ. Address and hours are from Hyundai of Goshen's own website. Image: Hyundai Motor America.
- 2027 Santa Cruz specifications (SE, SEL Activity, XRT): EPA-estimated city/highway/combined mpg by drive, fuel tank capacity, engines, output, transmission, drive, Hyundai Motor America, read November 4, 2026
- 2027 Hyundai Santa Cruz FWD, AWD and XRT AWD: EPA city, highway and combined mpg, engine, transmission, fuel type (records 50529, 50539, 50542; link opens record 50529), fueleconomy.gov (U.S. DOE/EPA), read November 4, 2026
- 2026 Santa Cruz owner's manual: fuel requirements, Hyundai Motor America, read November 4, 2026
- Santa Cruz model page: image, Hyundai Motor America, read November 4, 2026
- Address, map coordinates, logo and service department hours (structured data), Hyundai of Goshen, November 4, 2026
- Hyundai service center at Hyundai of Goshen, Hyundai of Goshen, November 4, 2026
