Hyundai Santa Fe — MPG & Fuel Costs 2025
Hyundai's large 7-seater SUV, offering massive family practicality alongside highly competent diesel and hybrid running costs.
TL;DR
32 MPG
Real-world petrol
40 MPG
Real-world diesel
67L
Tank capacity
£91.66
Full tank (petrol)
19.4p
Per mile (petrol)
Real-World Fuel Economy: The Hyundai Santa Fe achieves an estimated 32 MPG (petrol) and 40 MPG (diesel) in real-world UK driving conditions, accounting for a 12% WLTP real-world penalty.
Forecourt Fuel Cost: Refueling the 67-litre tank completely costs approximately £91.66 (petrol) or £95.21 (diesel) at average UK fuel price rates.
Fuel economy at a glance
32
Real-world MPG
Petrol
38.7
Official WLTP
Petrol
40
Real-world MPG
Diesel
47.9
Official WLTP
Diesel
Annual fuel costs by mileage
| Annual mileage | Petrol | Diesel |
|---|---|---|
| 5,000 miles/yr | £972 | £807 |
| 7,400 miles/yr(UK average) | £1438 | £1195 |
| 10,000 miles/yr | £1943 | £1615 |
| 15,000 miles/yr | £2915 | £2422 |
| 20,000 miles/yr | £3887 | £3230 |
| Full tank (67L) | £91.66 | £95.21 |
| Cost per mile | 19.4p | 16.1p |
Based on UK average fuel prices: petrol 136.8p/L · diesel 142.1p/L. Prices updated regularly.
How does the Santa Fe compare?
Tips to get better MPG from your Santa Fe
The Santa Fe is heavy; avoid aggressive starts to keep fuel consumption down.
Keep the third row folded flat when not in use to save weight.
Maintain highway cruising at 60-65 mph to keep fuel consumption reasonable.
Is the cheaper petrol station worth it?
In a Hyundai Santa Fe achieving ~32 MPG real-world, if you fill 54 litres and the alternative station is 10p/litre cheaper:
£5.40
Gross saving on fuel
£0.58
Cost of 3-mile detour
£4.82
Net saving ✓
You could drive up to 28 miles round-trip before the saving disappears entirely.
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Frequently asked questions
What is the real-world MPG of the Hyundai Santa Fe?
The Hyundai Santa Fe achieves approximately 32 MPG in real-world petrol driving — around 12% lower than the official WLTP figure of 38.7 MPG due to real driving conditions. Diesel variants achieve around 40 MPG real-world.
How much does it cost to fill a Hyundai Santa Fe?
The Hyundai Santa Fe has a fuel tank of 67 litres. At the UK average of 136.8p/litre for petrol, a full tank costs approximately £91.66. Diesel costs approximately £95.21 for a full tank.
What is the annual fuel cost for a Hyundai Santa Fe?
At the UK average annual mileage of 7,400 miles and current petrol price of 136.8p/litre, a Hyundai Santa Fe costs approximately £1438 per year in fuel. At 10,000 miles/year the cost rises to £1943. Actual costs vary with your driving style and mileage.
Is it worth driving to a cheaper petrol station in a Hyundai Santa Fe?
In a Hyundai Santa Fe doing ~32 MPG real-world, driving 3 miles round-trip to save 10p/litre on a 54-litre fill nets approximately £4.82 after the extra fuel cost. You could drive up to 28 miles before the saving is eaten up. Use the WorthThePump calculator for your exact situation.
How much does the Hyundai Santa Fe cost per mile in fuel?
The Hyundai Santa Fe costs approximately 19.4p per mile in petrol at current UK prices. Over a typical commute of 30 miles per day, that is approximately £5.82 per day in fuel.
What is the WLTP MPG figure for the Hyundai Santa Fe?
The official WLTP fuel economy figure for the Hyundai Santa Fe is 38.7 MPG. However, real-world MPG is typically 10–15% lower than WLTP due to cold starts, air conditioning, motorway speeds, and varying loads. WorthThePump uses a 12% real-world penalty to give a more accurate estimate.
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