2008 Hyundai Elantra Specs, MPG & Trims

EPA fuel-economy data and specifications for the 2008 Hyundai Elantra (27–28 MPG combined) across 2 listed configurations.

Overview

Body class
Midsize Cars
Drive
Front-Wheel Drive
Transmissions
Automatic 4-spd, Manual 5-spd
Engine
4-cyl, 2.0 L
Fuel type
Regular Gasoline
Combined MPG
27–28 MPG
Annual fuel cost
$2,400–$2,500
5-year fuel cost
−$500 to $0 more than average
Configurations
2

MPG & fuel economy

City, highway and combined values below are EPA estimates. Where a powertrain has several configurations, the table shows the lowest–highest reported value. Electric configurations use MPGe.

EPA city, highway and combined ratings by powertrain for the 2008 Hyundai Elantra. Electric configurations are rated in MPGe.
PowertrainCityHighwayCombinedAnnual fuel costCO2
4-cyl 2.0 L · Regular Gasoline · Front-Wheel Drive24–253327–28$2,400–$2,500—

Configurations & engine comparison

Each row is one configuration/engine combination reported by the EPA for this model year. Missing EPA values are shown as —.

Every EPA-listed configuration for the 2008 Hyundai Elantra (2 rows). "Configuration" is the EPA configuration/engine name.
Configuration / engineDriveTransmissionCyl.Displ. (L)Fuel typeCityHwyComb.Annual cost5-YR COSTFEGHG
ElantraFront-Wheel DriveAutomatic 4-spd42.0Regular Gasoline253328$2,400$0——
ElantraFront-Wheel DriveManual 5-spd42.0Regular Gasoline243327$2,500−$500——

Frequently asked questions

What is the combined MPG of the 2008 Hyundai Elantra?

According to EPA data, the 2008 Hyundai Elantra is rated at 27–28 MPG combined for its conventional-fuel configurations.

How many cylinders does the 2008 Hyundai Elantra have?

The EPA data lists 4 cylinders for this vehicle.

What fuel type does the 2008 Hyundai Elantra use?

It uses Regular Gasoline.

What is the annual fuel cost of the 2008 Hyundai Elantra?

The EPA estimates annual fuel costs ranging from $2,400 to $2,500.

How much will the 2008 Hyundai Elantra cost in fuel over 5 years?

According to EPA estimates, the 2008 Hyundai Elantra 5-year fuel-cost difference is −$500 to $0 relative to the average new vehicle (negative values mean the vehicle costs more than average).