2026 Hyundai Santa Cruz Specs, MPG & Trims
EPA fuel-economy data and specifications for the 2026 Hyundai Santa Cruz (20–25 MPG combined) across 4 listed configurations.
Overview
- Body class
- Small Sport Utility Vehicle 2WD, Small Sport Utility Vehicle 4WD
- Drive
- Front-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
- Engine
- 4-cyl, 2.5 L
- Fuel type
- Regular Gasoline
- Combined MPG
- 20–25 MPG
- Annual fuel cost
- $2,700–$3,350
- Configurations
- 4
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.
| Powertrain | City | Highway | Combined | Annual fuel cost | CO2 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4-cyl 2.5 L · Regular Gasoline · All-Wheel Drive | 18–21 | 25–29 | 20–24 | $2,800–$3,350 | 367–435 g/mi |
| 4-cyl 2.5 L · Regular Gasoline · Front-Wheel Drive | 22 | 30 | 25 | $2,700 | 356 g/mi |
Configurations & engine comparison
Each row is one configuration/engine combination reported by the EPA for this model year. Missing EPA values are shown as —.
| Configuration / engine | Drive | Transmission | Cyl. | Displ. (L) | Fuel type | City | Hwy | Comb. | Annual cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Santa Cruz AWD NX4 OB 2.5 AWD 8AT | All-Wheel Drive | Automatic (S8) | 4 | 2.5 | Regular Gasoline | 21 | 29 | 24 | $2,800 |
| Santa Cruz AWD NX4 OB 2.5T AWD 8AT | All-Wheel Drive | Automatic (S8) | 4 | 2.5 | Regular Gasoline | 18 | 25 | 20 | $3,350 |
| Santa Cruz FWD | Front-Wheel Drive | Automatic (S8) | 4 | 2.5 | Regular Gasoline | 22 | 30 | 25 | $2,700 |
| Santa Cruz XRT AWD | All-Wheel Drive | Automatic (S8) | 4 | 2.5 | Regular Gasoline | 18 | 25 | 20 | $3,350 |
Frequently asked questions
What is the combined MPG of the 2026 Hyundai Santa Cruz?
According to EPA data, the 2026 Hyundai Santa Cruz is rated at 20–25 MPG combined for its conventional-fuel configurations.
How many cylinders does the 2026 Hyundai Santa Cruz have?
The EPA data lists 4 cylinders for this vehicle.
What fuel type does the 2026 Hyundai Santa Cruz use?
It uses Regular Gasoline.
What is the annual fuel cost of the 2026 Hyundai Santa Cruz?
The EPA estimates annual fuel costs ranging from $2,700 to $3,350.