| MPG | Number of Vehicles |
| 14 miles per gallon | 1 vehicles |
| 15 miles per gallon | 0 vehicles |
| 16 miles per gallon | 0 vehicles |
| 17 miles per gallon | 2 vehicles |
| 18 miles per gallon | 0 vehicles |
| 19 miles per gallon | 0 vehicles |
| 20 miles per gallon | 0 vehicles |
| 21 miles per gallon | 0 vehicles |
| 22 miles per gallon | 2 vehicles |
| 23 miles per gallon | 0 vehicles |
| 24 miles per gallon | 0 vehicles |
| 25 miles per gallon | 0 vehicles |
| 26 miles per gallon | 0 vehicles |
| 27 miles per gallon | 1 vehicles |
| 28 miles per gallon | 0 vehicles |
| 29 miles per gallon | 1 vehicles |
| 30 miles per gallon | 0 vehicles |
| 31 miles per gallon | 2 vehicles |
| 32 miles per gallon | 2 vehicles |
| 33 miles per gallon | 0 vehicles |
| 34 miles per gallon | 3 vehicles |
| 35 miles per gallon | 1 vehicles |
| 36 miles per gallon | 0 vehicles |
| 37 miles per gallon | 1 vehicles |
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| Model Year | Body/Powertrain | MPG | |
| 2012 | 2012 4dr Sedan 191-hp 2.5L I4 8-sp shiftable automatic FWD | 27 | See all data |
| With the 191-horsepower 2.5L I4 engine, 8-speed shiftable automatic transmission, and front-wheel drive, the 2012 Hyundai Sonata has been averaging 27 MPG (miles per gallon). The 2012 Hyundai Sonatas in this analysis were driven mostly on the highway at an average speed of 73 miles per hour (about 30 percent of the miles driven). The rest of the miles were in heavy traffic (25 percent), in the city (20 percent), and in the suburbs (0 percent). In addition, the average 2012 Hyundai Sonata in this analysis was driven on flat terrain with a medium foot and the AC on only some of the time. | |||
| 2012 | 2012 4dr Sedan 154-hp 2.0L I4 Hybrid 6-sp shiftable automatic FWD | 32.7 | See all data |
| 2012 | 2012 4dr Sedan turbocharged 274hp 2.0L I4 6-sp shiftable automatic FWD | 19.81 | See all data |
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TrueDelta Reviews the Real Gas Mileage of the 2012 Hyundai Sonata
| 2012 Hyundai Sonata Real Gas Mileage: Cons | ||
| Year | Comment | |
| In fuel economy as well the 2013 Hyundai Sonata has lost an earlier lead. EPA ratings of 24 mpg city, 35 highway, impressive two years ago, can't match the 2014 Mazda6's 26/38 or the 2013 Altima's 27/38 today. The trip computer reported about 25 in my regular suburban driving, a bit over 30 if I engaged in some mild hypermiling, and about 34 on the highway. When mildly hypermiling the Altima for a few miles its trip computer average approached 40. While trip computers aren't always accurate, others have also reported impressive fuel economy from the Altima. The Mazda has a smaller edge, but an edge nonetheless.see full Hyundai Sonata review | ||
What Our Members Are Saying about the Real Gas Mileage of the 2012 Hyundai Sonata
| 2012 Hyundai Sonata Real Gas Mileage: Pros | ||
| Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
| 2013 | 4dr Sedan 198-horsepower 2.4L I4 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD | The fuel economy is pretty good for a car of this size. I have averaged 36.5mpg (imperial gallon) over the last 37000km. 85% highway, 110km/h and little sitting in traffic. It gets very cold here sometimes so the mileage suffers. In Dec/Jan when it reaches -30 C (or colder), I get about 33mpg and in the summer about 40mpg. My best was 44mpg in the summer and worst was 31mpg in mid-winter when the car was new and not broken in. I keep track of the mileage with an app on my cell phone so the numbers above are exact.see full Hyundai Sonata review |
| 2013 | 4dr Sedan 198-horsepower 2.4L I4 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD | With just over 1400 miles so far, it is averaging 28.3mpg combined with the eco option turned off. It has the eco drive option which workswell in sustained at speed driving but lags in demanding driving situations.see full Hyundai Sonata review |
| 2012 | 4dr Sedan turbocharged 274hp 2.0L I4 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD | better than Honda or Santa Fesee full Hyundai Sonata review |
| 2011 | 4dr Sedan 200-horsepower 2.4L I4 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD | Average 24 mpg in town and typically get 38 mpg on trips. All in a large family sedan. Uses regular gas.see full Hyundai Sonata review |
| 2011 | 4dr Sedan 198-horsepower 2.4L I4 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD | 35 mpg for a full size carsee full Hyundai Sonata review |
| 2011 | 4dr Sedan turbocharged 274hp 2.0L I4 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD | Performance of a V6 with the economy of a 4 cyl.see full Hyundai Sonata review |
| 2011 | 4dr Sedan 198-horsepower 2.4L I4 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD | With less than 1,000 miles I observed 37mpg on the highway.see full Hyundai Sonata review |
| 2012 Hyundai Sonata Real Gas Mileage: Cons | ||
| Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
| 2013 | 4dr Sedan 198-horsepower 2.4L I4 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD | I do a lot of rural driving and the MPG struggles to reach 22mpg. I really expected the mpg to be higher.see full Hyundai Sonata review |
| 2012 | 4dr Sedan turbocharged 274hp 2.0L I4 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD | Dreadful fuel economy. For long highway drives, the Sonata Turbo can indeed match the 34 mpg EPA rating, but for city driving with A/C, you'll be lucky to get any more than 17 mpg. Even with A/C off, the urban mileage never hits the 20 mpg level. Only 2,700 miles on the engine so far, so this may get better, but the EPA city estimate seems to be pegged too high by Hyundai.see full Hyundai Sonata review |
2012 Hyundai Sonata Gas Mileage (MPG)
Unlike other fuel economy surveys, TrueDelta's Real-World Gas Mileage Survey includes questions about how and where a car was driven. So you can get an idea of the Hyundai Sonata's real-world MPG based on how and where you drive a car.
