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Hyundai Elantra Fuel Tank Size
How much fuel an Elantra holds depends on which Elantra it is: the gas sedan, the Elantra Hybrid or the Elantra N. This guide uses the 2026 Elantra, Elantra Hybrid and Elantra N specifications on hyundaiusa.com and the 2026 Elantra records on fueleconomy.gov, all read November 3, 2026. Other model years can differ.
12.4 gal.2026 Elantra, every gas trim
11.0 gal.2026 Elantra Hybrid, every trim
12.4 gal.2026 Elantra N
594 miHyundai-listed full-tank range, Elantra Hybrid Blue
How big is the Hyundai Elantra gas tank?
Hyundai lists a 12.4-gallon fuel tank for all six 2026 Elantra trims (SE, SEL Sport, SEL Sport Plus, SEL Sport Premium, Limited and N Line) and for the 2026 Elantra N. Every 2026 Elantra Hybrid trim has an 11.0-gallon tank, and Hyundai lists its total range on a full tank as 594 miles for the Hybrid Blue and 550 miles for the SEL Sport, SEL Sport Plus and Limited.
2026 Elantra fuel tank size by trim
| 2026 model and trim | Fuel tank capacity |
|---|---|
| Elantra SE, SEL Sport, SEL Sport Plus | 12.4 gallons |
| Elantra SEL Sport Premium, Limited | 12.4 gallons |
| Elantra N Line | 12.4 gallons |
| Elantra Hybrid Blue, SEL Sport, SEL Sport Plus, Limited | 11.0 gallons |
| Elantra N | 12.4 gallons |
From the Fuel tank capacity (gal.) row of the 2026 Elantra, Elantra Hybrid and Elantra N specifications on hyundaiusa.com, read November 3, 2026.
The gas Elantra and the Elantra N share a 12.4-gallon tank; the Elantra Hybrid's is 1.4 gallons smaller. You can also see the Elantra at Michigan City Hyundai.
How far an Elantra goes on a full tank
| 2026 model | EPA city / hwy / combined | Full-tank range |
|---|---|---|
| Elantra SE (2.0L, IVT) | 31 / 40 / 35 mpg | About 434 miles (12.4 gal. x 35 mpg) |
| Elantra SEL Sport to Limited (2.0L, IVT) | 30 / 40 / 34 mpg | About 422 miles (12.4 gal. x 34 mpg) |
| Elantra N Line (1.6L, 7-speed DCT) | 28 / 35 / 31 mpg | About 384 miles (12.4 gal. x 31 mpg) |
| Elantra Hybrid Blue | 51 / 58 / 54 mpg | 594 miles (Hyundai-listed) |
| Elantra Hybrid SEL Sport, SEL Sport Plus, Limited | 49 / 52 / 50 mpg | 550 miles (Hyundai-listed) |
| Elantra N, 6-speed manual | 21 / 29 / 24 mpg | About 298 miles (12.4 gal. x 24 mpg) |
| Elantra N, 8-speed DCT | 20 / 27 / 23 mpg | About 285 miles (12.4 gal. x 23 mpg) |
EPA estimates and the Elantra Hybrid's Total Range (on full tank) figures are from the 2026 Elantra, Elantra Hybrid and Elantra N specifications on hyundaiusa.com, read November 3, 2026. The other ranges are our arithmetic: tank capacity times the EPA combined rating, rounded. The footnote on those specification pages says EPA estimates are for comparison and that actual mileage will vary with options, driving conditions, driving habits and the vehicle's condition.
Full-tank figures are estimates for comparison, not a promise of how far you can drive; your range will vary with how and where you drive.
What fuel the Elantra takes
Elantra: regular
Fueleconomy.gov lists regular gasoline for the 2026 Elantra with the 2.0-liter engine and with the 1.6-liter turbo (N Line).
Elantra Hybrid: regular
Fueleconomy.gov lists regular gasoline for the 2026 Elantra Hybrid and Elantra Hybrid Blue.
Elantra N: premium
Fueleconomy.gov lists premium gasoline for the 2026 Elantra N with either transmission.
From the 2026 Hyundai Elantra records on fueleconomy.gov (U.S. Department of Energy and EPA), records 49813-49819, read November 3, 2026.
2026 Elantra engines
| 2026 model | Engine | Output | Transmission |
|---|---|---|---|
| Elantra SE to Limited | 2.0-liter inline 4-cylinder | 147 hp @ 6,200 rpm; 132 lb.-ft. @ 4,500 rpm | Intelligent Variable Transmission (IVT) |
| Elantra N Line | 1.6-liter inline 4-cylinder | 201 hp @ 6,000 rpm; 195 lb.-ft. @ 1,500-4,500 rpm | 7-speed dual-clutch |
| Elantra Hybrid | Inline 4-cylinder hybrid | Engine 104 hp @ 5,700 rpm | 6-speed EcoShift dual-clutch |
| Elantra N | 2.0-liter turbocharged 4-cylinder | 276 hp @ 5,500-6,000 rpm; 289 lb.-ft. @ 2,100-4,700 rpm | 6-speed manual or N 8-speed wet dual-clutch |
From the Powertrain & Handling rows of the 2026 Elantra, Elantra Hybrid and Elantra N specifications on hyundaiusa.com, read November 3, 2026. Fueleconomy.gov lists the N Line's 1.6-liter engine as turbocharged (record 49815).
For the engine oil each Elantra takes, see our Elantra oil type and capacity guide.
Michigan City Hyundai service hours
| Days | Hours |
|---|---|
| Monday to Friday | 7:30 a.m.-5 p.m. |
| Saturday | 7:30 a.m.-3 p.m. |
From the service department hours in Michigan City Hyundai's website structured data, November 3, 2026. No Sunday service hours are listed. Holiday hours can differ.
Hyundai Elantra fuel tank questions
How many gallons does a Hyundai Elantra hold?
Hyundai lists a 12.4-gallon fuel tank for every 2026 Elantra trim: SE, SEL Sport, SEL Sport Plus, SEL Sport Premium, Limited and N Line. The 2026 Elantra N also has a 12.4-gallon tank, and the 2026 Elantra Hybrid has an 11.0-gallon tank.
How far can an Elantra go on a full tank?
Using Hyundai's 12.4-gallon tank and the EPA combined ratings, a 2026 Elantra with the 2.0-liter engine works out to about 422 to 434 miles, and the N Line to about 384 miles. Hyundai lists a total range on a full tank of 594 miles for the Elantra Hybrid Blue and 550 miles for the other Elantra Hybrid trims. Actual range will vary.
Does the Elantra Hybrid have a smaller gas tank?
Yes. Hyundai lists 11.0 gallons for every 2026 Elantra Hybrid trim, 1.4 gallons less than the 12.4-gallon tank in the gas Elantra and Elantra N. By these figures its higher fuel economy still gives it the longest range of the three.
What gas does the Elantra take?
Fueleconomy.gov lists regular gasoline for the 2026 Elantra and Elantra Hybrid and premium gasoline for the 2026 Elantra N.
Is the Elantra N Line tank the same size?
Yes. Hyundai lists 12.4 gallons for the 2026 Elantra N Line, the same as the other gas Elantra trims. The N Line uses a 1.6-liter engine with a 7-speed dual-clutch transmission and is EPA-rated at 31 combined mpg.
Questions about your Elantra?
Visit Michigan City Hyundai at 625 US 20 in Michigan City, IN. Our service team can help keep your Elantra maintained, and our sales team can walk you through the Elantra lineup.
Sources
Fuel tank capacities, EPA estimates, the Elantra Hybrid's full-tank range, engines and transmissions are from the 2026 Elantra, Elantra Hybrid and Elantra N specifications on hyundaiusa.com, read November 3, 2026. Fuel types are from the 2026 Elantra records on fueleconomy.gov, read the same day. Other full-tank ranges are our arithmetic (tank capacity times EPA combined mpg). Address and hours are from Michigan City Hyundai's own website. Image: Hyundai Motor America.
- 2026 Elantra specifications (SE, SEL Sport, SEL Sport Plus, SEL Sport Premium, Limited, N Line), all sections expanded: EPA estimates by transmission, fuel tank capacity, engine type, displacement, horsepower, torque, transmission, EPA footnote, Hyundai Motor America, read November 3, 2026
- 2026 Elantra Hybrid specifications (Blue, SEL Sport, SEL Sport Plus, Limited), all sections expanded: EPA estimates, total range on full tank, fuel tank capacity, engine type and horsepower, transmission, Hyundai Motor America, read November 3, 2026
- 2026 Elantra N specifications: EPA estimates by transmission, fuel tank capacity, engine, horsepower, torque, transmissions, Hyundai Motor America, read November 3, 2026
- 2026 Hyundai Elantra, Elantra Hybrid, Elantra Hybrid Blue and Elantra N: EPA ratings, transmission and fuel type (records 49813-49819; link opens record 49814), fueleconomy.gov (U.S. DOE/EPA), read November 3, 2026
- Address, map coordinates, logo and service department hours (structured data), Michigan City Hyundai, November 3, 2026
- Schedule service page, Michigan City Hyundai, November 3, 2026
- Hyundai service center at Michigan City Hyundai, Michigan City Hyundai, November 3, 2026
