I’m between jobs right now, so I’m trying to pinch my pennies as much as I can. To exacerbate the problem, gas has risen to over $6 a gallon where I live. How far can I go on empty in a Hyundai Elantra?
Reviewed by Shannon Martin, Licensed Insurance Agent.
On average, the Hyundai Elantra can go about 30 miles on empty. This is on the lower end of the spectrum compared to other cars in its class—which usually offer about 40 miles on empty—but it should still be enough to get you to a filling station.
That said, several things may alter how far your Elantra can actually go on empty. Driving on the interstate will give you more miles than if you’re in the city, as will a smaller or more efficient engine compared with a larger engine.
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