2006 Hyundai Sonata MPG and Fuel Economy

On this page, you will find a complete guide to the miles per gallon and fuel efficiency data for the 2006 Hyundai Sonata.

The 2006 Hyundai Sonata has 3 model options: Automatic 4-spd 4-cyl, 2.4 L, Manual 5-spd 4-cyl, 2.4 L and Automatic 5-spd 6-cyl, 3.3 L.

The 2006 Hyundai Sonata Automatic 4-spd 4-cyl, 2.4 L runs on regular gasoline and is in the Large Cars car class.

The 2006 Hyundai Sonata Manual 5-spd 4-cyl, 2.4 L runs on regular gasoline and is in the Large Cars car class.

The 2006 Hyundai Sonata Automatic 5-spd 6-cyl, 3.3 L runs on regular gasoline and is in the Large Cars car class.

🛣 How Many Miles per Gallon (MPG) Does a 2006 Hyundai Sonata Get?

Across all models, the combined average MPG for the 2006 Hyundai Sonata is 23 miles per gallon.

The table below breaks down the MPG for each model option:

Model Option Combined MPG City MPG Highway MPG
Automatic 4-spd 4-cyl, 2.4 L 24 21 30
Manual 5-spd 4-cyl, 2.4 L 25 21 31
Automatic 5-spd 6-cyl, 3.3 L 21 18 27

💵 What is the Average Yearly Fuel Cost for a 2006 Hyundai Sonata?

The average fuel costs for all models of the 2006 Hyundai Sonata is $2,700.

The average fuel costs have been estimated by government regulators based on 15,000 miles driven per year, using regular gasoline, and a split of 55% city driving and 45% highway driving.

Comparing a 2006 Hyundai Sonata to an average vehicle over 5 years, you will spend $2,000 more on fuel.

The table below shows the fuel costs and 5-year save/spend for each model option:

Model Option Fuel Cost 5-Year Save/Spend
Automatic 4-spd 4-cyl, 2.4 L $2,600 spend $1,500 more
Manual 5-spd 4-cyl, 2.4 L $2,500 spend $1,000 more
Automatic 5-spd 6-cyl, 3.3 L $3,000 spend $3,500 more

🛢 How Many Barrels of Petroleum Does a 2006 Hyundai Sonata Consume?

Across all models, the average number barrels of petroleum that the 2006 Hyundai Sonata will consume in one year is 13 barrels.

The majority of the world's petroleum is sourced from countries like Saudi Arabia, Russia, Iraq, and the United States.

Model Option Barrels
Automatic 4-spd 4-cyl, 2.4 L 12
Manual 5-spd 4-cyl, 2.4 L 12
Automatic 5-spd 6-cyl, 3.3 L 14

Overview

The tables below cover all of the miles per gallon, engine specifications, and emission details we have for the 3 2006 Hyundai Sonata model options.

Automatic 4-spd 4-cyl, 2.4 L

The table below contains all of the details we have for the 2006 Hyundai Sonata Automatic 4-spd 4-cyl, 2.4 L:

City MPG 21
Highway MPG 30
Combined MPG 24
Save/Spend vs Average Car Spend $1,500
Fuel Cost $2,600
Fuel Type 1 Regular
Barrels of Petroleum 12
Drive Front-Wheel Drive
Cylinders 4
Transmission Automatic 4-spd
Vehicle Class Large Cars
Start/Stop? No
Supercharged? No
Turbocharged? No

Manual 5-spd 4-cyl, 2.4 L

The table below contains all of the details we have for the 2006 Hyundai Sonata Manual 5-spd 4-cyl, 2.4 L:

City MPG 21
Highway MPG 31
Combined MPG 25
Save/Spend vs Average Car Spend $1,000
Fuel Cost $2,500
Fuel Type 1 Regular
Barrels of Petroleum 12
Drive Front-Wheel Drive
Cylinders 4
Transmission Manual 5-spd
Vehicle Class Large Cars
Start/Stop? No
Supercharged? No
Turbocharged? No

Automatic 5-spd 6-cyl, 3.3 L

The table below contains all of the details we have for the 2006 Hyundai Sonata Automatic 5-spd 6-cyl, 3.3 L:

City MPG 18
Highway MPG 27
Combined MPG 21
Save/Spend vs Average Car Spend $3,500
Fuel Cost $3,000
Fuel Type 1 Regular
Barrels of Petroleum 14
Drive Front-Wheel Drive
Cylinders 6
Transmission Automatic 5-spd
Vehicle Class Large Cars
Start/Stop? No
Supercharged? No
Turbocharged? No

Disclaimer

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