2018 Hyundai Elantra GT Gas Tank Size & Fuel Capacity

Hatchback 4 trims listed ← 2017 2019 →

Fuel tank capacity

14.0gal · 53 L

The 2018 Hyundai Elantra GT has a fuel tank capacity of 14.0 gallons (53 liters) on every trim.

A full tank is good for roughly 406–448 highway miles or 308–364 miles around town, going by the EPA ratings.

14.0 gal · Smaller than 83% of 2018 models we list.

Listed separately: 2018 Hyundai Elantra (14.0 gal).

Highway range
406–448 mi
City range
308–364 mi
Fuel
Regular unleaded
EPA combined
25–28 MPG
EPA size class
Large Cars

2018 Hyundai Elantra GT fuel tank capacity by trim

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Engine
no difference

All 4 trims

MPG and range are city / highway.

TrimEngineDrive Tank MPG city / hwy Range city / hwy
4dr Hatchback 2.0L 4cyl 6A · FWD MPG 24 / 32Range 336 / 448 mi 2.0L 4cyl 6A FWD 14.0 gal53 L 24 / 32 336 / 448 mi
4dr Hatchback 2.0L 4cyl 6M · FWD MPG 23 / 31Range 322 / 434 mi 2.0L 4cyl 6M FWD 14.0 gal53 L 23 / 31 322 / 434 mi
Sport 4dr Hatchback 1.6L 4cyl Turbo 6M · FWD MPG 22 / 29Range 308 / 406 mi 1.6L 4cyl Turbo 6M FWD 14.0 gal53 L 22 / 29 308 / 406 mi
Sport 4dr Hatchback 1.6L 4cyl Turbo 7AM · FWD MPG 26 / 32Range 364 / 448 mi 1.6L 4cyl Turbo 7AM FWD 14.0 gal53 L 26 / 32 364 / 448 mi

Tank figures are the manufacturer's rated capacity, sorted smallest tank first. Range is tank size times EPA city or highway MPG.

How far a 2018 Hyundai Elantra GT goes on a tank

Gallons left and the distance they cover at each mark on the fuel gauge, at EPA city and highway mileage. At the combined rating of 25 MPG, a full 14.0-gallon tank covers about 350 miles.

GaugeGallonsHighway milesCity miles
Full14.0406308
3/410.5305231
1/27.0203154
1/43.510277
1/81.85139

Over 15,000 miles a year (the EPA's yearly estimate) this configuration uses about 600 gallons, roughly 43 full tanks.

Fuel gauges aren't perfectly linear and the low-fuel light comes on with a few gallons still in the tank, so plan your stop before the last eighth.

EPA combined
25–28 MPG
Tailpipe CO2
317–363 g/mi
EPA greenhouse score
5–6 of 10
Source
EPA ratings

What it costs to fill up a 2018 Hyundai Elantra GT

$59.78 to fill the 14.0-gallon tank from empty with regular, at this week's US average of $4.27 a gallon.

TankFuelUS avg / galFrom emptyFrom 1/4 tank
14.0 galRegular$4.27$59.78$44.83

By region, 14.0-gallon tank

RegionRegular / galFill from empty
East Coast$4.02$56.28
Midwest$4.27$59.78
Gulf CoastLowest$3.70$51.80
Rocky Mountain$4.46$62.44
West Coast$5.42$75.88
CaliforniaHighest$5.89$82.46

Prices: U.S. Energy Information Administration retail averages for the week of October 26, 2026. This week's prices by state and city.

Your own price

  • 14.0-gallon tank$59.78
  • A year of driving (15,000 mi)$2,562

Starts at the US average for regular; type in what your station charges. For other tank sizes, use the fill-up calculator.

Elantra GT tank size in other years

The tank changed for 2018: 14.0 gal, up from 13.2 gal on the 2017 Elantra GT.

Model yearTankLongest highway range
2020 Elantra GT 14.0 gal 448 mi
2019 Elantra GT 14.0 gal 448 mi
2018 Elantra GT 14.0 gal 448 mi
2017 Elantra GT 13.2 gal 422 mi
2016 Elantra GT 13.2 gal 436 mi
2015 Elantra GT 13.2 gal 449 mi
2014 Elantra GT 13.2 gal 449 mi
2013 Elantra GT 12.8 gal 474 mi
Hyundai Elantra GT fuel tank by model year

2018 Hyundai Elantra GT vs similar 2018 hatchbacks

At 14.0 gallons, the Elantra GT's largest tank ranks second of the six 2018 hatchbacks compared here. The Volkswagen Beetle carries the most (14.5 gal) and the Kia Rio the least (11.9 gal).

2018 modelTankLongest highway range
Volkswagen Beetle 14.5 gal 493 mi
Hyundai Elantra GT 14.0 gal 448 mi
Toyota Corolla iM 14.0 gal 504 mi
MINI Clubman 13.2 gal 449 mi
Ford Focus ST 12.4 gal 372 mi
Kia Rio 11.9 gal 440 mi

Other 2018 hatchbacks of a similar size, one model per brand.

2018 Hyundai Elantra GT fuel system recalls

None of the 1 recall NHTSA lists for the 2018 Hyundai Elantra GT involve the fuel system.

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2018 Hyundai Elantra GT fuel pump and gauge parts

NHTSA lists no fuel-system recall for the 2018 Hyundai Elantra GT, so a failed pump or gauge is a normal repair. These are the part numbers the makers list for it.

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Frequently asked questions

What is the fuel tank capacity of the 2018 Hyundai Elantra GT?

The 2018 Hyundai Elantra GT holds 14.0 gallons (53 liters) on every trim we list.

How many gallons and liters does the 2018 Hyundai Elantra GT gas tank hold?

The 2018 Hyundai Elantra GT tank holds 53 liters, or 14.0 gallons in US gallons.

How far can a 2018 Hyundai Elantra GT go on a full tank?

About 406–448 miles on the highway and 308–364 miles in town, going from full to empty at its EPA ratings. Expect less in practice, since nobody runs the tank dry.

How many miles can a 2018 Hyundai Elantra GT go on a quarter tank?

About 102 highway miles or 77 in town from the 14.0-gallon tank, which has roughly 3.5 gallons left at the quarter mark. Gauges aren't exact, so treat that as a guide.

What gas does the 2018 Hyundai Elantra GT take?

Regular unleaded. The label inside the fuel door confirms it for your car.

How much does it cost to fill up a 2018 Hyundai Elantra GT?

At the US average of $4.27 a gallon for regular (EIA, week of October 26, 2026), filling the 14.0-gallon tank from empty costs $59.78. It ranges from $51.80 in the Gulf Coast to $82.46 in California.

How much does a full tank of gas weigh in a 2018 Hyundai Elantra GT?

About 87 pounds for the 14.0-gallon tank. Gasoline weighs roughly 6.2 pounds a gallon.

Does the 2018 Hyundai Elantra GT have a bigger gas tank than the Toyota Corolla iM?

No, they match: both top out at 14.0 gallons in 2018.

Has the 2018 Hyundai Elantra GT had a fuel pump or fuel system recall?

No. None of the 1 recall NHTSA lists for the 2018 Hyundai Elantra GT involve the fuel system.

Sources

  • Tank sizes: manufacturer-rated capacities from US-market specifications, checked against independent references. Updated October 2026.
  • MPG and range: EPA ratings (fueleconomy.gov). Range is tank size times EPA MPG.
  • Fuel prices: U.S. Energy Information Administration, week of October 26, 2026 (this week's prices).
  • Recalls: NHTSA recall database (Hyundai fuel system recalls).

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