Model year guide

1998 Hyundai Elantra

Recalls, most-reported problems, crash-test ratings, fuel economy and what a 1998 Hyundai Elantra is worth — from official NHTSA and EPA data. 5 on record.

1998 Hyundai Elantra at a glance

Combined22–24 mpg

Free: that car's specs and build sheet, model-year recall campaigns and a fair price.

1998 Hyundai Elantra MPG & running costs

Combined22–24 mpg
City21 mpg
Highway28 mpg
Est. annual fuel cost$2,925
EPA size classCompact Cars
TransmissionAutomatic 4-spd or Manual 5-spd
Passenger volume93 cu ft
Cargo volume12 cu ft
5-yr fuel cost vs average new car$2,625 more

Source: U.S. EPA / DOE fueleconomy.gov. The EPA lists 2 versions of this model year; combined is shown as a range and the other figures are averages.

Estimated 5-year cost to own

A rough guide to what running a 1998 Hyundai Elantra costs over five years and 75,000 miles.

Fuel (5 yrs)$14,625
Fuel only$14,625
Per mile$0.20

How this is estimated: fuel is the U.S. EPA annual cost at 15,000 miles a year. There aren't enough comparable listings to estimate depreciation for this model, so it is left out. Not included: insurance, maintenance, repairs, taxes, registration and finance costs. Treat it as a comparison guide, not a quote.

1998 Hyundai Elantra vehicles on record

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1998 Hyundai Elantra — frequently asked questions

What gas mileage does the 1998 Hyundai Elantra get?

The 1998 Hyundai Elantra has U.S. EPA estimates of 22–24 mpg combined, depending on engine and trim (2 versions).

Sources: NHTSA (recalls, complaints, crash tests), U.S. EPA (fuel economy). Vehicle data only — CarLogs never shows owner information.