Model year guide

1996 Hyundai Sonata

Recalls, most-reported problems, crash-test ratings, fuel economy and what a 1996 Hyundai Sonata is worth — from official NHTSA and EPA data. 54 on record.

1996 Hyundai Sonata at a glance

Combined19–22 mpg

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

1996 Hyundai Sonata MPG & running costs

Combined19–22 mpg
City18 mpg
Highway25 mpg
Est. annual fuel cost$3,267
EPA size classMidsize Cars
TransmissionAutomatic 4-spd or Manual 5-spd
Passenger volume101 cu ft
Cargo volume13 cu ft
5-yr fuel cost vs average new car$4,333 more

Source: U.S. EPA / DOE fueleconomy.gov. The EPA lists 3 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 1996 Hyundai Sonata costs over five years and 75,000 miles.

Fuel (5 yrs)$16,335
Fuel only$16,335
Per mile$0.22

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.

1996 Hyundai Sonata vehicles on record

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1996 Hyundai Sonata — frequently asked questions

What gas mileage does the 1996 Hyundai Sonata get?

The 1996 Hyundai Sonata has U.S. EPA estimates of 19–22 mpg combined, depending on engine and trim (3 versions).

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