Hyundai Tucson

Fuel economy, running costs and specs by model year

The Hyundai Tucson appears in this database in 5 model years, from 2016 to 2020, offered with gasoline and hydrogen power. Combined economy ranges from 22 to 50 MPG across those years, with annual fuel costs of $2,300 to $2,950 at 15,000 miles.

Fuel economy by year

How it compares

Against the average small sport utility vehicle 2wd in this dataset (about 26 MPG), the Tucson sits roughly 10 MPG above that mark on average, making it a relatively efficient choice for its class.

Five-year fuel cost

Fuelling a Tucson for five years at the EPA's 15,000-mile basis costs roughly $11,500 to $14,750, averaging about $13,125 across the versions here. That is the energy bill alone — it excludes insurance, maintenance and depreciation, which for most owners together exceed what goes into the tank.

The range within the range

Economy across the Tucson varies by about 28 MPG between its most and least frugal versions, which run on gasoline and hydrogen. Engine size, turbocharging, drivetrain and even wheel size explain most of that gap, so when you shop a used Tucson check which version you are looking at before comparing its running cost to another car.

How it changed over time

Between 2016 and 2020 the Tucson's average combined economy slipped from about 36 to 24 MPG. Redesigns, new engines and added hybrid or electric versions are usually what move the number, so the year you choose can matter as much as the model.

Best year for fuel economy

The 2017 Tucson has the strongest average combined economy in this database at about 29 MPG, while the 2020 is the lowest at about 24 MPG. If running cost is your priority, that is the year to target on the used market; later years may add equipment or safety features instead.

2020 Tucson at a glance

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