2016 Hyundai Tucson
Fuel economy, running costs, emissions and safety · from U.S. EPA and NHTSA data
The 2016 Hyundai Tucson is sold in the U.S. with gasoline and hydrogen power. The EPA lists 7 configurations for this model year, with combined economy from 23 to 50 MPGe and an estimated annual fuel cost of $2,300 to $2,800 at 15,000 miles.
Key numbers
| Model year | 2016 |
|---|---|
| Vehicle class | Small Sport Utility Vehicle 2WD |
| Fuel type(s) | Gasoline, Hydrogen |
| Combined economy | 23-50 MPGe |
| Best / worst combined | 50 / 23 MPGe |
| Annual fuel cost | $2,300-$2,800 |
| Tailpipe CO₂ | 317-389 g/mi |
| EPA smog rating | 6-10 / 10 |
| NHTSA overall | 5 / 5 stars |
What it costs to fuel
Across its configurations, the 2016 Tucson costs about $2,300 to $2,800 a year to fuel at the EPA's 15,000-mile basis, averaging roughly $2,500. Over five years that is about $12,500 in fuel alone before maintenance, insurance and depreciation — which is why the running cost, not just the price, decides what a car really costs.
Relative to an average new vehicle, the most efficient Tucson configuration saves about $11,500 in fuel over five years; less efficient versions spend more.
For context, the average combined economy of small sport utility vehicle 2wd in this dataset is about 26 MPGe. The Tucson sits roughly 11 MPGe above that mark at its midpoint, making it more efficient than average for its EPA class.
Configurations and fuel economy
| Version | Engine | Drive | Trans | Fuel | Combined | Annual fuel |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tucson Fuel Cell | — | Front-Wheel | Automatic | Hydrogen | 50 MPGe | — |
| Tucson Eco FWD | 1.6L 4-cyl turbo | Front-Wheel | Automatic | Gasoline | 28 MPGe | $2,300 |
| Tucson FWD | 1.6L 4-cyl turbo | Front-Wheel | Automatic | Gasoline | 27 MPGe | $2,400 |
| Tucson Eco AWD | 1.6L 4-cyl turbo | All-Wheel | Automatic | Gasoline | 27 MPGe | $2,400 |
| Tucson FWD | 2.0L 4-cyl | Front-Wheel | Automatic | Gasoline | 26 MPGe | $2,500 |
| Tucson AWD | 1.6L 4-cyl turbo | All-Wheel | Automatic | Gasoline | 25 MPGe | $2,600 |
| Tucson AWD | 2.0L 4-cyl | All-Wheel | Automatic | Gasoline | 23 MPGe | $2,800 |
Emissions, safety and size
The 2016 Tucson records tailpipe CO₂ of 317-389 g/mi, an EPA smog rating of 6-10 out of 10, a 5-star NHTSA overall crash rating, and an EPA electric range of 265 to 265 miles when running on battery. The EPA classifies it as small sport utility vehicle 2wd.
Compare this car
Open the comparison tool to line this 2016 Tucson up against any other vehicle in the database, or jump to other years and trims from the 2016 Hyundai Tucson overview.
← All Hyundai Tucson years ← All Hyundai models
Data: U.S. EPA FuelEconomy.gov (public domain) and NHTSA SafetyRatings. Figures are EPA estimates; real-world results vary.