2020 Hyundai Tucson MPG and Fuel Cost

The 2020 Hyundai Tucson is rated 23 to 25 mpg combined across 4 EPA-tested gas versions; the best is the 2.0L 4-cyl · FWD · 6-speed automatic.

EPA fuel economy

2020 Hyundai Tucson · 4 EPA-tested versions

Best EPA rating

25MPG combined

23 city 28 highway

$2,500 a year to fuel

Fuel economy score5/10

2.0L 4-cyl · FWD · 6-speed automatic

Best version costs $1,500 more in fuel over 5 years vs the average new vehicle (EPA)

Fuel cost: 15,000 miles a year at EPA's $4.00 a gallon (regular gas).

Data: US EPA, fueleconomy.govUpdated Nov 12, 2026

At EPA's price assumptions, fuel costs $2,500 to $2,700 a year. Compared with 2019, the best gas version is down 1 mpg.

Fewer complaints than a typical Tucson year

The 2020 drew 73 owner complaints in its first three years, against 146 for a typical Tucson year. It is not picked as a best year: its first three years fell in the pandemic, when people drove less.

Years to avoid: 2016 and 2022. Based on owner complaints, not adjusted for sales.

Every Tucson year ranked The 2020 Tucson's recalls and problems

Every 2020 Tucson version

EPA's ratings for each version it tested. Fuel cost is EPA's estimate for 15,000 miles a year at its current prices.

Version	Combined	City / Hwy	Fuel / year
2.0L 4-cyl · FWD · 6-speed automatic Best EPA listing: Tucson FWD	25 mpg	23 / 28	$2,500
2.4L 4-cyl · FWD · 6-speed automatic EPA listing: Tucson FWD	25 mpg	22 / 28	$2,500
2.0L 4-cyl · AWD · 6-speed automatic EPA listing: Tucson AWD	23 mpg	22 / 25	$2,700
2.4L 4-cyl · AWD · 6-speed automatic EPA listing: Tucson AWD	23 mpg	21 / 26	$2,700

Fuel cost at your prices

EPA's annual cost uses 15,000 miles a year, 55% city driving and its current prices: $4.00 a gallon for regular gas. Change the numbers to match your driving.

Version	Per year	Per month	5 years
2.0L 4-cyl · FWD · 6-speed automatic	$2,400	$200	$12,000
2.4L 4-cyl · FWD · 6-speed automatic	$2,400	$200	$12,000
2.0L 4-cyl · AWD · 6-speed automatic	$2,609	$217	$13,043
2.4L 4-cyl · AWD · 6-speed automatic	$2,609	$217	$13,043

At the default settings the results match EPA's annual cost before EPA rounds it to the nearest $50.

Hyundai Tucson MPG by model year

The best-rated version in each model year; the highlighted year is this page. Gas: 25 to 29 mpg (every year from 2010 to 2026); highest in 2022. Hybrid: 38 mpg (2022 to 2026).

Best gas version
Best hybrid version

2020: gas 25 mpg · hybrid not offered

Show as a table

Hyundai Tucson best combined mpg by model year
Model year	Best gas version	Best hybrid version
2010	26	–
2011	25	–
2012	25	–
2013	25	–
2014	25	–
2015	25	–
2016	28	–
2017	28	–
2018	27	–
2019	26	–
2020	25	–
2021	25	–
2022	29	38
2023	28	38
2024	28	38
2025	28	38
2026	28	38

Every Tucson year's ratings in one table

How the 2020 Tucson compares

2020 compact SUVs covered on this site, ranked by their best combined rating. Fuel cost is for each model's cheapest version to run, at EPA's prices.

2020 model	Best combined	Best gas	Fuel / year
Ford Escape Best: hybrid	41 mpg	30 mpg	$1,500
Toyota RAV4 Best: hybrid	40 mpg	30 mpg	$1,550
Honda CR-V Best: hybrid	38 mpg	30 mpg	$1,650
Nissan Rogue Best: gas	29 mpg	29 mpg	$2,150
Subaru Outback Best: gas	29 mpg	29 mpg	$2,150
Subaru Forester Best: gas	29 mpg	29 mpg	$2,150
Chevrolet Equinox Best: gas	28 mpg	28 mpg	$2,200
Mazda CX-5 Best: gas	28 mpg	28 mpg	$2,200
GMC Terrain Best: gas	27 mpg	27 mpg	$2,300
Kia Sportage Best: gas	26 mpg	26 mpg	$2,400
Jeep Compass Best: gas	26 mpg	26 mpg	$2,400
Jeep Cherokee Best: gas	26 mpg	26 mpg	$2,400
Hyundai Tucson This page Best: gas	25 mpg	25 mpg	$2,500
Volkswagen Tiguan Best: gas	25 mpg	25 mpg	$2,500

2020 Tucson recalls and complaints

NHTSA lists 1 safety recall and 179 owner complaints for the 2020 Tucson.

Owners most often describe excessive oil consumption (24 complaints, 13%), then the check engine light (23). NHTSA's overall crash rating: 5 stars.

See the 2020 Tucson recalls and problems

Questions

Does AWD lower the 2020 Hyundai Tucson's gas mileage?

Yes. On versions that differ only in drive, AWD lowers the combined rating by 2 mpg: the 2.0L 4-cyl gets 25 mpg combined with front-wheel drive and 23 with AWD.

Does the 2020 Hyundai Tucson need premium gas?

No. EPA lists every 2020 Hyundai Tucson version on regular gasoline.

How does the 2020 Tucson's MPG compare with the 2019?

For 2020, the best gas version is rated 25 mpg, down 1 from 26.

Sources and method

US EPA and Department of Energy fuel economy data (fueleconomy.gov), file dated Nov 4, 2026.
EPA fuel price assumptions: regular $4.00, midgrade $4.61, premium $5.01, diesel $6.13 a gallon; electricity $0.15 per kWh.
Recall and complaint counts: NHTSA recall file dated Nov 12, 2026 and complaint file dated Nov 11, 2026.

Ratings are EPA estimates. Real-world mileage depends on how, where and in what weather you drive. How we build these pages. Spotted an error? Tell us.