Hyundai Tucson MPG by Year
EPA rates the best gas Tucson of each model year at 25 to 29 mpg combined, the best hybrid at 38 mpg (2022 to 2026), and the best plug-in hybrid at 35 mpg on gas alone (2022 to 2026).
Every year from 2010 to 2026 is below, with city and highway ratings and EPA's yearly cost to run each version.
Every Tucson model year
Newest first. Each cell is the best-rated version of that kind that year, with its city and highway ratings and EPA's yearly cost to run it. Plug-in hybrids show mpg on gas alone, MPGe on electricity, electric range and cost with charging. Open a year for every version.
| Model year | Best gas | Best hybrid | Best plug-in hybrid |
|---|---|---|---|
| 28 mpg 25 city / 33 hwy $2,400 a year | 38 mpg 38 city / 38 hwy $1,750 a year | 35 mpg on gas 77 MPGe on electricity 32 mi electric range $1,350 a year with charging | |
| 28 mpg 25 city / 33 hwy $2,400 a year | 38 mpg 38 city / 38 hwy $1,750 a year | 35 mpg on gas 77 MPGe on electricity 32 mi electric range $1,350 a year with charging | |
| 28 mpg 25 city / 32 hwy $2,400 a year | 38 mpg 38 city / 38 hwy $1,750 a year | 35 mpg on gas 80 MPGe on electricity 33 mi electric range $1,300 a year with charging | |
| 28 mpg 25 city / 32 hwy $2,400 a year | 38 mpg 38 city / 38 hwy $1,750 a year | 35 mpg on gas 80 MPGe on electricity 33 mi electric range $1,300 a year with charging | |
| 29 mpg 26 city / 33 hwy $2,300 a year | 38 mpg 38 city / 38 hwy $1,750 a year | 35 mpg on gas 80 MPGe on electricity 33 mi electric range $1,300 a year with charging | |
| 25 mpg 23 city / 28 hwy $2,700 a year | – | – | |
| 25 mpg 23 city / 28 hwy $2,700 a year | – | – | |
| 26 mpg 23 city / 30 hwy $2,600 a year | – | – | |
| 27 mpg 25 city / 30 hwy $2,500 a year | – | – | |
| 28 mpg 26 city / 32 hwy $2,400 a year | – | – | |
| 28 mpg 26 city / 32 hwy $2,400 a year | – | – | |
| 25 mpg 23 city / 28 hwy $2,700 a year | – | – | |
| 25 mpg 23 city / 28 hwy $2,700 a year | – | – | |
| 25 mpg 22 city / 29 hwy $2,700 a year | – | – | |
| 25 mpg 22 city / 29 hwy $2,700 a year | – | – | |
| 25 mpg 23 city / 30 hwy $2,700 a year | – | – | |
| 26 mpg 23 city / 31 hwy $2,600 a year | – | – |
Not in the table: the hydrogen fuel-cell Tucson of 2015 to 2017, rated 50 MPGe. EPA publishes no hydrogen price, so there is no yearly cost to compare. Those years' pages list it.
When the best ratings changed
Each year against the model year before it. Years not listed kept the same best ratings.
- 2011 Gas down 1 mpg to 25
- 2016 Gas up 3 mpg to 28
- 2018 Gas down 1 mpg to 27
- 2019 Gas down 1 mpg to 26
- 2020 Gas down 1 mpg to 25
- 2022 Gas up 4 mpg to 29; hybrid version added, at 38 mpg; plug-in hybrid version added, at 35 mpg on gas
- 2023 Gas down 1 mpg to 28
Hyundai Tucson best combined rating by model year
The best-rated gas and hybrid version of each model year, from EPA.
- Best gas version
- Best hybrid version
2026: gas 28 mpg · hybrid 38 mpgTap or drag across the chart for other years.
Show as a table
| 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 |
Tucson years to avoid and problems by year
How the Tucson's fuel economy since 2010 compares with 54 other models
Questions
Which Hyundai Tucson year has the best MPG?
By EPA's ratings, the best gas Tucson gets 29 mpg combined (2022); the best hybrid version gets 38 mpg (2022 to 2026); the best plug-in hybrid gets 35 mpg on gas alone (2022 to 2026) and up to 80 MPGe on electricity (2022 to 2024).
How much better is the Tucson hybrid's MPG?
In 2026, EPA rates the best Tucson hybrid at 38 mpg combined, against 28 mpg for the best gas version: 10 mpg more.
How much does a year of fuel cost for a Hyundai Tucson?
At EPA's current prices and 15,000 miles a year, the best gas version costs $2,300 (2022) to $2,700 (2011 to 2015, 2020, and 2021); the best hybrid version costs $1,750 (2022 to 2026); the best plug-in hybrid costs $1,300 (2022 to 2024) to $1,350 (2025 and 2026) with charging. Each year's page has the cost of every version.
Sources and method
- US EPA and Department of Energy fuel economy data (fueleconomy.gov), file dated Sep 29, 2026.
- EPA fuel price assumptions: regular $4.47, midgrade $5.07, premium $5.48, diesel $6.38 a gallon; electricity $0.15 per kWh. The yearly cost is EPA's estimate for 15,000 miles, 55% of them in the city; a plug-in hybrid's assumes EPA's typical mix of charging and gas.
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.