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Hyundai Tucson MPG & Fuel Cost by Year
22 model years · 2005–2026
15,000 mi/yr · regular gasoline $4.36/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026)
Hyundai Tucson fuel economy at a glance
EPA has rated the Hyundai Tucson for 22 model years, 2005 to 2026. Across those years its combined rating runs 19–38 MPG. The latest model year, 2026, has 5 configurations rated 26–38 MPG combined and costing $1,470–$2,470 a year to fuel at regular gasoline $4.36/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026). The most efficient configuration on record since 2005 is the 2026 Hybrid Blue 1.6L 4-cyl turbo AWD, at 38 MPG.
Hyundai Tucson MPG by year
| Year | Gas (MPG) | Hybrid (MPG) | Plug-in hybrid, gas only (MPG) | Hydrogen (MPGe) | $/yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2022-2026 (NX4) Generation page | |||||
| 2026 | 26–28 | 36–38 | 35 | — | $1,470–$2,470 |
| 2025 | 26–28 | 35–38 | 35 | — | $1,470–$2,490 |
| 2024 | 25–28 | 37–38 | 35 | — | $1,430–$2,570 |
| 2023 | 25–28 | 37–38 | 35 | — | $1,430–$2,580 |
| 2022 | 26–29 | 37–38 | 35 | — | $1,430–$2,550 |
| 2016-2021 (TL) Generation page | |||||
| 2021 | 23–25 | — | — | — | $2,630–$2,810 |
| 2020 | 23–25 | — | — | — | $2,600–$2,810 |
| 2019 | 23–26 | — | — | — | $2,520–$2,820 |
| 2018 | 22–27 | — | — | — | $2,430–$2,910 |
| 2017 | 23–28 | — | — | 50 | $2,300–$2,820 |
| 2016 | 23–28 | — | — | 50 | $2,300–$2,820 |
| 2010-2015 (LM) Generation page | |||||
| 2015 | 22–25 | — | — | 50 | $2,610–$2,990 |
| 2014 | 22–25 | — | — | — | $2,610–$2,970 |
| 2013 | 21–25 | — | — | — | $2,600–$3,110 |
| 2012 | 21–25 | — | — | — | $2,600–$3,110 |
| 2011 | 22–25 | — | — | — | $2,570–$2,960 |
| 2010 | 24–26 | — | — | — | $2,510–$2,720 |
| 2005-2009 (JM) Generation page | |||||
| 2009 | 20–22 | — | — | — | $2,970–$3,270 |
| 2008 | 19–22 | — | — | — | $2,970–$3,440 |
| 2007 | 19–22 | — | — | — | $2,970–$3,440 |
| 2006 | 19–22 | — | — | — | $2,970–$3,440 |
| 2005 | 19–22 | — | — | — | $2,970–$3,440 |
Costs use the current EIA price set and 15,000 miles a year for every year, so years are comparable. Green marks the best year for each powertrain.
Hyundai Tucson generations
4 generations between 2005 and 2026. Open one for the table of every model year and configuration.
2026 powertrain options
On electricity 77 MPGe, with 32 miles of electric range.
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Frequently asked questions
What is the Hyundai Tucson's gas mileage by year?
EPA combined ratings for the Hyundai Tucson run 19–38 MPG across model years 2005 to 2026. The latest year, 2026, is rated 26–38 MPG.
Which Hyundai Tucson model year has the best gas mileage?
The 2026 Hyundai Tucson Hybrid Blue 1.6L 4-cyl turbo AWD has the highest combined rating since 2005, at 38 MPG.
How much does a Hyundai Tucson cost to fuel per year?
For MY2026, EPA-rated configurations cost $1,470–$2,470 a year to fuel, driving 15,000 miles at regular gasoline $4.36/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026). The most efficient one costs $1,720.
Has the Hyundai Tucson's fuel economy improved over time?
Yes. The most efficient configuration moved from 22 MPG in 2005 to 38 MPG in 2026, 16 MPG more.
Is there a hybrid, plug-in or electric Hyundai Tucson?
Yes. Hybrid versions are rated from 2022 to 2026 (35–38 MPG); Plug-in hybrid versions are rated from 2022 to 2026 (35 MPG).
Which Hyundai Tucson model years have the same ratings?
EPA lists identical ratings as the previous year for 2006, 2007, 2008. The generation pages mark those years "same EPA ratings" and point to the year that holds the full table.