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2010-2015 Hyundai Tucson MPG & Fuel Cost

6 model years · 21–26 MPG combined

25 MPG
Combined
23 MPG
City
28 MPG
Highway
Annual fuel cost · Tucson 2.0L 4-cyl FWD
$2,610

15,000 mi/yr · regular gasoline $4.36/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026)

Cheaper to fuel than 8 of 10 small SUV configurations, MY2015. Ranked against all rated configurations, not sales-weighted.

Previous generation: 2005-2009 Next generation: 2016-2021

2010-2015 Hyundai Tucson at a glance

The 2010-2015 Hyundai Tucson covers 6 model years in the EPA database (31 configurations in all), rated 21–26 MPG combined. The newest model year, 2015, costs about $2,610 a year to fuel for its most efficient version, the Tucson 2.0L 4-cyl FWD (25 MPG), at regular gasoline $4.36/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026). Powertrains over the years: gas and hydrogen. EPA changed the ratings in 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014 and 2015. The best combined rating in the generation, 26 MPG, was reached in 2010.

2010-2015 Hyundai Tucson by model year

2010-2015 Hyundai Tucson: EPA combined rating and yearly fuel cost for each model year
Model yearPowertrainsCombined$/yrEPA ratings
2015 Gas, Hydrogen 22–25 MPG, 50 MPGe $2,610–$2,990 Ratings changed
2014 Gas 22–25 MPG $2,610–$2,970 Ratings changed
2013 Gas 21–25 MPG $2,600–$3,110 Ratings changed
2012 Gas 21–25 MPG $2,600–$3,110 Ratings changed
2011 Gas 22–25 MPG $2,570–$2,960 Ratings changed
2010 Gas 24–26 MPG $2,510–$2,720 First year

What the 2015 Tucson 2.0L 4-cyl FWD costs to drive

Per month

$218

$2,610 a year ÷ 12

Per 25 miles

$4.35

Per 100 miles

$17.40

Five years

$13,050

5 × the yearly cost, prices held at today's level

vs the small SUV median

$380less a year

Class median $2,990 a year, MY2015

Based on 15,000 miles a year and regular gasoline $4.36/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026).

2015 Hyundai Tucson MPG

Versus 2014: The most efficient configuration stays at 25 MPG. Its annual cost stays at $2,610.

Gas · 2.0L, 2.4L
Combined
22–25 MPG
Per year
$2,610–$2,990
See gas configurations
Hydrogen · FWD
Combined
50 MPGe
Fuel cost
—

No fuel cost is shown for this fuel.

See hydrogen configurations

Gas configurations (4)

2015 Hyundai Tucson gas configurations: EPA ratings and annual cost
TrimEngineDriveCityHwyComb.$/yr
Tucson 2.0L 4-cyl FWD (Most efficient) 2.0L 4-cyl FWD 23 28 25 $2,610
Tucson 2.4L 4-cyl FWD 2.4L 4-cyl FWD 21 28 23 $2,800
Tucson 2.0L 4-cyl AWD 2.0L 4-cyl AWD 21 25 22 $2,910
Tucson 2.4L 4-cyl AWD 2.4L 4-cyl AWD 20 25 22 $2,990

Hydrogen configurations (1)

2015 Hyundai Tucson hydrogen configurations: EPA ratings and annual cost
TrimDriveCityHwyComb. MPGeRange
Fuel Cell (Most efficient) FWD 49 51 50 265 mi

No fuel cost is shown: EPA and EIA publish no comparable retail price series for hydrogen.

2014 Hyundai Tucson MPG

22–25 MPG · $2,610–$2,970/yr

Versus 2013: The most efficient configuration stays at 25 MPG. Its annual cost goes from $2,600 to $2,610, $10 more.

Gas · 2.0L, 2.4L
Combined
22–25 MPG
Per year
$2,610–$2,970

Gas configurations (4)

2014 Hyundai Tucson gas configurations: EPA ratings and annual cost
TrimEngineDriveCityHwyComb.$/yr
Tucson 2.0L 4-cyl FWD (Most efficient) 2.0L 4-cyl FWD 23 28 25 $2,610
Tucson 2.4L 4-cyl FWD 2.4L 4-cyl FWD 21 28 23 $2,790
Tucson 2.0L 4-cyl 4WD 2.0L 4-cyl 4WD 21 25 22 $2,910
Tucson 2.4L 4-cyl 4WD 2.4L 4-cyl 4WD 20 25 22 $2,970

2013 Hyundai Tucson MPG

21–25 MPG · $2,600–$3,110/yr

Versus 2012: The most efficient configuration stays at 25 MPG. Its annual cost stays at $2,600.

Gas · 2.0L, 2.4L
Combined
21–25 MPG
Per year
$2,600–$3,110

Gas configurations (6)

2013 Hyundai Tucson gas configurations: EPA ratings and annual cost
TrimEngineDriveCityHwyComb.$/yr
Tucson 2.4L 4-cyl FWD Automatic 6-spd (Most efficient) 2.4L 4-cyl FWD 21 30 25 $2,600
Tucson 2.0L 4-cyl FWD Automatic 6-spd 2.0L 4-cyl FWD 22 29 25 $2,610
Tucson 2.4L 4-cyl 4WD Automatic 6-spd 2.4L 4-cyl 4WD 20 27 23 $2,800
Tucson 2.4L 4-cyl FWD Manual 6-spd 2.4L 4-cyl FWD 20 27 23 $2,840
Tucson 2.0L 4-cyl FWD Manual 5-spd 2.0L 4-cyl FWD 20 26 22 $2,970
Tucson 2.4L 4-cyl 4WD Manual 6-spd 2.4L 4-cyl 4WD 19 25 21 $3,110

2012 Hyundai Tucson MPG

21–25 MPG · $2,600–$3,110/yr

Versus 2011: The most efficient configuration stays at 25 MPG. Its annual cost goes from $2,570 to $2,600, $30 more.

Gas · 2.0L, 2.4L
Combined
21–25 MPG
Per year
$2,600–$3,110

Gas configurations (6)

2012 Hyundai Tucson gas configurations: EPA ratings and annual cost
TrimEngineDriveCityHwyComb.$/yr
Tucson 2.4L 4-cyl FWD Automatic 6-spd (Most efficient) 2.4L 4-cyl FWD 21 30 25 $2,600
Tucson 2.0L 4-cyl FWD Automatic 6-spd 2.0L 4-cyl FWD 22 29 25 $2,610
Tucson 2.4L 4-cyl 4WD Automatic 6-spd 2.4L 4-cyl 4WD 20 27 23 $2,800
Tucson 2.4L 4-cyl FWD Manual 6-spd 2.4L 4-cyl FWD 20 27 23 $2,840
Tucson 2.0L 4-cyl FWD Manual 5-spd 2.0L 4-cyl FWD 20 26 22 $2,970
Tucson 2.4L 4-cyl 4WD Manual 6-spd 2.4L 4-cyl 4WD 19 25 21 $3,110

2011 Hyundai Tucson MPG

22–25 MPG · $2,570–$2,960/yr

Versus 2010: The most efficient configuration moves from 26 to 25 MPG, down 1. Its annual cost goes from $2,510 to $2,570, $60 more.

Gas · 2.0L, 2.4L
Combined
22–25 MPG
Per year
$2,570–$2,960

Gas configurations (6)

2011 Hyundai Tucson gas configurations: EPA ratings and annual cost
TrimEngineDriveCityHwyComb.$/yr
Tucson 2.0L 4-cyl FWD Automatic 6-spd (Most efficient) 2.0L 4-cyl FWD 23 30 25 $2,570
Tucson 2.4L 4-cyl FWD Automatic 6-spd 2.4L 4-cyl FWD 22 30 25 $2,650
Tucson 2.4L 4-cyl 4WD Automatic 6-spd 2.4L 4-cyl 4WD 21 28 24 $2,780
Tucson 2.4L 4-cyl FWD Manual 6-spd 2.4L 4-cyl FWD 21 28 23 $2,780
Tucson 2.0L 4-cyl FWD Manual 5-spd 2.0L 4-cyl FWD 20 27 23 $2,870
Tucson 2.4L 4-cyl 4WD Manual 6-spd 2.4L 4-cyl 4WD 20 26 22 $2,960

2010 Hyundai Tucson MPG

24–26 MPG · $2,510–$2,720/yr
Gas · 2.4L
Combined
24–26 MPG
Per year
$2,510–$2,720

Gas configurations (4)

2010 Hyundai Tucson gas configurations: EPA ratings and annual cost
TrimEngineDriveCityHwyComb.$/yr
Tucson 2.4L 4-cyl FWD Automatic 6-spd (Most efficient) 2.4L 4-cyl FWD 23 31 26 $2,510
Tucson 2.4L 4-cyl FWD Manual 6-spd 2.4L 4-cyl FWD 22 30 25 $2,610
Tucson 2.4L 4-cyl 4WD Automatic 6-spd 2.4L 4-cyl 4WD 21 28 24 $2,720
Tucson 2.4L 4-cyl 4WD Manual 6-spd 2.4L 4-cyl 4WD 21 28 24 $2,720

Fuel cost by state

Yearly cost of the Tucson 2.0L 4-cyl FWD: $3,550 in California and $2,280 in Texas, a $1,270 difference.

Gasoline prices: California: California state average; Washington: Washington state average; New York: New York state average; Florida: Florida state average; Texas: Texas state average (Sep 2026).
Fuel cost in every state

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EPA ratings: fueleconomy.gov file of Sep 29, 2026 · Prices: EIA regular gasoline, U.S. average, Sep 2026 ($4.36/gal) · 15,000 mi/yr, 55% city / 45% highway · How we calculate

Generations

All Hyundai Tucson years All Hyundai models

Frequently asked questions

What gas mileage does the 2010-2015 Hyundai Tucson get?

EPA rates the 2010-2015 Hyundai Tucson at 21–26 MPG combined across 31 configurations and 6 model years. The most efficient version, the 2010 Tucson 2.4L 4-cyl FWD, is rated 26 MPG (23 city, 31 highway). By powertrain: Gas: 21–26 MPG; Hydrogen: 50 MPGe.

Which years had the best MPG in the 2010-2015 Hyundai Tucson?

The Tucson 2.4L 4-cyl FWD reached the generation's best combined rating, 26 MPG, in 2010. The lowest top rating, 25 MPG, was in 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014 and 2015.

Did EPA ratings change during the 2010-2015 Hyundai Tucson?

Yes. Ratings changed in 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014 and 2015.

How does the 2010-2015 Hyundai Tucson compare with the previous generation?

The previous generation (2005-2009 Hyundai Tucson) is rated 19–22 MPG combined and costs $2,970–$3,440 a year to fuel; the 2010-2015 model is rated 21–26 MPG and costs $2,510–$3,110 a year.

How much does it cost to fuel a 2015 Hyundai Tucson per year?

Driving 15,000 miles a year at regular gasoline $4.36/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026), the Tucson 2.0L 4-cyl FWD costs about $2,610 a year. Across all 5 configurations the cost runs $2,610–$2,990 a year. That is a $380 difference between the cheapest and the costliest configuration.

How much does it cost to drive a 2015 Hyundai Tucson 100 miles?

About $17.40 per 100 miles for the Tucson 2.0L 4-cyl FWD at regular gasoline $4.36/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026), and between $17.40 and $19.93 across all configurations. That is the annual cost over 15,000 miles divided by 150.

How does the 2015 Hyundai Tucson compare with other small SUV configurations?

The Tucson 2.0L 4-cyl FWD costs about $2,610 a year to fuel, $380 less than the class median of $2,990, and less than 8 of 10 small SUV configurations. The comparison covers all 188 rated small SUV configurations for MY2015, not weighted by sales.

Is the 2015 Hyundai Tucson different from the 2014 model?

The most efficient configuration stays at 25 MPG. Its annual cost stays at $2,610. EPA lists 5 configurations for 2015 against 4 configurations for 2014. See the 2014 Hyundai Tucson for that year.

Why is there no fuel cost for the 2015 Hyundai Tucson hydrogen configurations?

EPA and EIA publish no comparable retail price series for hydrogen fuel, so we list the fuel economy but do not estimate a cost.