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Hyundai Tucson TL Wien 26 July 2020 JM
Shown: Hyundai Tucson TL Wien 26 July 2020 JM. Photo: Johannes Maximilian, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons
  • Newest year: 2021
  • Gas
  • Small SUVs

2016-2021 Hyundai Tucson MPG & Fuel Cost

6 model years · 22–28 MPG combined

25 MPG
Combined
23 MPG
City
28 MPG
Highway
Annual fuel cost · Tucson 2.0L 4-cyl FWD
$2,630

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

Cheaper to fuel than 6 of 10 small SUV configurations, MY2021. Ranked against all rated configurations, not sales-weighted.

Previous generation: 2010-2015 Next generation: 2022-2026

2016-2021 Hyundai Tucson at a glance

The 2016-2021 Hyundai Tucson covers 6 model years in the EPA database (32 configurations in all), rated 22–28 MPG combined. The newest model year, 2021, costs about $2,630 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 2017, 2018, 2019, 2020 and 2021. The best combined rating in the generation, 28 MPG, was reached in 2016 and 2017.

2016-2021 Hyundai Tucson by model year

2016-2021 Hyundai Tucson: EPA combined rating and yearly fuel cost for each model year
Model yearPowertrainsCombined$/yrEPA ratings
2021 Gas 23–25 MPG $2,630–$2,810 Ratings changed
2020 Gas 23–25 MPG $2,600–$2,810 Ratings changed
2019 Gas 23–26 MPG $2,520–$2,820 Ratings changed
2018 Gas 22–27 MPG $2,430–$2,910 Ratings changed
2017 Gas, Hydrogen 23–28 MPG, 50 MPGe $2,300–$2,820 Ratings changed
2016 Gas, Hydrogen 23–28 MPG, 50 MPGe $2,300–$2,820 First year

What the 2021 Tucson 2.0L 4-cyl FWD costs to drive

Per month

$219

$2,630 a year ÷ 12

Per 25 miles

$4.38

Per 100 miles

$17.53

Five years

$13,150

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

vs the small SUV median

$120less a year

Class median $2,750 a year, MY2021

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

2021 Hyundai Tucson MPG

Versus 2020: The most efficient configuration stays at 25 MPG. Its annual cost goes from $2,600 to $2,630, $30 more.

Gas · 2.0L, 2.4L
Combined
23–25 MPG
Per year
$2,630–$2,810

Gas configurations (4)

2021 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 $2,630
Tucson 2.4L 4-cyl FWD 2.4L 4-cyl FWD 22 28 25 $2,650
Tucson 2.0L 4-cyl AWD 2.0L 4-cyl AWD 22 25 23 $2,800
Tucson 2.4L 4-cyl AWD 2.4L 4-cyl AWD 21 26 23 $2,810

2020 Hyundai Tucson MPG

23–25 MPG · $2,600–$2,810/yr

Versus 2019: The most efficient configuration moves from 26 to 25 MPG, down 1. Its annual cost goes from $2,520 to $2,600, $80 more.

Gas · 2.0L, 2.4L
Combined
23–25 MPG
Per year
$2,600–$2,810

Gas configurations (4)

2020 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 $2,600
Tucson 2.4L 4-cyl FWD 2.4L 4-cyl FWD 22 28 25 $2,650
Tucson 2.0L 4-cyl AWD 2.0L 4-cyl AWD 22 25 23 $2,800
Tucson 2.4L 4-cyl AWD 2.4L 4-cyl AWD 21 26 23 $2,810

2019 Hyundai Tucson MPG

23–26 MPG · $2,520–$2,820/yr

Versus 2018: The most efficient configuration moves from 27 to 26 MPG, down 1. Its annual cost goes from $2,430 to $2,520, $90 more.

Gas · 2.0L, 2.4L
Combined
23–26 MPG
Per year
$2,520–$2,820

Gas configurations (4)

2019 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 30 26 $2,520
Tucson 2.4L 4-cyl FWD 2.4L 4-cyl FWD 22 28 25 $2,660
Tucson 2.0L 4-cyl AWD 2.0L 4-cyl AWD 22 25 23 $2,800
Tucson 2.4L 4-cyl AWD 2.4L 4-cyl AWD 21 26 23 $2,820

2018 Hyundai Tucson MPG

22–27 MPG · $2,430–$2,910/yr

Versus 2017: The most efficient configuration moves from 28 to 27 MPG, down 1. Its annual cost goes from $2,300 to $2,430, $130 more.

Gas · 1.6L, 2.0L, 2.4L
Combined
22–27 MPG
Per year
$2,430–$2,910

Gas configurations (6)

2018 Hyundai Tucson gas configurations: EPA ratings and annual cost
TrimEngineDriveCityHwyComb.$/yr
Tucson 1.6L 4-cyl turbo FWD (Most efficient) 1.6L 4-cyl turbo FWD 25 30 27 $2,430
Tucson 2.0L 4-cyl FWD 2.0L 4-cyl FWD 23 30 26 $2,510
Tucson 1.6L 4-cyl turbo AWD 1.6L 4-cyl turbo AWD 24 28 25 $2,580
Tucson 2.4L 4-cyl FWD 2.4L 4-cyl FWD 21 28 24 $2,730
Tucson 2.0L 4-cyl AWD 2.0L 4-cyl AWD 21 26 23 $2,820
Tucson 2.4L 4-cyl AWD 2.4L 4-cyl AWD 21 25 22 $2,910

2017 Hyundai Tucson MPG

23–28 MPG, 50 MPGe · $2,300–$2,820/yr

Versus 2016: The most efficient configuration stays at 28 MPG. Its annual cost stays at $2,300.

Gas · 1.6L, 2.0L
Combined
23–28 MPG
Per year
$2,300–$2,820
See gas configurations
Hydrogen · FWD
Combined
50 MPGe
Fuel cost
—

No fuel cost is shown for this fuel.

See hydrogen configurations

Gas configurations (6)

2017 Hyundai Tucson gas configurations: EPA ratings and annual cost
TrimEngineDriveCityHwyComb.$/yr
Eco 1.6L 4-cyl turbo FWD (Most efficient) 1.6L 4-cyl turbo FWD 26 32 28 $2,300
Eco 1.6L 4-cyl turbo AWD 1.6L 4-cyl turbo AWD 25 30 27 $2,420
Tucson 1.6L 4-cyl turbo FWD 1.6L 4-cyl turbo FWD 25 30 27 $2,430
Tucson 2.0L 4-cyl FWD 2.0L 4-cyl FWD 23 30 26 $2,510
Tucson 1.6L 4-cyl turbo AWD 1.6L 4-cyl turbo AWD 24 28 25 $2,580
Tucson 2.0L 4-cyl AWD 2.0L 4-cyl AWD 21 26 23 $2,820

Hydrogen configurations (1)

2017 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.

2016 Hyundai Tucson MPG

23–28 MPG, 50 MPGe · $2,300–$2,820/yr
Gas · 1.6L, 2.0L
Combined
23–28 MPG
Per year
$2,300–$2,820
See gas configurations
Hydrogen · FWD
Combined
50 MPGe
Fuel cost
—

No fuel cost is shown for this fuel.

See hydrogen configurations

Gas configurations (6)

2016 Hyundai Tucson gas configurations: EPA ratings and annual cost
TrimEngineDriveCityHwyComb.$/yr
Eco 1.6L 4-cyl turbo FWD (Most efficient) 1.6L 4-cyl turbo FWD 26 32 28 $2,300
Eco 1.6L 4-cyl turbo AWD 1.6L 4-cyl turbo AWD 25 30 27 $2,420
Tucson 1.6L 4-cyl turbo FWD 1.6L 4-cyl turbo FWD 25 30 27 $2,430
Tucson 2.0L 4-cyl FWD 2.0L 4-cyl FWD 23 30 26 $2,510
Tucson 1.6L 4-cyl turbo AWD 1.6L 4-cyl turbo AWD 24 28 25 $2,580
Tucson 2.0L 4-cyl AWD 2.0L 4-cyl AWD 21 26 23 $2,820

Hydrogen configurations (1)

2016 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.

Fuel cost by state

Yearly cost of the Tucson 2.0L 4-cyl FWD: $3,580 in California and $2,290 in Texas, a $1,290 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 2016-2021 Hyundai Tucson get?

EPA rates the 2016-2021 Hyundai Tucson at 22–28 MPG combined across 32 configurations and 6 model years. The most efficient version, the 2017 Eco 1.6L 4-cyl turbo FWD, is rated 28 MPG (26 city, 32 highway). By powertrain: Gas: 22–28 MPG; Hydrogen: 50 MPGe.

Which years had the best MPG in the 2016-2021 Hyundai Tucson?

The Eco 1.6L 4-cyl turbo FWD reached the generation's best combined rating, 28 MPG, in 2016 and 2017. The lowest top rating, 25 MPG, was in 2020 and 2021.

Did EPA ratings change during the 2016-2021 Hyundai Tucson?

Yes. Ratings changed in 2017, 2018, 2019, 2020 and 2021.

How does the 2016-2021 Hyundai Tucson compare with the previous generation?

The previous generation (2010-2015 Hyundai Tucson) is rated 21–26 MPG combined and costs $2,510–$3,110 a year to fuel; the 2016-2021 model is rated 22–28 MPG and costs $2,300–$2,910 a year.

How much does it cost to fuel a 2021 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 $2,630 a year. Across all 4 configurations the cost runs $2,630–$2,810 a year. That is a $180 difference between the cheapest and the costliest configuration.

How much does it cost to drive a 2021 Hyundai Tucson 100 miles?

About $17.53 per 100 miles for the Tucson 2.0L 4-cyl FWD at regular gasoline $4.36/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026), and between $17.53 and $18.73 across all configurations. That is the annual cost over 15,000 miles divided by 150.

Is the 2021 Hyundai Tucson more efficient in the city or on the highway?

The Tucson 2.0L 4-cyl FWD is rated 23 city and 28 highway MPG, so it is more efficient on the highway, by 5 MPG.

How does the 2021 Hyundai Tucson compare with other small SUV configurations?

The Tucson 2.0L 4-cyl FWD costs about $2,630 a year to fuel, $120 less than the class median of $2,750, and less than 6 of 10 small SUV configurations. The comparison covers all 267 rated small SUV configurations for MY2021, not weighted by sales.

Is the 2021 Hyundai Tucson different from the 2020 model?

The most efficient configuration stays at 25 MPG. Its annual cost goes from $2,600 to $2,630, $30 more. EPA lists 4 configurations for 2021 against 4 configurations for 2020. See the 2020 Hyundai Tucson for that year.