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2022-2026 Hyundai Tucson MPG & Fuel Cost
5 model years · 25–38 MPG combined
15,000 mi/yr · regular gasoline $4.36/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026)
Cheaper to fuel than 5 of 10 small SUV configurations, MY2026. Ranked against all rated configurations, not sales-weighted.
2022-2026 Hyundai Tucson at a glance
The 2022-2026 Hyundai Tucson covers 5 model years in the EPA database (25 configurations in all), rated 25–38 MPG combined. The newest model year, 2026, costs about $1,720 a year to fuel for its most efficient version, the Hybrid Blue 1.6L 4-cyl turbo AWD (38 MPG), at regular gasoline $4.36/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026). Powertrains over the years: gas, hybrid and plug-in hybrid. EPA changed the ratings in 2023, 2024, 2025 and 2026.
2022-2026 Hyundai Tucson by model year
| Model year | Powertrains | Combined | $/yr | EPA ratings |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | Gas, Hybrid, Plug-in hybrid | 26–38 MPG | $1,470–$2,470 | Ratings changed |
| 2025 | Gas, Hybrid, Plug-in hybrid | 26–38 MPG | $1,470–$2,490 | Ratings changed |
| 2024 | Gas, Hybrid, Plug-in hybrid | 25–38 MPG | $1,430–$2,570 | Ratings changed |
| 2023 | Gas, Hybrid, Plug-in hybrid | 25–38 MPG | $1,430–$2,580 | Ratings changed |
| 2022 | Gas, Hybrid, Plug-in hybrid | 26–38 MPG | $1,430–$2,550 | First year |
What the 2026 Tucson 2.5L 4-cyl FWD costs to drive
Per month
$197
$2,360 a year ÷ 12
Per 25 miles
$3.93
Per 100 miles
$15.73
Five years
$11,800
5 × the yearly cost, prices held at today's level
vs the small SUV median
$110more a year
Class median $2,250 a year, MY2026
Based on 15,000 miles a year and regular gasoline $4.36/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026).
2026 Hyundai Tucson MPG
Versus 2025: The most efficient configuration stays at 38 MPG. Its annual cost stays at $1,720.
On electricity 77 MPGe, with 32 miles of electric range.
See plug-in hybrid configurationsGas configurations (2)
| Trim | Engine | Drive | City | Hwy | Comb. | $/yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tucson 2.5L 4-cyl FWD (Most efficient) | 2.5L 4-cyl | FWD | 25 | 33 | 28 | $2,360 |
| Tucson 2.5L 4-cyl AWD | 2.5L 4-cyl | AWD | 24 | 30 | 26 | $2,470 |
Hybrid configurations (2)
| Trim | Engine | Drive | City | Hwy | Comb. | $/yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hybrid Blue (Most efficient) | 1.6L 4-cyl turbo | AWD | 38 | 38 | 38 | $1,720 |
| Hybrid | 1.6L 4-cyl turbo | AWD | 36 | 37 | 36 | $1,790 |
Plug-in hybrid configurations (1)
| Trim | Drive | Gas MPG | Electric MPGe | Electric range | $/yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Plug-in Hybrid (Most efficient) | AWD | 35 | 77 | 32 mi | $1,470 |
Cost assumes EPA's utility factor: 60% of miles are driven on electricity (residential electricity 18.3¢/kWh (U.S. average, Jul 2026)) and the rest on gasoline (regular gasoline $4.36/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026)).
2025 Hyundai Tucson MPG
26–38 MPG · $1,470–$2,490/yr
Versus 2024: The most efficient configuration stays at 38 MPG. Its annual cost goes from $1,730 to $1,720, $10 less.
On electricity 77 MPGe, with 32 miles of electric range.
See plug-in hybrid configurationsGas configurations (2)
| Trim | Engine | Drive | City | Hwy | Comb. | $/yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tucson 2.5L 4-cyl FWD (Most efficient) | 2.5L 4-cyl | FWD | 25 | 33 | 28 | $2,360 |
| Tucson 2.5L 4-cyl AWD | 2.5L 4-cyl | AWD | 24 | 30 | 26 | $2,490 |
Hybrid configurations (2)
| Trim | Engine | Drive | City | Hwy | Comb. | $/yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hybrid Blue (Most efficient) | 1.6L 4-cyl turbo | AWD | 38 | 38 | 38 | $1,720 |
| Hybrid | 1.6L 4-cyl turbo | AWD | 35 | 35 | 35 | $1,860 |
Plug-in hybrid configurations (1)
| Trim | Drive | Gas MPG | Electric MPGe | Electric range | $/yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Plug-in Hybrid (Most efficient) | AWD | 35 | 77 | 32 mi | $1,470 |
Cost assumes EPA's utility factor: 60% of miles are driven on electricity (residential electricity 18.3¢/kWh (U.S. average, Jul 2026)) and the rest on gasoline (regular gasoline $4.36/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026)).
2024 Hyundai Tucson MPG
25–38 MPG · $1,430–$2,570/yr
Versus 2023: The most efficient configuration stays at 38 MPG. Its annual cost stays at $1,730.
On electricity 80 MPGe, with 33 miles of electric range.
See plug-in hybrid configurationsGas configurations (2)
| Trim | Engine | Drive | City | Hwy | Comb. | $/yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tucson 2.5L 4-cyl FWD (Most efficient) | 2.5L 4-cyl | FWD | 25 | 32 | 28 | $2,370 |
| Tucson 2.5L 4-cyl AWD | 2.5L 4-cyl | AWD | 23 | 29 | 25 | $2,570 |
Hybrid configurations (2)
| Trim | Engine | Drive | City | Hwy | Comb. | $/yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hybrid Blue (Most efficient) | 1.6L 4-cyl turbo | AWD | 38 | 38 | 38 | $1,730 |
| Hybrid | 1.6L 4-cyl turbo | AWD | 37 | 36 | 37 | $1,780 |
Plug-in hybrid configurations (1)
| Trim | Drive | Gas MPG | Electric MPGe | Electric range | $/yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Plug-in Hybrid (Most efficient) | AWD | 35 | 80 | 33 mi | $1,430 |
Cost assumes EPA's utility factor: 62% of miles are driven on electricity (residential electricity 18.3¢/kWh (U.S. average, Jul 2026)) and the rest on gasoline (regular gasoline $4.36/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026)).
2023 Hyundai Tucson MPG
25–38 MPG · $1,430–$2,580/yr
Versus 2022: The most efficient configuration stays at 38 MPG. Its annual cost stays at $1,730.
On electricity 80 MPGe, with 33 miles of electric range.
See plug-in hybrid configurationsGas configurations (2)
| Trim | Engine | Drive | City | Hwy | Comb. | $/yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tucson 2.5L 4-cyl FWD (Most efficient) | 2.5L 4-cyl | FWD | 25 | 32 | 28 | $2,360 |
| Tucson 2.5L 4-cyl AWD | 2.5L 4-cyl | AWD | 23 | 28 | 25 | $2,580 |
Hybrid configurations (2)
| Trim | Engine | Drive | City | Hwy | Comb. | $/yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hybrid Blue (Most efficient) | 1.6L 4-cyl turbo | AWD | 38 | 38 | 38 | $1,730 |
| Hybrid | 1.6L 4-cyl turbo | AWD | 37 | 36 | 37 | $1,780 |
Plug-in hybrid configurations (1)
| Trim | Drive | Gas MPG | Electric MPGe | Electric range | $/yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Plug-in Hybrid (Most efficient) | AWD | 35 | 80 | 33 mi | $1,430 |
Cost assumes EPA's utility factor: 62% of miles are driven on electricity (residential electricity 18.3¢/kWh (U.S. average, Jul 2026)) and the rest on gasoline (regular gasoline $4.36/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026)).
2022 Hyundai Tucson MPG
26–38 MPG · $1,430–$2,550/yr
On electricity 80 MPGe, with 33 miles of electric range.
See plug-in hybrid configurationsGas configurations (2)
| Trim | Engine | Drive | City | Hwy | Comb. | $/yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tucson 2.5L 4-cyl FWD (Most efficient) | 2.5L 4-cyl | FWD | 26 | 33 | 29 | $2,290 |
| Tucson 2.5L 4-cyl AWD | 2.5L 4-cyl | AWD | 24 | 29 | 26 | $2,550 |
Hybrid configurations (2)
| Trim | Engine | Drive | City | Hwy | Comb. | $/yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hybrid Blue (Most efficient) | 1.6L 4-cyl turbo | AWD | 38 | 38 | 38 | $1,730 |
| Hybrid | 1.6L 4-cyl turbo | AWD | 37 | 36 | 37 | $1,780 |
Plug-in hybrid configurations (1)
| Trim | Drive | Gas MPG | Electric MPGe | Electric range | $/yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Plug-in Hybrid (Most efficient) | AWD | 35 | 80 | 33 mi | $1,430 |
Cost assumes EPA's utility factor: 62% of miles are driven on electricity (residential electricity 18.3¢/kWh (U.S. average, Jul 2026)) and the rest on gasoline (regular gasoline $4.36/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026)).
Fuel cost by state
Yearly cost of the Tucson 2.5L 4-cyl FWD: $3,210 in California and $2,060 in Texas, a $1,150 difference.
- California $3,210
- Washington $2,980
- New York $2,360
- Florida $2,230
- Texas $2,060
Similar cars
Closest combined MPG among MY2026 small SUV models.
Generations
- 2005-2009 (JM)
- 2010-2015 (LM)
- 2016-2021 (TL)
- 2022-2026 (NX4)
Frequently asked questions
What gas mileage does the 2022-2026 Hyundai Tucson get?
EPA rates the 2022-2026 Hyundai Tucson at 25–38 MPG combined across 25 configurations and 5 model years. The most efficient version, the 2026 Hybrid Blue 1.6L 4-cyl turbo AWD, is rated 38 MPG (38 city, 38 highway). By powertrain: Gas: 25–29 MPG; Hybrid: 35–38 MPG; Plug-in hybrid: 35 MPG.
Which years had the best MPG in the 2022-2026 Hyundai Tucson?
Every model year of the 2022-2026 Hyundai Tucson tops out at 38 MPG combined, so no year is better than another.
Did EPA ratings change during the 2022-2026 Hyundai Tucson?
Yes. Ratings changed in 2023, 2024, 2025 and 2026.
How does the 2022-2026 Hyundai Tucson compare with the previous generation?
The previous generation (2016-2021 Hyundai Tucson) is rated 22–28 MPG combined and costs $2,300–$2,910 a year to fuel; the 2022-2026 model is rated 25–38 MPG and costs $1,430–$2,580 a year.
How much does it cost to fuel a 2026 Hyundai Tucson per year?
Driving 15,000 miles a year at regular gasoline $4.36/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026), the Tucson 2.5L 4-cyl FWD costs about $2,360 a year. Across all 5 configurations the cost runs $1,470–$2,470 a year. That is a $1,000 difference between the cheapest and the costliest configuration.
How does the 2026 Hyundai Tucson compare with other small SUV configurations?
The Tucson 2.5L 4-cyl FWD costs about $2,360 a year to fuel, $110 more than the class median of $2,250, and less than 5 of 10 small SUV configurations. The comparison covers all 296 rated small SUV configurations for MY2026, not weighted by sales.
Is the 2026 Hyundai Tucson hybrid cheaper to fuel than the gas version?
Yes. The best hybrid (Hybrid Blue 1.6L 4-cyl turbo AWD) is rated 38 MPG against 28 MPG for the best gas version (Tucson 2.5L 4-cyl FWD), 10 MPG more. At regular gasoline $4.36/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026) that is $1,720 versus $2,360 a year, a saving of $640.
How far does the 2026 Hyundai Tucson plug-in hybrid go on electricity?
EPA rates the electric range at 32 miles, with a total range of 420 miles when the gasoline engine helps. Once the battery is used, the car runs as a hybrid at 35 MPG. The Plug-in Hybrid 1.6L 4-cyl turbo AWD costs about $1,470 a year, assuming EPA's utility factor of 60% of miles on electricity, at regular gasoline $4.36/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026) + residential electricity 18.3¢/kWh (U.S. average, Jul 2026).
Is the 2026 Hyundai Tucson different from the 2025 model?
The most efficient configuration stays at 38 MPG. Its annual cost stays at $1,720. EPA lists 5 configurations for 2026 against 5 configurations for 2025. See the 2025 Hyundai Tucson for that year.