Nissan Rogue vs Hyundai Tucson: fuel economy and fuel cost

In model year 2026 the Hyundai Tucson is the cheaper of the two to fuel: about $1,720 a year for its lowest-cost configuration (Tucson Hybrid Blue, 38 MPG combined), against $2,050 for the Nissan Rogue (Rogue, 32 MPG combined). That is $330 a year, or $1,650 over five years.

Both are classed as Small SUVs by the EPA. Costs assume 15,000 miles a year and the same fuel and electricity prices for both vehicles, using the EPA combined rating (55% city, 45% highway). Each figure is rounded to $10 and every difference is calculated from the rounded values.

Illustration: Small SUVs

Gas
Small SUVs

Nissan Rogue

Lowest fuel cost configuration

Rogue

Combined

City

Highway

Annual fuel cost

$2,050

$13.67 per 100 miles

15,000 mi/yr, same fuel prices

3 configurations in MY2026

Illustration: Small SUVs

Hybrid
Small SUVs

Hyundai Tucson

Lowest fuel cost configuration

Tucson Hybrid Blue

Combined

City

Highway

Plug-in versions (electric or plug-in hybrid) are not used for this headline; see the powertrain table below.

Annual fuel cost

$1,720

$11.47 per 100 miles

15,000 mi/yr, same fuel prices

5 configurations in MY2026

What the fuel costs

Annual fuel cost of the lowest-cost configuration

Nissan Rogue$2,050 a year · $13.67 per 100 mi
Hyundai Tucson$1,720 a year · $11.47 per 100 mi

Difference per year

$330

Hyundai Tucson costs less to fuel

Over 5 years

$1,650

$330 a year × 5, 15,000 mi/yr, same fuel prices

Head to head, MY2026

Nissan Rogue and Hyundai Tucson compared on their lowest fuel cost configuration
Measure	Nissan Rogue	Hyundai Tucson
Lowest-cost configuration	Rogue	Tucson Hybrid Blue
Powertrain	Gas	Hybrid
Combined rating	32 MPG	38 MPG (better)
City rating	29 MPG	38 MPG (better)
Highway rating	36 MPG	38 MPG (better)
Annual fuel cost	$2,050/yr	$1,720/yr (better)
Cost per 100 miles	$13.67	$11.47 (better)
Annual cost range, all configurations	$2,050–$2,250	$1,470–$2,470
Configurations in MY2026	3	5
EPA class	Small SUVs	Small SUVs

Best configuration by powertrain

Lowest-cost configuration of each powertrain, Nissan Rogue and Hyundai Tucson
Powertrain	Nissan Rogue	Hyundai Tucson
Gas	32 MPG · $2,050/yr Rogue	28 MPG · $2,360/yr Tucson
Hybrid	Not offered in MY2026	38 MPG · $1,720/yr Tucson Hybrid Blue
Plug-in hybrid	Not offered in MY2026	35 MPG gas-only · $1,470/yr Tucson Plug-in Hybrid

Each cell shows the combined rating and the annual fuel cost of the lowest-cost configuration with that powertrain.

Where each one comes out ahead

Generated from the numbers above, comparing the lowest fuel cost configurations. No subjective judgements.

Nissan Rogue

Lower annual cost for the best gas configuration: $2,050 vs $2,360

Hyundai Tucson

Lower annual fuel cost: $1,720 vs $2,050
Higher combined rating: 38 MPG vs 32 MPG
Higher city rating: 38 MPG vs 29 MPG
Higher highway rating: 38 MPG vs 36 MPG
Offers hybrid configurations in MY2026; the Nissan Rogue does not
Offers plug-in hybrid configurations in MY2026; the Nissan Rogue does not

Year by year

Combined rating and annual fuel cost by model year, Nissan Rogue and Hyundai Tucson
Model year	Nissan Rogue		Hyundai Tucson
Model year	Combined	Per year	Combined	Per year
2026	29–32 MPG	$2,050–$2,250	26–38 MPG	$1,470–$2,470
2025	29–33 MPG	$1,980–$2,220	26–38 MPG	$1,470–$2,490
2024	31–33 MPG	$1,980–$2,110	25–38 MPG	$1,430–$2,570
2023	31–33 MPG	$1,960–$2,110	25–38 MPG	$1,430–$2,580
2022	31–33 MPG	$1,960–$2,110	26–38 MPG	$1,430–$2,550
2021	28–33 MPG	$1,960–$2,330	23–25 MPG	$2,630–$2,810
2020	27–29 MPG	$2,290–$2,380	23–25 MPG	$2,600–$2,810
2019	27–34 MPG	$1,900–$2,380	23–26 MPG	$2,520–$2,820
2018	27–34 MPG	$1,900–$2,420	22–27 MPG	$2,430–$2,910
2017	27–34 MPG	$1,900–$2,420	23–50 MPG	$2,300–$2,820
2016	27–28 MPG	$2,310–$2,390	23–50 MPG	$2,300–$2,820
2015	24–28 MPG	$2,320–$2,770	22–50 MPG	$2,610–$2,990
2014	24–28 MPG	$2,330–$2,730	22–25 MPG	$2,610–$2,970
2013	24–25 MPG	$2,630–$2,760	21–25 MPG	$2,600–$3,110
2012	23–25 MPG	$2,630–$2,790	21–25 MPG	$2,600–$3,110
2011	24 MPG	$2,670–$2,760	22–25 MPG	$2,570–$2,960
2010	23–24 MPG	$2,720–$2,840	24–26 MPG	$2,510–$2,720
2009	23–24 MPG	$2,720–$2,840	20–22 MPG	$2,970–$3,270
2008	23–24 MPG	$2,720–$2,840	19–22 MPG	$2,970–$3,440

Earlier model years are costed with today's fuel prices, so the table shows how each model's efficiency changed, not what fuel cost at the time. Ranges cover every configuration of that model year.

Frequently asked questions

Which is cheaper to fuel, the Nissan Rogue or the Hyundai Tucson?

The Hyundai Tucson is cheaper: about $1,720 a year against $2,050 for the Nissan Rogue, a difference of $330 a year. That compares the lowest-cost configuration of each in model year 2026 at 15,000 miles a year with the same fuel prices.

How much would the Hyundai Tucson save over five years?

About $1,650 ($330 a year for five years), assuming 15,000 miles a year and the same fuel prices. Your total depends on how much you drive and on local prices; see fuel cost by state.

Which has the better fuel economy rating, the Nissan Rogue or the Hyundai Tucson?

The Hyundai Tucson is rated 38 MPG combined against 32 MPG for the Nissan Rogue. City: 29 MPG vs 38 MPG. Highway: 36 MPG vs 38 MPG. These are the EPA ratings of each model's lowest-cost configuration.

How is the annual fuel cost calculated?

Distance of 15,000 miles a year at the EPA combined rating (55% city, 45% highway). Gasoline is priced at $4.36/gal (EIA U.S. average for regular, Sep 2026) and electricity at 18.3¢/kWh (EIA U.S. residential average, Jul 2026); premium and diesel configurations use their own EIA prices. Each result is rounded to $10, and differences are calculated from the rounded figures.

Are the Nissan Rogue and the Hyundai Tucson in the same class?

Yes. The EPA classes both as Small SUVs.

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EPA ratings: fueleconomy.gov file of Sep 29, 2026 · Prices: EIA regular gasoline, U.S. avg, Sep 2026 ($4.36/gal); residential electricity, U.S. avg, Jul 2026 (18.3¢/kWh) · 15,000 mi/yr, 55% city, same prices for both vehicles