2021 Hyundai Tucson 0-60 time, horsepower and power-to-weight
0-60 mph, quickest trim
7.5s
- SEL AWD, 181 hp.
- Estimate from power and weight.
- 0-60: rank 124 of 145 SUVs (2021).
- Horsepower: rank 124 of 145 SUVs (2021).
Every trim: 0-60 and power-to-weight
| Trim | Engine | hp | Torque | Curb weight | hp per ton | lb per hp | 0-60 and basis | Transmission | Drivetrain | MSRP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SEL AWD | 2.4L 4-cyl | 181 hp | 175 lb-ft | 3,563 lb | 102 | 19.7 | 7.5 sEstimate | 6-speed automatic | AWD | $27,500 |
| Sport AWD | 2.4L 4-cyl | 181 hp | 175 lb-ft | 3,607 lb | 100 | 19.9 | 7.6 sEstimate | 6-speed automatic | AWD | $29,650 |
| Limited AWD | 2.4L 4-cyl | 181 hp | 175 lb-ft | 3,629 lb | 100 | 20.0 | 7.7 sEstimate | 6-speed automatic | AWD | $30,800 |
| SE FWD | 2.0L 4-cyl | 161 hp | 150 lb-ft | N/A | N/A | N/A | 8.9 sOnline | 6-speed automatic | FWD | $23,700 |
| Value FWD | 2.0L 4-cyl | 161 hp | 150 lb-ft | N/A | N/A | N/A | 8.9 sOnline | 6-speed automatic | FWD | $25,150 |
| SEL FWD | 2.4L 4-cyl | 181 hp | 175 lb-ft | 3,426 lb | 106 | 18.9 | 8.9 sOnline | 6-speed automatic | FWD | $26,100 |
| Sport FWD | 2.4L 4-cyl | 181 hp | 175 lb-ft | 3,470 lb | 104 | 19.2 | 8.9 sOnline | 6-speed automatic | FWD | $28,250 |
| Limited FWD | 2.4L 4-cyl | 181 hp | 175 lb-ft | 3,492 lb | 104 | 19.3 | 8.9 sOnline | 6-speed automatic | FWD | $29,400 |
| Ultimate FWD | 2.4L 4-cyl | 181 hp | 175 lb-ft | N/A | N/A | N/A | 8.9 sOnline | 6-speed automatic | FWD | $32,050 |
| SE AWD | 2.0L 4-cyl | 161 hp | 150 lb-ft | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | 6-speed automatic | AWD | $25,100 |
| Value AWD | 2.0L 4-cyl | 161 hp | 150 lb-ft | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | 6-speed automatic | AWD | $26,550 |
| Ultimate AWD | 2.4L 4-cyl | 181 hp | 175 lb-ft | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | 6-speed automatic | AWD | $33,450 |
Ton = 2,000 lb. Curb weight, no passengers.
Estimates: a fit on 7,236 tested times, using power and weight. Typical error 0.3 s.
Engines offered
2 engines offered.
| Engine | Trims | hp | Cheapest trim | MSRP | Price step | Fuel a year | Fuel vs base |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2.0L 4-cyl | 4 | 161 hp | SE FWD | $23,700 | Base | $1,536 | Base |
| 2.4L 4-cyl | 8 | 181 hp | SEL FWD | $26,100 | +$2,400 | $1,536 | $0 |
12,000 miles a year. Gas $3.20.
Turbo: only when the engine or trim name says so.
Transmission
CVT: no.
| Transmission | Trims | Cheapest trim | MSRP | Quickest 0-60 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6-speed automatic | 12 | SE FWD | $23,700 | 7.5 s |
Rivals with more hp and better mpg
Compared with the SE FWD: 161 hp, 25 mpg, $23,700. Other makes, SUVs, within 15% of the price.
| Model | Trim | hp | mpg | MSRP | 0-60 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mazda CX-30 | FWD | 186 hp | 28 mpg | $22,050 | 7.5 s |
| Kia Seltos | S AWD | 175 hp | 27 mpg | $23,590 | 7.3 s |
| Chevrolet Equinox | L FWD | 170 hp | 28 mpg | $23,800 | 8.1 s |
| Kia Sportage | LX FWD | 181 hp | 26 mpg | $24,090 | 8.3 s |
| Subaru Forester | 2.5i Wagon AWD | 182 hp | 29 mpg | $24,795 | 7.5 s |
| GMC Terrain | SL FWD | 170 hp | 27 mpg | $25,000 | 8.5 s |
Cheapest 6 of 15.
Tucson by year
Which is faster?
Quickest trim of each car, unless you pick a trim.
2021 Hyundai Santa Fe: 1.4 s quicker to 60. More hp per ton: 2021 Hyundai Tucson.
| Measure | 2021 Hyundai Tucson | 2021 Hyundai Santa Fe |
|---|---|---|
| Trim | SEL AWD | SE AWD |
| 0-60 | 7.5 s | 6.1 s |
| Basis | Estimate | Online |
| Horsepower | 181 hp | 191 hp |
| Curb weight | 3,563 lb | 3,799 lb |
| hp per ton | 102 | 101 |
| lb per hp | 19.7 | 19.9 |
| MSRP | $27,500 | $28,700 |
What this cannot tell you
0-60 times vary by test. Estimates use power and weight only.
Fuel cost uses EPA combined ratings.
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- Model-level, rule or estimate
- Sources disagree