2026 Hyundai Tucson AWD vs FWD: is AWD worth it?
SE AWD vs SE FWD
AWD adds $1,500. Costs $105 more a year in fuel.
$2,133more over 6 years
- 26 vs 28 mpg.
- 12,000 miles a year. Gas $3.20.
Every AWD and FWD pair
| Pair | MSRP | Price step | Rating | Energy a year | Extra over 6 years | Weight gain | Ground clearance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SE FWD SE AWD | $29,700 $31,200 | $1,500 | 28 mpg 26 mpg | $1,371 $1,477 | $2,133 | 0 lb | 7.1 in 8.3 in |
| SEL FWD SEL AWD | $31,050 $32,550 | $1,500 | 28 mpg 26 mpg | $1,371 $1,477 | $2,133 | 0 lb | 7.1 in 8.3 in |
| SEL Plus FWD SEL Plus AWD | $31,550 $33,050 | $1,500 | 28 mpg 26 mpg | $1,371 $1,477 | $2,133 | N/A | 7.1 in 8.3 in |
| Hybrid SEL FWD Hybrid SEL AWD | $32,750 $34,250 | $1,500 | 36 mpg 36 mpg | $1,067 $1,067 | $1,500 | 0 lb | Same |
| XRT FWD XRT AWD | $33,725 $35,225 | $1,500 | 28 mpg 26 mpg | $1,371 $1,477 | $2,133 | 0 lb | 7.1 in 8.3 in |
| SEL Premium FWD SEL Premium AWD | $34,050 $35,550 | $1,500 | 28 mpg 26 mpg | $1,371 $1,477 | $2,133 | 0 lb | 7.1 in 8.3 in |
| SEL Convenience FWD SEL Convenience AWD | $34,050 $35,550 | $1,500 | 28 mpg 26 mpg | $1,371 $1,477 | $2,133 | -12 lb | 7.1 in 8.3 in |
| Limited FWD Limited AWD | $39,675 $41,175 | $1,500 | 28 mpg 26 mpg | $1,371 $1,477 | $2,133 | 0 lb | 7.1 in 8.3 in |
What this cannot tell you
Resale, traction and insurance are not included.
Your own mpg will differ.
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