2024 Hyundai Tucson hybrid vs gas: is the hybrid worth it?
Hybrid Blue AWD vs SE AWD
No. Does not pay back in 6 years.
6.8years to pay back
- Hybrid: $3,575 more. Saves $525 a year.
- Break-even: 81,600 miles.
- No gas trim with the same name. Cheapest gas AWD/4WD trim used.
- 12,000 miles a year. Gas $3.20.
Every hybrid pair
| Pair | MSRP | Rating | Energy a year | Price gap | Saves a year | Payback | Ahead after 6 years |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hybrid Blue AWD SE AWD | $32,575 $29,000 | 38 mpg 25 mpg | $1,011 $1,536 | $3,575 | $525 | 6.8 years | Gas, $422 |
| Hybrid SEL Convenience AWD SE AWD | $35,155 $29,000 | 37 mpg 25 mpg | $1,038 $1,536 | $6,155 | $498 | 12.4 years | Gas, $3,166 |
| Hybrid N Line AWD SE AWD | $36,655 $29,000 | 37 mpg 25 mpg | $1,038 $1,536 | $7,655 | $498 | 15.4 years | Gas, $4,666 |
| Hybrid Limited AWD Limited AWD | $39,715 $38,260 | 37 mpg 25 mpg | $1,038 $1,536 | $1,455 | $498 | 2.9 years | Hybrid, $1,534 |
What changes the answer
- Gas price for a 6-year payback: $3.63.
- Miles a year for a 6-year payback: 13,600.
What you give up
| Measure | Hybrid | Gas | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Horsepower | 226 hp | 187 hp | +39 hp |
| Max towing | 2,000 lb | 2,000 lb | about the same |
| Cargo, seats up | 38.7 cu ft | 38.7 cu ft | about the same |
| Cargo, seats down | 80.0 cu ft | 80.3 cu ft | about the same |
| Curb weight | 3,692 lb | 3,481 lb | +211 lb |
Plug-in hybrid vs gas
No. Does not pay back in 6 years. Plug-in Hybrid SEL AWD vs SEL AWD.
- Plug-in: $7,575 more. Saves $559 a year.
- Break-even: 162,600 miles.
| Pair | MSRP | Rating | Energy a year | Price gap | Saves a year | Payback | Ahead after 6 years |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Plug-in Hybrid SEL AWD SEL AWD | $38,725 $31,150 | 35 mpg, 42 kWh/100 mi 25 mpg | $977 $1,536 | $7,575 | $559 | 13.6 years | Gas, $4,221 |
| Plug-in Hybrid Limited AWD Limited AWD | $45,450 $38,260 | 35 mpg, 42 kWh/100 mi 25 mpg | $977 $1,536 | $7,190 | $559 | 12.9 years | Gas, $3,836 |
What this cannot tell you
Incentives, insurance, upkeep and resale are not included.
Your own mpg will differ.
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- Model-level, rule or estimate
- Sources disagree