2026 Hyundai Tucson mpg
Combined mpg, SE FWD
28mpg
- 25 city, 33 highway.
- Top 18% of 139 SUVs (2026).
- 23 trims: 26 to 38 mpg.
12,000 miles a year. Gas $3.20. Power 17 cents per kWh. Plug-in trims: 50% electric miles.
| Trim | Engine | Drive | City mpg | Hwy mpg | Combined | Tank, gal | Miles per tank | Cost a year |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hybrid SE FWD | 1.6L | FWD | 38 | 38 | 38 | 13.7 | 521 | $1,011 |
| Hybrid Blue SE AWD | 1.6L 4cyl | AWD | 38 | 38 | 38 | 13.7 | 521 | $1,011 |
| Hybrid SEL FWD | 1.6L 4cyl | FWD | 36 | 37 | 36 | 13.7 | 493 | $1,067 |
| Hybrid SEL AWD | 1.6L 4cyl | AWD | 36 | 37 | 36 | 13.7 | 493 | $1,067 |
| Hybrid SEL Convenience AWD | 1.6L 4cyl | AWD | 36 | 37 | 36 | 13.7 | 493 | $1,067 |
| Hybrid Limited AWD | 1.6L 4cyl | AWD | 36 | 37 | 36 | 13.7 | 493 | $1,067 |
| Hybrid Night AWD | 1.6L | AWD | 36 | 37 | 36 | 13.7 | 493 | $1,067 |
| Plug-in Hybrid SEL AWD | 1.6L 4cyl | AWD | 35 | 35 | 35 | 11.1 | 389 | $997 |
| Plug-in Hybrid Limited AWD | 1.6L 4cyl | AWD | 35 | 35 | 35 | 11.1 | 389 | $997 |
| SE FWD | 2.5L | FWD | 25 | 33 | 28 | 14.3 | 400 | $1,371 |
| SEL FWD | 2.5L | FWD | 25 | 33 | 28 | 14.3 | 400 | $1,371 |
| SEL Plus FWD | 2.5L | FWD | 25 | 33 | 28 | 14.3 | 400 | $1,371 |
| XRT FWD | 2.5L | FWD | 25 | 33 | 28 | 14.3 | 400 | $1,371 |
| SEL Convenience FWD | 2.5L | FWD | 25 | 33 | 28 | 14.3 | 400 | $1,371 |
| SEL Premium FWD | 2.5L 4cyl | FWD | 25 | 33 | 28 | 14.3 | 400 | $1,371 |
| Limited FWD | 2.5L | FWD | 25 | 33 | 28 | 14.3 | 400 | $1,371 |
| SE AWD | 2.5L 4cyl | AWD | 24 | 30 | 26 | 14.3 | 372 | $1,477 |
| SEL AWD | 2.5L 4cyl | AWD | 24 | 30 | 26 | 14.3 | 372 | $1,477 |
| SEL Plus AWD | 2.5L 4cyl | AWD | 24 | 30 | 26 | 14.3 | 372 | $1,477 |
| XRT AWD | 2.5L 4cyl | AWD | 24 | 30 | 26 | 14.3 | 372 | $1,477 |
| SEL Convenience AWD | 2.5L | AWD | 24 | 30 | 26 | 14.3 | 372 | $1,477 |
| SEL Premium AWD | 2.5L 4cyl | AWD | 24 | 30 | 26 | 14.3 | 372 | $1,477 |
| Limited AWD | 2.5L 4cyl | AWD | 24 | 30 | 26 | 14.3 | 372 | $1,477 |
Plug-in trims: 50% electric miles.
Fuel cost
SE FWD, 28 mpg combined.
- Per year
- $1,371
- Per month
- $114
- Per mile
- 11.4 cents
- Fill the tank
- $45.76
- Best mpg: Hybrid SE FWD, 38 mpg. $1,011 a year.
- Top trim: Plug-in Hybrid Limited AWD. $997 a year. $374 less than the SE FWD.
Plug-in hybrid trims
| Trim | Electric range, mi | MPGe | kWh per 100 mi | Gas mpg | Cost a year |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Plug-in Hybrid SEL AWD | 32 | 77 | 44.0 | 35 | $997 |
| Plug-in Hybrid Limited AWD | 32 | 77 | 44.0 | 35 | $997 |
Cost a year: 50% electric miles, the rest on gas.
Charging specs
| Version | Plug | Onboard AC, kW | DC peak, kW | 10-80%, min | Level 2, hours | Battery, kWh |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | N/A | 7.2 | N/A | N/A | 2 | 13.8 |
Charging specs: maker data, one source.
Trip cost
| Trip | Gallons | Cost |
|---|---|---|
| 100 miles | 3.0 | $9.70 |
| 300 miles | 9.1 | $29.09 |
| 500 miles | 15.2 | $48.48 |
| 1,000 miles | 30.3 | $96.97 |
Commute cost
- Per month
- $99
- Per year
- $1,189
- Miles a month
- 867
SE FWD. 20 miles each way, 5 days a week.
Is 28 mpg good? Yes. Beats 73% of 2026 cars.
MPG by year
Rivals
| Car | Cheapest trim | Combined mpg | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 Hyundai Tucson | SE FWD | 28 mpg | |
| 2026 Hyundai Santa Fe | SE FWD | 24 mpg | Compare |
| 2026 Kia Sportage | LX FWD | 28 mpg | Compare |
| 2026 Toyota RAV4 | LE FWD | 43 mpg | Compare |
| 2026 Hyundai Kona | SE FWD | 31 mpg | Compare |
| 2026 Honda CR-V | LX 2WD | 30 mpg | Compare |
| 2026 Nissan Rogue | FWD S | 32 mpg | Compare |
What this cannot tell you
EPA ratings. Your own mpg will differ.
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