Does the 2026 Hyundai Tucson need premium gas?
No. Regular.
$0extra a year
- Regular listed for the SE FWD.
- All 21 trims list regular.
- Premium by choice: $257 more a year.
- 52% of 138 SUVs (2026) list premium.
12,000 miles a year. Gas $3.20. Premium $0.60 more. Electric miles 50%.
| Trim | Engine | Grade | Mpg | Regular, a year | Premium, a year |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SE FWD | 2.5L | Regular | 28 | $1,371 | $1,629 |
| SEL FWD | 2.5L | Regular | 28 | $1,371 | $1,629 |
| SE AWD | 2.5L 4cyl | Regular | 26 | $1,477 | $1,754 |
| SEL Plus FWD | 2.5L | Regular | 28 | $1,371 | $1,629 |
| SEL AWD | 2.5L 4cyl | Regular | 26 | $1,477 | $1,754 |
| Hybrid SEL FWD | 1.6L 4cyl | Regular | 36 | $1,067 | $1,267 |
| Hybrid Blue SE AWD | 1.6L 4cyl | Regular | 38 | $1,011 | $1,200 |
| SEL Plus AWD | 2.5L 4cyl | Regular | 26 | $1,477 | $1,754 |
| XRT FWD | 2.5L | Regular | 28 | $1,371 | $1,629 |
| SEL Convenience FWD | 2.5L | Regular | 28 | $1,371 | $1,629 |
| SEL Premium FWD | 2.5L 4cyl | Regular | 28 | $1,371 | $1,629 |
| Hybrid SEL AWD | 1.6L 4cyl | Regular | 36 | $1,067 | $1,267 |
| XRT AWD | 2.5L 4cyl | Regular | 26 | $1,477 | $1,754 |
| Hybrid SEL Convenience AWD | 1.6L 4cyl | Regular | 36 | $1,067 | $1,267 |
| SEL Convenience AWD | 2.5L | Regular | 26 | $1,477 | $1,754 |
| SEL Premium AWD | 2.5L 4cyl | Regular | 26 | $1,477 | $1,754 |
| Limited FWD | 2.5L | Regular | 28 | $1,371 | $1,629 |
| Plug-in Hybrid SEL AWD | 1.6L 4cyl | Regular | 35 | $549 | $651 |
| Limited AWD | 2.5L 4cyl | Regular | 26 | $1,477 | $1,754 |
| Hybrid Limited AWD | 1.6L 4cyl | Regular | 36 | $1,067 | $1,267 |
| Plug-in Hybrid Limited AWD | 1.6L 4cyl | Regular | 35 | $549 | $651 |
Rivals
| Car | Cheapest trim | Grade |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 Hyundai Tucson | SE FWD | Regular |
| 2026 Hyundai Santa Fe | SE FWD | Regular |
| 2026 Kia Sportage | LX FWD | Regular |
| 2026 Toyota RAV4 | LE FWD | Regular |
| 2026 Hyundai Kona | SE FWD | Regular |
| 2026 Honda CR-V | LX 2WD | Regular |
| 2026 Nissan Rogue | FWD S | Regular |
What this cannot tell you
Check the fuel door or manual before you fill.
Gas prices and the premium gap change by state.
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- Model-level, rule or estimate
- Sources disagree