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Hyundai Tucson MPG

Its best-rated version reaches 38 MPG combined in 2022–2026, the hybrid Tucson Hybrid Blue. Its weakest year peaked at 22 MPG (2005–2009).

Hyundai Tucson: best and lowest EPA combined MPG of its versions, model years 2005–2026152025303540MPG201020222005201020152020202638 MPG peaklowest peak 22Hyundai Tucson: best and lowest EPA combined MPG by model year152025303540MPG20052008201020122014201620182020202220242026
lowest to best versionbest versionbest version is a hybridmedian of its classengine list turned over
394.7 gal

a year at 15,000 miles for the best 2026 version, the Tucson Hybrid Blue. Put it next to its 2005 predecessor, at your own mileage.

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The Hyundai Tucson has EPA ratings for 22 model years, 2005–2026, most often among small SUVs. Its best version ranked fifth (tied) of 76 small SUVs in 2022, behind the class leader, the Ford Escape.

In 2015 the Tucson became the first SUV with a fuel cell version in EPA data. From 2021 to 2022 its top rating climbed 13 MPG, one of the five biggest one-year rises among SUVs.

Among 69 small SUVs, 2026

The Tucson placed seventh (tied). The class leader was the Kia Niro at 53 MPG. The next higher rating, 40 MPG, is shared by two nameplates.

Best EPA combined MPG of each of the 69 small SUVs rated for 202620253035404550Tucson 38median 27NiroBest EPA combined MPG of each of the 69 small SUVs rated for 202620253035404550Tucson 38median 27

The Tucson, five years at a time

Average rating of its best version per span, placed in the class it sat in most often.

2004–0811th of 75SUVs
2009–1311th of 88SUVs
2014–1817th of 50small SUVs
2019–2315th of 70small SUVs
2024–26eighth of 64small SUVs

Where the engine list turned over

  • 2010

    New: 2.4-liter 4-cylinder. Best rating 22 → 26 MPG.

  • 2022

    New: 1.6-liter 4-cylinder hybrid, 1.6-liter 4-cylinder plug-in hybrid, 2.5-liter 4-cylinder. Best rating 25 → 38 MPG.

Powertrains under the name

  • Gasoline

    Rated in 2005–2026.

  • Fuel cell

    Rated in 2015–2017.

  • Hybrid

    Rated in 2022–2026.

  • Plug-in hybrid

    Rated in 2022–2026.

All 22 model years, best and lowest version
Model yearsBest versionCombinedCity / hwyLowest versionVersions
2025–2026Tucson Hybrid Blue hybrid3838 / 38265
2023–2024Tucson Hybrid Blue hybrid3838 / 38255
2022Tucson Hybrid Blue hybrid3838 / 38265
2020–2021Tucson FWD2523 / 28234
2019Tucson FWD2623 / 30234
2018Tucson FWD2725 / 30226
2016–2017Tucson Eco FWD2826 / 32236
2014–2015Tucson 2WD2523 / 28224
2012–2013Tucson 2WD2522 / 30216
2011Tucson 2WD2523 / 30226
2010Tucson 2WD2623 / 31244
2009Tucson 2WD2220 / 26205
2005–2008Tucson 2WD2220 / 25195

Version names in the EPA list: Tucson 2WD, Tucson 4WD, Tucson AWD, Tucson Eco AWD, Tucson Eco FWD, Tucson Fuel Cell, Tucson FWD, Tucson Hybrid, Tucson Hybrid Blue, Tucson Plug-in Hybrid.

Same class, 2026

Kia Niro53 MPGLexus NX40 MPGMazda CX-5038 MPGMaserati Grecale20 MPG

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