Hyundai Tucson 2WD
24 MPG The 2015 Hyundai Tucson 2WD is EPA-rated at 24 MPG combined (22 city / 28 highway). Over 15,000 miles a year that is about 625 gallons, $2000 a year in fuel, or $0.133 per mile at $3.20/gal.
Across its full 2005–2015 run it averages 22.9 MPG, improving by 2.7 MPG over 11 model years.
Running cost at different fuel prices and mileages
The figure everyone actually wants, and the one the EPA does not publish — because it depends on a fuel price no agency will commit to.
| Fuel price | Per mile | 10,000 mi/yr | 15,000 mi/yr | 20,000 mi/yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| $2.50/gal | $0.104 | $1042 | $1563 | $2083 |
| $3.00/gal | $0.125 | $1250 | $1875 | $2500 |
| $3.20/gal | $0.133 | $1333 | $2000 | $2667 |
| $3.50/gal | $0.146 | $1458 | $2188 | $2917 |
| $4.00/gal | $0.167 | $1667 | $2500 | $3333 |
| $4.50/gal | $0.188 | $1875 | $2813 | $3750 |
| $5.00/gal | $0.208 | $2083 | $3125 | $4167 |
Every model year
| Year | Combined | City | Highway | EPA fuel cost/yr | CO₂ g/mi | Trims |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2015 | 24 MPG | 22 | 28 | $2600 | 364 | 2 |
| 2014 | 24 MPG | 22 | 28 | $2600 | 364 | 2 |
| 2013 | 23.8 MPG | 20.8 | 28 | $2638 | 384 | 4 |
| 2012 | 23.8 MPG | 20.8 | 28 | $2638 | 375 | 4 |
| 2011 | 24 MPG | 21.5 | 28.8 | $2600 | 371 | 4 |
| 2010 | 25.5 MPG | 22.5 | 30.5 | $2450 | 349 | 2 |
| 2009 | 21.3 MPG | 19.3 | 25 | $2933 | 417 | 3 |
| 2008 | 21.3 MPG | 19 | 24.7 | $2933 | 417 | 3 |
| 2007 | 21.3 MPG | 19 | 24.7 | $2933 | 417 | 3 |
| 2006 | 21.3 MPG | 19 | 24.7 | $2933 | 417 | 3 |
| 2005 | 21.3 MPG | 19 | 24.7 | $2933 | 417 | 3 |
Where a model year offered several engines or drivetrains, the figure is the average across all EPA-tested trims that year — the trim count is shown so you can see how much averaging is involved.
How it compares in its class
Among the 70 sport utility vehicle - 2wd models tracked here, the Hyundai Tucson 2WD ranks 10 on current figures, against a class average of 20.7 MPG.
Closest more-efficient alternatives in the same class: Jeep Compass 2WD (24.3), Jeep Patriot 2WD (24.3), Chevrolet HHR FWD (24.8), Chevrolet HHR Panel FWD (24.8), Volvo XC90 FWD (25).
Tailpipe CO₂ is rated at 364 grams per mile, which works out to roughly 5.5 tonnes a year at 15,000 miles.
Questions
What MPG does the Hyundai Tucson 2WD get?
The 2015 Hyundai Tucson 2WD is rated at 24 MPG combined by the EPA — 22 city and 28 highway. Across all 11 model years in the database it averages 22.9 MPG, ranging from 20 to 26 depending on year and trim.
How much does a Hyundai Tucson 2WD cost in fuel per year?
At 24 MPG and 15,000 miles a year, it burns about 625 gallons — roughly $2000 a year with fuel at $3.20 a gallon, or $0.133 per mile. The EPA's own published annual figure for the 2015 model is $2600.
Has the Hyundai Tucson 2WD become more efficient over time?
Yes. It has gone from 21.3 MPG in 2005 to 24 in 2015 — an improvement of 2.7 MPG, or 13% across 11 model years.
Is the Hyundai Tucson 2WD efficient for its class?
It ranks 10 of 70 in the Sport Utility Vehicle - 2WD class on current figures, against a class average of 20.7 MPG. That is 3.3 better than typical for the class.
EPA test figures from fueleconomy.gov. Cost per mile and annual fuel spend are computed at a reference price of $3.20 per gallon — use your own price. Estimates based on official test figures and average fuel prices. Real-world consumption varies with driving style, load, terrain and maintenance.