Hyundai Tucson Hybrid Blue
38 MPG The 2026 Hyundai Tucson Hybrid Blue is EPA-rated at 38 MPG combined (38 city / 38 highway). Over 15,000 miles a year that is about 395 gallons, $1263 a year in fuel, or $0.084 per mile at $3.20/gal.
Across its full 2022–2026 run it averages 38 MPG, essentially flat across 5 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 | $0.066 | $658 | $987 | $1316 |
| $3.00/gal | $0.079 | $789 | $1184 | $1579 |
| $3.20/gal | $0.084 | $842 | $1263 | $1684 |
| $3.50/gal | $0.092 | $921 | $1382 | $1842 |
| $4.00/gal | $0.105 | $1053 | $1579 | $2105 |
| $4.50/gal | $0.118 | $1184 | $1776 | $2368 |
| $5.00/gal | $0.132 | $1316 | $1974 | $2632 |
Every model year
| Year | Combined | City | Highway | EPA fuel cost/yr | CO₂ g/mi | Trims |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 38 MPG | 38 | 38 | $1650 | 234 | 1 |
| 2025 | 38 MPG | 38 | 38 | $1650 | 234 | 1 |
| 2024 | 38 MPG | 38 | 38 | $1650 | 238 | 1 |
| 2023 | 38 MPG | 38 | 38 | $1650 | 238 | 1 |
| 2022 | 38 MPG | 38 | 38 | $1650 | 238 | 1 |
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 130 small sport utility vehicle 4wd models tracked here, the Hyundai Tucson Hybrid Blue ranks 12 on current figures, against a class average of 29.1 MPG.
Closest more-efficient alternatives in the same class: Ford Escape AWD HEV (39), Lexus NX 350h AWD (39), Toyota RAV4 Hybrid AWD (39), Toyota Venza AWD (39), Ford Mustang Mach-E GT (90).
Tailpipe CO₂ is rated at 234 grams per mile, which works out to roughly 3.5 tonnes a year at 15,000 miles.
Questions
What MPG does the Hyundai Tucson Hybrid Blue get?
The 2026 Hyundai Tucson Hybrid Blue is rated at 38 MPG combined by the EPA — 38 city and 38 highway. Across all 5 model years in the database it averages 38 MPG, ranging from 38 to 38 depending on year and trim.
How much does a Hyundai Tucson Hybrid Blue cost in fuel per year?
At 38 MPG and 15,000 miles a year, it burns about 395 gallons — roughly $1263 a year with fuel at $3.20 a gallon, or $0.084 per mile. The EPA's own published annual figure for the 2026 model is $1650.
Has the Hyundai Tucson Hybrid Blue become more efficient over time?
Barely. It sits at 38 MPG today against 38 in 2022 — essentially flat across 5 model years, with efficiency gains offset by weight and power creep.
Is the Hyundai Tucson Hybrid Blue efficient for its class?
It ranks 12 of 130 in the Small Sport Utility Vehicle 4WD class on current figures, against a class average of 29.1 MPG. That is 8.9 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.