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Hyundai Tucson Hybrid: MPG and annual fuel cost, 2026
The Hyundai Tucson Hybrid has 2 rated versions for 2026, from 36 to 38 MPG combined; its most efficient version is tied for 34th of 113 small SUVs, in the upper half.
- 38MPG combinedtied 34th of 113 in class
- $1,750a year in fueltied 33rd of 113 in class
- 234g/mile CO2
Where it stands
Compared only with the hybrid models of its class it is tied for 8th of 23 hybrid small SUVs, in the upper half. The median of that narrower group is 36 MPG, against 29 MPG for all small SUVs together.
Among all hybrid models of the year, regardless of size, it is tied for 19th of 88 hybrid models, in the top quarter.
Within the 16 Hyundai models rated for 2026 it is 5th on combined rating; the median of the make's line-up is 34.5 MPG.
In its class, just ahead of it is the Ford Escape Hybrid at 39 MPG and just behind it is the Kia Sorento Hybrid at 37 MPG.
Fuel cost and CO2
Assuming 15,000 miles a year with 55% of them in the city and regular gasoline at $4.47 per gallon, fuelling the most efficient version comes to about $1,750 a year. That is $550 less than the small SUVs median of $2,300, which makes it tied for 33rd of 113 small SUVs, in the upper half.
Tailpipe CO2 is 234 g/mile, 64 g/mile below the small SUVs median of 298.
Rated versions
City and highway ratings are the same, 38. 2 versions are rated for 2026. The most efficient, Tucson Hybrid Blue: 1.6 L, 4 cyl hybrid, Automatic (AM-S6), AWD, gets 38 MPG; the least efficient listed, Tucson Hybrid: 1.6 L, 4 cyl hybrid, Automatic (AM-S6), AWD, gets 36 MPG, a gap of 2 MPG. With the file's assumptions that gap is worth about $100 a year in fuel.
| Version | Combined MPG | City MPG | Highway MPG | Annual fuel cost | CO2 g/mile |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tucson Hybrid Blue: 1.6 L, 4 cyl hybrid, Automatic (AM-S6), AWD | 38 | 38 | 38 | $1,750 | 234 |
| Tucson Hybrid: 1.6 L, 4 cyl hybrid, Automatic (AM-S6), AWD | 36 | 36 | 37 | $1,850 | 243 |
Year by year
The Hyundai Tucson Hybrid is in the data for 5 of the 8 model years from 2019 to 2026. The headline rating did not move between 2022 and 2026: 38 MPG both times.
| Model year | Versions | Best MPG | Lowest MPG | Fuel cost | CO2 g/mi | Class median |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 2 | 38 | 36 | $1,750 | 234 | 29 |
| 2025 | 2 | 38 | 35 | $1,750 | 234 | 29 |
| 2024 | 2 | 38 | 37 | $1,750 | 238 | 28 |
| 2023 | 2 | 38 | 37 | $1,750 | 238 | 27 |
| 2022 | 2 | 38 | 37 | $1,750 | 238 | 26 |
Similar models
| Model | Powertrain | Combined MPG | Annual fuel cost | Model year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mazda CX-50 Hybrid | Hybrid | 38 | $1,750 | 2026 |
| Ford Escape Hybrid | Hybrid | 39 | $1,700 | 2026 |
| Kia Sorento Hybrid | Hybrid | 37 | $1,800 | 2026 |
| Hyundai Santa Fe Hybrid | Hybrid | 36 | $1,850 | 2026 |
| Lexus NX Hybrid | Hybrid | 40 | $2,050 | 2026 |
Compare and rank
Rankings: Small SUVs, Hybrid, Hyundai, Hybrid small SUVs.
Data: US EPA and DOE, as prepared in methods and data.