2023 Hyundai Tucson EPA Fuel Economy Summary

The 2023 Hyundai Tucson delivers an EPA-certified 25–38 MPG combined (23–38 city / 28–38 highway depending on engine and drivetrain) across 5 configurations. Hybrid variants achieve up to 38 MPG combined, compared to 28 MPG for standard gasoline trims. Plug-in hybrid (PHEV) models offer up to 33 miles of all-electric range at 80 MPGe. Estimated annual fuel costs range from $1,600 to $2,450.

Combined MPG
25–38 MPG
55% city / 45% highway weighted
City MPG
23–38 MPG
Stop-and-go urban cycle
Highway MPG
28–38 MPG
Sustained open-highway test
Annual Fuel Cost
$1,600–2,450
EPA estimate @ 15,000 miles/yr

2023 Hyundai Tucson Powertrain & Efficiency Comparison

Factual efficiency differences across gasoline, hybrid, plug-in hybrid, and electric variants

Internal Combustion

Standard Gasoline Trims

25–28 MPG Combined

Annual Fuel Cost: $2,200–$2,450 (2 configurations)

Gas-Electric Hybrid

Hybrid (HEV) Trims

37–38 MPG Combined

Annual Fuel Cost: $1,600–$1,650 (Saves ~$600/yr vs gas)

Plug-In Hybrid

Plug-In Hybrid (PHEV)

33 mi EV Range • 80 MPGe

Gasoline Combined: 35 MPG • Annual Energy Cost: $1,750

Official EPA Fuel Economy Ratings by Configuration (5 Variants)

Laboratory certification test values across engine, transmission, and drivetrain permutations

Configuration / Model Powertrain Drivetrain Transmission City Highway Combined EV Range Annual Fuel Cost CO2 (g/mi)
Tucson Hybrid Blue Regular 1.6L Hybrid All-Wheel Drive Automatic (AM-S6) 38 MPG 38 MPG 38 MPG $1,600
Tucson Hybrid Regular 1.6L Hybrid All-Wheel Drive Automatic (AM-S6) 37 MPG 36 MPG 37 MPG $1,650
Tucson Plug-in Hybrid Regular Gas and Electricity 1.6L Plug-in Hybrid All-Wheel Drive Automatic (AM-S6) 87 MPGe (35 MPG) 74 MPGe (35 MPG) 80 MPGe (35 MPG) 33 mi $1,750
Tucson FWD Regular 2.5L 4-Cyl Gas Front-Wheel Drive Automatic (S8) 25 MPG 32 MPG 28 MPG $2,200
Tucson AWD Regular 2.5L 4-Cyl Gas All-Wheel Drive Automatic (S8) 23 MPG 28 MPG 25 MPG $2,450
EPA Test Methodology: Fuel economy estimates are determined by vehicle manufacturers in accordance with EPA regulations (40 CFR Part 600) and verified by EPA laboratories. Estimates assume 15,000 miles per year of driving (55% city, 45% highway) at prevailing fuel and electricity prices.

Deterministic Fuel Cost & Consumption Benchmarks

Standardized annual energy consumption and operating cost metrics based on 15,000 annual miles

Fuel Cost per 25 Miles

$2.30–$3.50

Based on $3.50 per gallon regular gasoline

Annual Fuel Consumption

395–600 Gallons

Estimated annual energy units needed for 15,000 miles

5-Year Fuel Cost vs Avg Vehicle

Official EPA Benchmark

Compared to the average new vehicle over 5 years

Official US Government Data Provenance

Fuel economy ratings, electric range figures, and energy cost estimates on this page are retrieved directly from the United States Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and U.S. Department of Energy (FuelEconomy.gov) certified vehicle database.

Local Production Store Compiled: August 2026 • Deterministic Audited Dataset • Zero Dynamic External API Runtime Latency.