Hyundai Tucson MPG, gas tank, tires, and towing

The 2026 Hyundai Tucson gets 28 mpg combined with front-wheel drive and 26 mpg with all-wheel drive, according to the EPA. The Tucson Hybrid is rated 36 to 38 mpg, and the Plug-in Hybrid 35 mpg on gas. The gas Tucson’s 14.3-gallon tank is good for roughly 400 miles. Every 2016–2026 Tucson manual we checked calls for 35 psi in all four tires.

Published November 13, 2026 · Sources · Share

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Tucson generations at a glance

  • 2008–2009 (1st generation): a 2.0-liter four-cylinder or a 2.7-liter V6, front-wheel drive or 4WD.
  • 2010–2015 (2nd generation): a 2.4-liter on all years and a 2.0-liter from 2011, front- or all-wheel drive.
  • 2016–2021 (3rd generation): a 2.0-liter with a 6-speed automatic, a 1.6-liter turbo with a 7-speed dual-clutch transmission (2016–2018), and a 2.4-liter (2018–2021). Restyled for 2019.
  • 2022 and later (4th generation): a 2.5-liter with an 8-speed automatic, plus a hybrid and a plug-in hybrid built around a 1.6-liter turbo. Refreshed for 2025 with a new interior.

Tucson gas mileage by year

Open a model year to see each EPA version. The hybrid gains the most in town, where the electric motor does more of the work. The Plug-in Hybrid figure is for gasoline only; on short trips it can run on its battery, so a driver who plugs in daily uses much less gas. The 2016–2018 1.6 turbo Eco was the thriftiest gas Tucson of its generation, at 28 mpg combined.

202626–38 mpg combined · 6 versions
2026 Hyundai Tucson: EPA MPG by version
VersionCombinedCityHighway
Tucson AWD2.5L 4-cyl, Auto (S8), AWD262430
Tucson FWD2.5L 4-cyl, Auto (S8), FWD282533
Tucson Hybrid1.6L 4-cyl, Auto (AM-S6), FWD, hybrid384035
Tucson Hybrid1.6L 4-cyl, Auto (AM-S6), AWD, hybrid363637
Tucson Hybrid Blue1.6L 4-cyl, Auto (AM-S6), AWD, hybrid383838
Tucson Plug-in Hybrid1.6L 4-cyl, Auto (AM-S6), AWD, plug-in hybrid353535
202526–38 mpg combined · 5 versions
2025 Hyundai Tucson: EPA MPG by version
VersionCombinedCityHighway
Tucson AWD2.5L 4-cyl, Auto (S8), AWD262430
Tucson FWD2.5L 4-cyl, Auto (S8), FWD282533
Tucson Hybrid1.6L 4-cyl, Auto (AM-S6), AWD, hybrid353535
Tucson Hybrid Blue1.6L 4-cyl, Auto (AM-S6), AWD, hybrid383838
Tucson Plug-in Hybrid1.6L 4-cyl, Auto (AM-S6), AWD, plug-in hybrid353535
202425–38 mpg combined · 5 versions
2024 Hyundai Tucson: EPA MPG by version
VersionCombinedCityHighway
Tucson AWD2.5L 4-cyl, Auto (S8), AWD252329
Tucson FWD2.5L 4-cyl, Auto (S8), FWD282532
Tucson Hybrid1.6L 4-cyl, Auto (AM-S6), AWD, hybrid373736
Tucson Hybrid Blue1.6L 4-cyl, Auto (AM-S6), AWD, hybrid383838
Tucson Plug-in Hybrid1.6L 4-cyl, Auto (AM-S6), AWD, plug-in hybrid353535
202325–38 mpg combined · 5 versions
2023 Hyundai Tucson: EPA MPG by version
VersionCombinedCityHighway
Tucson AWD2.5L 4-cyl, Auto (S8), AWD252328
Tucson FWD2.5L 4-cyl, Auto (S8), FWD282532
Tucson Hybrid1.6L 4-cyl, Auto (AM-S6), AWD, hybrid373736
Tucson Hybrid Blue1.6L 4-cyl, Auto (AM-S6), AWD, hybrid383838
Tucson Plug-in Hybrid1.6L 4-cyl, Auto (AM-S6), AWD, plug-in hybrid353535
202226–38 mpg combined · 5 versions
2022 Hyundai Tucson: EPA MPG by version
VersionCombinedCityHighway
Tucson AWD2.5L 4-cyl, Auto (S8), AWD262429
Tucson FWD2.5L 4-cyl, Auto (S8), FWD292633
Tucson Hybrid1.6L 4-cyl, Auto (AM-S6), AWD, hybrid373736
Tucson Hybrid Blue1.6L 4-cyl, Auto (AM-S6), AWD, hybrid383838
Tucson Plug-in Hybrid1.6L 4-cyl, Auto (AM-S6), AWD, plug-in hybrid353535
202123–25 mpg combined · 4 versions
2021 Hyundai Tucson: EPA MPG by version
VersionCombinedCityHighway
Tucson AWD2.0L 4-cyl, Auto (S6), AWD232225
Tucson AWD2.4L 4-cyl, Auto (S6), AWD232126
Tucson FWD2.0L 4-cyl, Auto (S6), FWD252328
Tucson FWD2.4L 4-cyl, Auto (S6), FWD252228
202023–25 mpg combined · 4 versions
2020 Hyundai Tucson: EPA MPG by version
VersionCombinedCityHighway
Tucson AWD2.0L 4-cyl, Auto (S6), AWD232225
Tucson AWD2.4L 4-cyl, Auto (S6), AWD232126
Tucson FWD2.0L 4-cyl, Auto (S6), FWD252328
Tucson FWD2.4L 4-cyl, Auto (S6), FWD252228
201923–26 mpg combined · 4 versions
2019 Hyundai Tucson: EPA MPG by version
VersionCombinedCityHighway
Tucson AWD2.0L 4-cyl, Auto (S6), AWD232225
Tucson AWD2.4L 4-cyl, Auto (S6), AWD232126
Tucson FWD2.0L 4-cyl, Auto (S6), FWD262330
Tucson FWD2.4L 4-cyl, Auto (S6), FWD252228
2010–2018ranges by year · details on fueleconomy.gov
Hyundai Tucson, 2010–2018: EPA MPG range across versions
YearCombinedCityHighwayVersions
201822–2721–2525–306
201723–2821–2626–326
201623–2821–2626–326
201522–2520–2325–284
201422–2520–2325–284
201321–2519–2225–306
201221–2519–2225–306
201122–2520–2326–306
201024–2621–2328–314

EPA estimates for new vehicles from fueleconomy.gov (U.S. EPA and U.S. DOE), data retrieved November 12, 2026. Your mileage will vary with how and where you drive. EPA data on this site starts with the 2010 model year.

Gas tank size and range

The gas Tucson holds 14.27 gallons (14.26 from 2025), the hybrid 13.7, and the Plug-in Hybrid 11. The 2016–2021 Tucson had a bigger 16.4-gallon tank. Range below is tank size times the EPA combined rating, a best case. To cost out a drive, use the trip gas cost calculator.

Hyundai Tucson: fuel tank and estimated range (tank × EPA combined MPG)
YearsEngineFuel tankEPA combinedRange on a full tank
2022–20242.5L 4-cylinder (Smartstream G2.5 GDI)14.27 gal725–29 mpgabout 360–410 miles
2025–20262.5L 4-cylinder (Smartstream G2.5 GDI)14.26 gal1426–28 mpgabout 370–400 miles
2022–20231.6L turbo 4-cylinder hybrid13.7 gal2037–38 mpgabout 510–520 miles
20241.6L turbo 4-cylinder hybridCheck your owner’s manual37–38 mpgCheck your owner’s manual
2025–20261.6L turbo 4-cylinder hybrid13.7 gal2235–38 mpgabout 480–520 miles
2022–20231.6L turbo 4-cylinder plug-in hybrid11 gal2035 mpgabout 380 miles
20241.6L turbo 4-cylinder plug-in hybridCheck your owner’s manual35 mpgCheck your owner’s manual
2025–20261.6L turbo 4-cylinder plug-in hybrid11 gal2235 mpgabout 380 miles
20162.0L 4-cylinder (Nu 2.0 GDI)16.38 gal223–26 mpgabout 380–430 miles
20161.6L turbo 4-cylinder (Gamma 1.6 T-GDI) with DCT16.38 gal225–28 mpgabout 410–460 miles
20172.0L 4-cylinder (Nu 2.0 GDI)Check your owner’s manual23–26 mpgCheck your owner’s manual
20171.6L turbo 4-cylinder (Gamma 1.6 T-GDI) with DCTCheck your owner’s manual25–28 mpgCheck your owner’s manual
20182.0L 4-cylinder (Nu 2.0 GDI)16.38 gal323–26 mpgabout 380–430 miles
20182.4L 4-cylinder (Theta 2.4 GDI)16.38 gal322–24 mpgabout 360–390 miles
20181.6L turbo 4-cylinder (Gamma 1.6 T-GDI) with DCT16.38 gal325–27 mpgabout 410–440 miles
20192.0L 4-cylinder (Nu 2.0 GDI)16.38 gal423–26 mpgabout 380–430 miles
20192.4L 4-cylinder (Theta 2.4 GDI)16.38 gal423–25 mpgabout 380–410 miles
2020–20212.0L 4-cylinder (Nu 2.0 GDI)16.38 gal523–25 mpgabout 380–410 miles
2020–20212.4L 4-cylinder (Theta 2.4 GDI)16.38 gal523–25 mpgabout 380–410 miles
2011–20152.0L 4-cylinderCheck your owner’s manual22–25 mpgCheck your owner’s manual
2010–20152.4L 4-cylinderCheck your owner’s manual21–26 mpgCheck your owner’s manual
20082.0L 4-cylinder15 gal1Before EPA data hereCheck your owner’s manual
20082.7L V617 gal1Before EPA data hereCheck your owner’s manual
20092.0L 4-cylinderCheck your owner’s manualBefore EPA data hereCheck your owner’s manual
20092.7L V6Check your owner’s manualBefore EPA data hereCheck your owner’s manual

Tucson tire size and pressure

In the 2016 and 2018–2026 Tucson manuals, Hyundai lists 35 psi front and rear, cold, for every listed tire size at normal load. The size depends on the wheels: 17-, 18-, or 19-inch. Check pressure cold, before driving, and go by the label on the driver’s door frame if it shows a different number for your tires. If the warning light comes on, see tire pressure light.

Hyundai Tucson: tire size and pressure (cold) by trim
YearsTrimTire sizeFrontRear
2022–202617-inch wheels235/65R17835 psi35 psi
2025–202618-inch wheels235/60R181535 psi35 psi
2022–202619-inch wheels235/55R19835 psi35 psi
201617-inch wheels225/60R17235 psi35 psi
201619-inch wheels245/45R19235 psi35 psi
2018–202117-inch wheels225/60R17535 psi35 psi
2019–202118-inch wheels225/55R18535 psi35 psi
2018–202119-inch wheels245/45R19535 psi35 psi
2008StandardP215/65R161Check your owner’s manualCheck your owner’s manual
2008OptionalP235/60R161Check your owner’s manualCheck your owner’s manual

Tucson oil at a glance

The 2022 and later Tucson takes full synthetic 0W-20. The 2016–2021 Tucson takes 5W-20 with the 2.0 and 2.4 engines and 5W-30 with the 1.6 turbo. Hyundai’s newer manuals give the oil amount for a drain and refill without saying whether it includes the filter, so we list those amounts as notes rather than as with-filter figures. Every year: Tucson oil type and capacity.

Hyundai Tucson oil at a glance
YearsEngineOilCapacity
2022–20242.5L 4-cylinder (Smartstream G2.5 GDI)0W-207Check your owner’s manual
2025–20262.5L 4-cylinder (Smartstream G2.5 GDI)0W-2014Check your owner’s manual
2022–20231.6L turbo 4-cylinder hybrid0W-2020Check your owner’s manual
20241.6L turbo 4-cylinder hybridCheck your owner’s manualCheck your owner’s manual
2025–20261.6L turbo 4-cylinder hybrid0W-2022Check your owner’s manual
2022–20231.6L turbo 4-cylinder plug-in hybrid0W-2020Check your owner’s manual
20241.6L turbo 4-cylinder plug-in hybridCheck your owner’s manualCheck your owner’s manual
2025–20261.6L turbo 4-cylinder plug-in hybrid0W-2022Check your owner’s manual
20162.0L 4-cylinder (Nu 2.0 GDI)5W-202Check your owner’s manual
20161.6L turbo 4-cylinder (Gamma 1.6 T-GDI) with DCT5W-302Check your owner’s manual
20172.0L 4-cylinder (Nu 2.0 GDI)Check your owner’s manualCheck your owner’s manual
20171.6L turbo 4-cylinder (Gamma 1.6 T-GDI) with DCTCheck your owner’s manualCheck your owner’s manual
20182.0L 4-cylinder (Nu 2.0 GDI)5W-203Check your owner’s manual
20182.4L 4-cylinder (Theta 2.4 GDI)5W-203Check your owner’s manual
20181.6L turbo 4-cylinder (Gamma 1.6 T-GDI) with DCT5W-303Check your owner’s manual
20192.0L 4-cylinder (Nu 2.0 GDI)5W-204Check your owner’s manual
20192.4L 4-cylinder (Theta 2.4 GDI)5W-204Check your owner’s manual
2020–20212.0L 4-cylinder (Nu 2.0 GDI)5W-205Check your owner’s manual
2020–20212.4L 4-cylinder (Theta 2.4 GDI)5W-205Check your owner’s manual
2011–20152.0L 4-cylinderCheck your owner’s manualCheck your owner’s manual
2010–20152.4L 4-cylinderCheck your owner’s manualCheck your owner’s manual
20082.0L 4-cylinder5W-20 or 5W-30 (10W-30 above 0°F)14.23 qt (4.0 L) with filter
20082.7L V65W-20 or 5W-30 (10W-30 above 0°F)14.76 qt (4.5 L) with filter
20092.0L 4-cylinderCheck your owner’s manualCheck your owner’s manual
20092.7L V6Check your owner’s manualCheck your owner’s manual

Tucson towing capacity

With a braked trailer, Hyundai’s manuals give these limits:

  • 2008: 1,500 lb with the 2.0 and 2,000 lb with the 2.7 V6.
  • 2016: 1,500 lb. 2018: 1,500 lb with the 1.6 turbo and 2,000 lb with the 2.0 or 2.4. 2019–2021: 2,000 lb.
  • 2022–2024 gas: 2,000 lb. 2025 gas with the trailer package: 3,500 lb. 2026 gas: 2,750 lb.
  • Hybrid and Plug-in Hybrid: 2,000 lb.

Without trailer brakes the limits are much lower: about 1,650 lb on the 2022 and later models, and 1,000 lb in the 2008 manual. Turn Idle Stop and Go off when towing, as the manual advises.

  • 4th generation (2022–2026): up to 3,500 lb16
  • 3rd generation (2016–2021): up to 2,000 lb5
  • 2nd generation (2010–2015): Check your owner’s manual
  • 1st generation (2008–2009): up to 2,000 lb1

Recalls: check by VIN

Recalls depend on the exact vehicle, not just the year. Enter your 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see any open recalls on your Tucson. The VIN is at the lower driver’s-side corner of the windshield and on your registration. A Hyundai dealer does recall repairs for free.

What to record in your log

  • Each fill-up: date, odometer, and gallons. Two full fill-ups in a row give your real MPG; the MPG calculator does the math.
  • Each oil change, with the date. Hyundai’s schedule is miles or months, whichever comes first, so a low-mileage Tucson is due by the calendar.
  • Whether your driving counts as severe in Hyundai’s list: it shortens the oil interval.
  • Receipts for every service: they are your proof that the maintenance was done.

A car maintenance log keeps this in one place. The full schedule: Tucson maintenance schedule. More on Hyundai service: Hyundai maintenance schedule.

FAQ

What is the gas mileage of a Hyundai Tucson?

The EPA rates the 2026 Tucson at 28 mpg combined with front-wheel drive and 26 mpg with all-wheel drive, the Tucson Hybrid at 36 to 38 mpg, and the Plug-in Hybrid at 35 mpg on gas. A 2019 Tucson is rated 23 to 26 mpg.

How big is the Hyundai Tucson gas tank?

About 14.3 gallons on the 2022–2026 gas Tucson, 13.7 gallons on the hybrid, 11 gallons on the Plug-in Hybrid, and 16.4 gallons on 2016–2021 models, according to Hyundai’s manuals.

What tire pressure does a Hyundai Tucson take?

35 psi front and rear, cold, in every 2016–2026 Hyundai manual we checked. Check the label on the driver’s door frame for your tires.

How much can a Hyundai Tucson tow?

Most Tucsons are rated 2,000 lb with trailer brakes. The 2025 gas model with the trailer package is rated 3,500 lb and the 2026 gas model 2,750 lb.

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Sources

  1. 2008 Hyundai Tucson Owner’s Manual (PDF; specifications pp. 9-2 to 9-4, trailer weight p. 2-27, maintenance p. 5-5) (checked November 12, 2026)
  2. 2016 Hyundai Tucson Owner’s Manual (PDF; lubricants and tires pp. 8-6 to 8-9, towing p. 5-91, maintenance p. 7-9) (checked November 12, 2026)
  3. 2018 Hyundai Tucson Owner’s Manual (PDF; lubricants and tires pp. 8-6 to 8-10, maintenance ch. 7) (checked November 12, 2026)
  4. 2019 Hyundai Tucson Owner’s Manual (PDF, archived; lubricants and tires pp. 8-6 to 8-9) (checked November 12, 2026)
  5. 2020 Hyundai Tucson Owner’s Manual (PDF; lubricants and tires pp. 8-6 to 8-9, towing ch. 5, maintenance pp. 7-8 to 7-13) (checked November 12, 2026)
  6. 2021 Hyundai Tucson Owner’s Manual (PDF; lubricants and tires pp. 8-6 to 8-9) (checked November 12, 2026)
  7. 2022 Hyundai Tucson Owner’s Manual, Recommended lubricants and capacities (checked November 12, 2026)
  8. 2022 Hyundai Tucson Owner’s Manual, Tires and wheels (checked November 12, 2026)
  9. 2022 Hyundai Tucson Owner’s Manual, Trailer towing (maximum towing limits) (checked November 12, 2026)
  10. 2022 Hyundai Tucson Owner’s Manual, Scheduled maintenance services (checked November 12, 2026)
  11. 2022 Hyundai Tucson Owner’s Manual, Normal maintenance schedule and maintenance under severe usage conditions (checked November 12, 2026)
  12. 2023 Hyundai Tucson Owner’s Manual (PDF; lubricants p. 10-6, tires p. 10-4, towing ch. 6) (checked November 12, 2026)
  13. 2024 Hyundai Tucson Owner’s Manual (PDF; lubricants p. 10-6, tires p. 10-4, towing ch. 6) (checked November 12, 2026)
  14. 2025 Hyundai Tucson Owner’s Manual, Recommended lubricants and capacities (checked November 12, 2026)
  15. 2025 Hyundai Tucson Owner’s Manual, Tires and wheels (checked November 12, 2026)
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  17. 2026 Hyundai Tucson Owner’s Manual, Recommended lubricants and capacities (checked November 12, 2026)
  18. 2026 Hyundai Tucson Owner’s Manual, Reference weight and distance when towing a trailer (checked November 12, 2026)
  19. 2022 Hyundai Tucson Hybrid / Plug-in Hybrid Owner’s Manual (PDF; lubricants p. 2-18, tires p. 2-16, towing ch. 6) (checked November 12, 2026)
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