The 2024 Hyundai Tucson gets 25 to 38 miles per gallon combined, depending on the version. The best is the 2024 Tucson Hybrid Blue at 38 mpg; the best regular gas version is the 2024 Tucson FWD (4-cyl 2.5 L) at 28 mpg.
In the Small Sport Utility Vehicle 4WD class for 2024, the Tucson ranks 7th (tied with 1 other) of 75 for combined mileage (38 mpg), 6th of 73 for yearly fuel cost ($1,650 for its cheapest version, cheapest first) and 4th of 75 for tailpipe CO2 (100 grams per mile for its lowest version, lowest first). The middle model of the class gets 26 mpg, costs $2,600 a year and puts out 339 grams per mile.
Across all 262 2024 models in the file that burn fuel, the middle best-version figure is 25 mpg and the highest is 57 mpg (Toyota Prius). Of the 261 other models, 19 get more miles per gallon than the 2024 Tucson's best version, 1 other model gets the same and 241 get less. The 2024 Tucson's cheapest version costs $1,650 a year to fuel by the agency's figure; of the 255 other models with a cost figure, 17 cost less, none the same and 238 more.
Open the best-mileage list of this class for 2024. Cost and CO2 in the table are each model's lowest figure over its versions; plug-in hybrid and fuel-cell versions have no fuel cost and are left out of the cost column.
| Place | Model | Best version | mpg | Fuel a year, cheapest version | CO2 g/mi, lowest version |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3 | 2024 Lexus NX | 2024 NX 350h AWD | 39 | $2,000 | 87 |
| 3 | 2024 Toyota RAV4 | 2024 RAV4 Hybrid AWD | 39 | $1,600 | 224 |
| 3 | 2024 Toyota Venza | 2024 Venza AWD | 39 | $1,600 | 227 |
| 7 | 2024 Hyundai TucsonThis car | 2024 Tucson Hybrid Blue | 38 | $1,650 | 100 |
| 7 | 2024 Toyota RAV4 Prime | 2024 RAV4 Prime 4WD | 38 | - | 72 |
| 9 | 2024 Honda CR-V | 2024 CR-V AWD (Hybrid) | 37 | $1,700 | 237 |
| 10 | 2024 Lexus RX | 2024 RX 350h AWD | 36 | $2,150 | 243 |
Pick a 2024 version, then set your miles and fuel price. Fuel price as of 2026-11-14, U.S. Department of Energy / EPA. The price box starts at the dated price of the fuel the picked version burns (regular, midgrade or premium gasoline, diesel, E85 or electricity) and sets the price of that fuel. Miles are limited to 1,000 to 60,000 a year and the price to $0.01 to $20.00; a value outside that is worked out at the nearest limit.
2024 Tucson FWD, 4-cyl 2.5 L: 25 mpg city, 32 highway, 28 combined. The agency's own estimate for the 2024 Tucson version is $2,200 a year (15,000 miles, the agency's fuel prices).
The 3 nearest rivals in the Small Sport Utility Vehicle 4WD class for 2024, picked by closest combined mileage; only versions with a fuel-cost figure are listed. Same miles as on the left. The price box on the left is the price of the fuel of the version you picked: a rival that burns the same fuel uses that price, a rival that burns another fuel keeps the dated price of its own fuel. The 5-year line is 5 times the yearly gap.
The Escape costs $604 less to fuel each year.
Over 5 years the Escape costs $3,020 less to fuel than the Tucson (5 times the yearly difference, at these miles and these prices).
Dollar gaps use each car's best-mileage version.
| Rival in 2024 | Best version | Combined | Fuel a year, agency (15,000 miles) | Against the Tucson (mileage) | Agency yearly fuel cost against the Tucson | Side by side |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 Toyota RAV4 Prime | 2024 RAV4 Prime 4WD | 38 mpg | - | same figure | - | Compare |
| 2024 Ford Escape | 2024 Escape AWD HEV | 39 mpg | $1,600 | 1 higher | $50 less a year | Compare |
| 2024 Honda CR-V | 2024 CR-V AWD (Hybrid) | 37 mpg | $1,700 | 1 lower | $50 more a year | Compare |
EPA test figures for 2024; the last column is the yearly fuel cost against the cheapest version. For plug-in hybrids the miles per gallon and the yearly figure are for driving on gasoline only; the file gives no blended cost, because it depends on how often the car is charged (range is gasoline plus electric; the electric-only range has its own column).
| Version | Engine | Gearbox | Drive | City | Highway | Combined | Fuel a year | CO2 g/mi | Range mi | Electric range mi | Fuel vs cheapest |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 Tucson Hybrid BlueHybrid | 4-cyl 1.6 L | Automatic (AM-S6) | All-wheel | 38 | 38 | 38 | $1,650 | 238 | - | - | cheapest |
| 2024 Tucson HybridHybrid | 4-cyl 1.6 L | Automatic (AM-S6) | All-wheel | 37 | 36 | 37 | $1,700 | 245 | - | - | +$50 |
| 2024 Tucson Plug-in HybridPlug-in hybrid | 4-cyl 1.6 L | Automatic (AM-S6) | All-wheel | 35 | 35 | 35 | $1,800 on gasoline only | 100 | 420 | 33 | - |
| 2024 Tucson FWD | 4-cyl 2.5 L | Automatic (S8) | Front-wheel | 25 | 32 | 28 | $2,200 | 323 | - | - | +$550 |
| 2024 Tucson AWD | 4-cyl 2.5 L | Automatic (S8) | All-wheel | 23 | 29 | 25 | $2,500 | 349 | - | - | +$850 |
The cheapest-to-run hybrid, the 2024 Tucson Hybrid Blue (38 mpg, $1,650 a year), costs $550 a year less in fuel than the cheapest-to-run gas version, the 2024 Tucson FWD (28 mpg, $2,200 a year).
Enter the price difference you were quoted for the 2024 Tucson; this page has no prices. Miles come from the calculator. The fuel price box there sets the price of the fuel of the version picked there; a version here that burns another fuel keeps the dated price of its own fuel. Versions with no fuel-cost figure are not listed.
Type the price difference you were quoted to see the payback.
Tailpipe CO2: the 2024 Tucson Hybrid Blue puts out 238 grams per mile; across the 5 tested versions the figure runs from 100 to 349.
EPA scores (1 to 10, 10 best) for the 2024 Tucson Hybrid Blue: fuel economy score 7 (5 to 8 across versions), greenhouse gas score 7 (5 to 9 across versions).
Cost per 100 miles uses electricity at $0.15 per kWh (as of 2026-11-14, U.S. Department of Energy / EPA). Plug-in hybrid range counts gasoline too.
| Version | Range mi | Charge at 240 V | MPGe | kWh per 100 mi | Cost per 100 mi |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 Tucson Plug-in HybridPlug-in hybrid | 420 | 1.7 h | 80 | 42 | $6.30 |
2024 Tucson Plug-in Hybrid: on gasoline alone the agency's file gives $1,800 a year (15,000 miles); on electricity, 42 kWh per 100 miles at $0.15 per kWh comes to about $945 a year if all 15,000 miles were driven that way. The real cost depends on how often the car is charged, so no single yearly cost is shown for it.
Best combined figure of the Tucson gas version, hybrid and fuel-cell version each model year since 2016, set against the 2024 model.
| Model year | Best gas version | Best hybrid | Best fuel-cell (MPGe) | Versions tested | Against 2024 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | 28 mpg | none | 50 MPGe | 7 | 10 mpg lower than 2024 | |
| 2017 | 28 mpg | none | 50 MPGe | 7 | 10 mpg lower than 2024 | |
| 2018 | 27 mpg | none | none | 6 | 11 mpg lower than 2024 | |
| 2019 | 26 mpg | none | none | 4 | 12 mpg lower than 2024 | |
| 2020 | 25 mpg | none | none | 4 | 13 mpg lower than 2024 | |
| 2021 | 25 mpg | none | none | 4 | 13 mpg lower than 2024 | |
| 2022 | 29 mpg | 38 mpg | none | 5 | same as 2024 | |
| 2023 | 28 mpg | 38 mpg | none | 5 | same as 2024 | |
| 2024This page | 28 mpg | 38 mpg | none | 5 | this page | |
| 2025 | 28 mpg | 38 mpg | none | 5 | same as 2024 | |
| 2026 | 28 mpg | 38 mpg | none | 6 | same as 2024 |
Compared with the 2023 model: 5 versions were tested then and 5 now; the best figure went from 38 to 38 mpg (no change).
The 2025 model has 5 tested versions.
| Version in 2024 | 2024 | 2023 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 Tucson Hybrid Blue, 4-cyl 1.6 L | 38 mpg | 38 mpg | no change |
| 2024 Tucson Hybrid, 4-cyl 1.6 L | 37 mpg | 37 mpg | no change |
| 2024 Tucson Plug-in Hybrid, 4-cyl 1.6 L | 35 mpg | 35 mpg | no change |
| 2024 Tucson FWD, 4-cyl 2.5 L | 28 mpg | 28 mpg | no change |
| 2024 Tucson AWD, 4-cyl 2.5 L | 25 mpg | 25 mpg | no change |
Crash-test stars from the U.S. safety agency's 5-Star Safety Ratings, checked 2026-11-14. 5 is the best.
| Vehicle | Overall | Front | Side | Rollover |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 Hyundai Tucson SUV Later Release AWD | not rated | 5 of 5 | not rated | 4 of 5 |
| 2024 Hyundai Tucson PHEV SUV Later Release AWD | not rated | not rated | not rated | not rated |
The agency lists 8 variants; the first 2 are shown.
The agency's record for the first rated vehicle also lists 16 complaints, 0 recalls, 0 investigations.
Includes agency records filed under: TUCSON, TUCSON HYBRID, TUCSON PHEV.
158 complaints for the 2024 Hyundai Tucson are on file (checked 2026-11-14). Complaints are reports that owners sent to the safety agency. They are not proven defects, and the counts are not adjusted for how many cars were sold.
| Part named in the reports | Reports | |
|---|---|---|
| Forward Collision Avoidance | 41 | |
| Unknown Or Other | 40 | |
| Electrical System | 25 | |
| Service Brakes | 25 | |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 17 |
19 of the 158 reports say the car was in a crash, 0 mention a fire and 11 mention an injury. One report can name more than one part.
Includes agency records filed under: TUCSON, TUCSON HYBRID, TUCSON PHEV.
4 recalls are on file for the 2024 Hyundai Tucson at the U.S. safety agency (checked 2026-11-14). A dealer does recall repairs free of charge.
Includes agency records filed under: TUCSON, TUCSON HYBRID, TUCSON PHEV.
Hyundai Motor America (Hyundai) is recalling certain 2022-2024 Tucson vehicles equipped with an optional Mobis tow hitch wiring harness. The wiring harness may have been installed incorrectly, allowing water into the control module.
Fix: Owners are advised to park outside and away from structures until the recall repair is complete.
Hyundai Motor America (Hyundai) is recalling certain 2024 Tucson and Santa Cruz vehicles. The circuit board in the motor-driven power steering assembly may short circuit, resulting in a loss of power steering assist.
Fix: Dealers will replace the motor-driven power steering electric power pack, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed July 11, 2024.
Hyundai Motor America (Hyundai) is recalling certain 2024 Tucson vehicles. The tire and loading information label may incorrectly indicate information about a spare tire.
Fix: Dealers will inspect and replace the tire and loading information label, as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed September 5, 2023.
Hyundai Motor America (Hyundai) is recalling certain 2023-2024 Palisade Tucson, 2023 Sonata, Elantra, and Kona vehicles.
Fix: Owners are advised to park outside and away from structures until the recall repair is complete. Dealers will inspect and replace the electric oil pump controller, as necessary, free of charge.
Other 2024 models of the same agency class, each with its best combined figure. The Tucson itself is at 38 mpg.
More Hyundai models that have a 2024 page here, with the class of each and its best combined figure.
The 2024 Tucson Hybrid Blue with 38 mpg combined (38 city, 38 highway). Among the regular gas versions it is the 2024 Tucson FWD at 28 mpg.
The 2024 Hyundai Tucson costs between $1,650 and $2,500 to fuel by the agency's estimate, which assumes 15,000 miles a year. The cheapest is the 2024 Tucson Hybrid Blue at $1,650; the dearest is the 2024 Tucson AWD at $2,500. For the plug-in hybrid versions the table and the calculator above give the cost of driving on gasoline only ($1,800 a year at 15,000 miles); no blended yearly cost is shown, because it depends on how often the car is charged. Use the calculator above for your own miles and fuel price.
2024 Tucson Hybrid Blue: 38 mpg combined (38 city, 38 highway); 2024 Tucson Hybrid: 37 mpg combined (37 city, 36 highway); 2024 Tucson Plug-in Hybrid: 35 mpg combined (35 city, 35 highway); 2024 Tucson AWD: 25 mpg combined (23 city, 29 highway).
In the agency's tests the best hybrid, the 2024 Tucson Hybrid Blue, gets 38 mpg combined and the best non-hybrid, the 2024 Tucson FWD, gets 28 mpg: 10 mpg more for the hybrid.
The 2024 Hyundai Tucson is 7th of 75 for combined mileage. The top of the class is the 2024 Kia Sportage at 43 mpg, and the middle figure for the class is 26 mpg. In the list, the next one ahead is the 2024 Toyota Venza at 39 mpg and the next one behind is the 2024 Toyota RAV4 Prime at 38 mpg.
The 2023 model had 5 tested versions and the 2024 model has 5. The best figure went from 38 to 38 mpg (no change).
The 2024 Tucson Plug-in Hybrid takes 1.7 hours for a full charge at 240 volts and uses 42 kWh per 100 miles, about $6.30 per 100 miles at $0.15 per kWh.
In the agency's 5-Star Safety Ratings (checked 2026-11-14; 5 is the best), the stars are 2024 Hyundai Tucson SUV Later Release AWD: front 5, rollover 4; 2024 Hyundai Tucson PHEV SUV Later Release AWD: not rated. The agency lists 8 variants; the first 2 are shown.
158 complaints for the 2024 Hyundai Tucson are on file at the safety agency (checked 2026-11-14); the part named most often is Forward Collision Avoidance (41 reports). Complaints are reports owners sent in, not proven defects.
The agency's database lists 4 recalls for the 2024 Hyundai Tucson (checked 2026-11-14). They are listed above with the repair the maker offers.
For the 2024 Hyundai Tucson: EPA file 2026-11-04; fuel price 2026-11-14; crash tests 2026-11-14; complaints 2026-11-14; recalls 2026-11-14. Not covered: purchase price, towing, reliability, repair and insurance costs.
Mileage and fuel cost for the 2024 Hyundai Tucson: U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, fueleconomy.gov vehicle file (file dated 2026-11-04). Recalls for the 2024 Hyundai Tucson: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (checked 2026-11-14). Crash-test ratings for the 2024 Hyundai Tucson: NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings (checked 2026-11-14). Complaints for the 2024 Hyundai Tucson: NHTSA (checked 2026-11-14). Fuel prices: U.S. Department of Energy / EPA (2026-11-14). Your own mileage depends on how and where you drive. Where our numbers come from.