2018 Hyundai Tucson AWD MPG and Fuel Economy

On this page, you will find a complete guide to the miles per gallon and fuel efficiency data for the 2018 Hyundai Tucson AWD.

The 2018 Hyundai Tucson AWD has 3 model options: Automatic (AM7) 4-cyl, 1.6 L, Automatic (S6) 4-cyl, 2.0 L and Automatic (S6) 4-cyl, 2.4 L.

The 2018 Hyundai Tucson AWD Automatic (AM7) 4-cyl, 1.6 L runs on regular gasoline and is in the Small Sport Utility Vehicle 4WD car class.

The 2018 Hyundai Tucson AWD Automatic (S6) 4-cyl, 2.0 L runs on regular gasoline and is in the Small Sport Utility Vehicle 4WD car class.

The 2018 Hyundai Tucson AWD Automatic (S6) 4-cyl, 2.4 L runs on regular gasoline and is in the Small Sport Utility Vehicle 4WD car class.

🛣 How Many Miles per Gallon (MPG) Does a 2018 Hyundai Tucson AWD Get?

Across all models, the combined average MPG for the 2018 Hyundai Tucson AWD is 23 miles per gallon.

The table below breaks down the MPG for each model option:

Model OptionCombined MPGCity MPGHighway MPG
Automatic (AM7) 4-cyl, 1.6 L252428
Automatic (S6) 4-cyl, 2.0 L232126
Automatic (S6) 4-cyl, 2.4 L222125

💵 What is the Average Yearly Fuel Cost for a 2018 Hyundai Tucson AWD?

The average fuel costs for all models of the 2018 Hyundai Tucson AWD is $2,683.

The average fuel costs have been estimated by government regulators based on 15,000 miles driven per year, using regular gasoline, and a split of 55% city driving and 45% highway driving.

Comparing a 2018 Hyundai Tucson AWD to an average vehicle over 5 years, you will spend $1,917 more on fuel.

The table below shows the fuel costs and 5-year save/spend for each model option:

Model OptionFuel Cost5-Year Save/Spend
Automatic (AM7) 4-cyl, 1.6 L$2,500spend $1,000 more
Automatic (S6) 4-cyl, 2.0 L$2,700spend $2,000 more
Automatic (S6) 4-cyl, 2.4 L$2,850spend $2,750 more

🛢 How Many Barrels of Petroleum Does a 2018 Hyundai Tucson AWD Consume?

Across all models, the average number barrels of petroleum that the 2018 Hyundai Tucson AWD will consume in one year is 13 barrels.

The majority of the world's petroleum is sourced from countries like Saudi Arabia, Russia, Iraq, and the United States.

Model OptionBarrels
Automatic (AM7) 4-cyl, 1.6 L12
Automatic (S6) 4-cyl, 2.0 L13
Automatic (S6) 4-cyl, 2.4 L14

💨 How Many Grams of CO2 Does a 2018 Hyundai Tucson AWD Emit?

The 2018 Hyundai Tucson AWD will emit an average of about 5,695,000 grams of CO2 per year.

🌳 To help you understand the impact of this, a normal tree will absorb around 21,000 grams of CO2 per year. This means that roughly 194 trees would be needed to offset emissions from the 2018 Hyundai Tucson AWD.

Overview

The tables below cover all of the miles per gallon, engine specifications, and emission details we have for the 3 2018 Hyundai Tucson AWD model options.

Automatic (AM7) 4-cyl, 1.6 L

The table below contains all of the details we have for the 2018 Hyundai Tucson AWD Automatic (AM7) 4-cyl, 1.6 L:

City MPG24
Highway MPG28
Combined MPG25
Save/Spend vs Average CarSpend $1,000
Fuel Cost$2,500
Fuel Type 1Regular
Barrels of Petroleum12
Grams of CO25,325,000
Trees Needed to Offset254
DriveAll-Wheel Drive
Cylinders4
Displacement1.6
TransmissionAutomatic (AM7)
Vehicle ClassSmall Sport Utility Vehicle 4WD
Start/Stop?No
Supercharged?No
Turbocharged?Yes

Automatic (S6) 4-cyl, 2.0 L

The table below contains all of the details we have for the 2018 Hyundai Tucson AWD Automatic (S6) 4-cyl, 2.0 L:

City MPG21
Highway MPG26
Combined MPG23
Save/Spend vs Average CarSpend $2,000
Fuel Cost$2,700
Fuel Type 1Regular
Barrels of Petroleum13
Grams of CO25,820,000
Trees Needed to Offset277
DriveAll-Wheel Drive
Cylinders4
Displacement2
TransmissionAutomatic (S6)
Vehicle ClassSmall Sport Utility Vehicle 4WD
Start/Stop?No
Supercharged?No
Turbocharged?No

Automatic (S6) 4-cyl, 2.4 L

The table below contains all of the details we have for the 2018 Hyundai Tucson AWD Automatic (S6) 4-cyl, 2.4 L:

City MPG21
Highway MPG25
Combined MPG22
Save/Spend vs Average CarSpend $2,750
Fuel Cost$2,850
Fuel Type 1Regular
Barrels of Petroleum14
Grams of CO25,940,000
Trees Needed to Offset283
DriveAll-Wheel Drive
Cylinders4
Displacement2.4
TransmissionAutomatic (S6)
Vehicle ClassSmall Sport Utility Vehicle 4WD
Start/Stop?No
Supercharged?No
Turbocharged?No

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