2015 Hyundai Tucson Fuel Cell: MPG and fuel economy
The 2015 Hyundai Tucson Fuel Cell is rated by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency at 50 combined MPG, with 49 MPG in the city and 51 MPG on the highway. That puts it well above the average for cars in the Small Sport Utility Vehicle 2WD class in the same model year.
This page collects every fuel-economy figure the EPA publishes for the 2015 Hyundai Tucson Fuel Cell. Below you will find the headline combined, city, and highway MPG, the estimated annual fuel cost at three different driving levels, the tailpipe CO₂ emissions, and a full breakdown of the engine and drivetrain. If you want to know whether this generation got more or less efficient over the years, the year-over-year table further down covers every model year the EPA has rated.
Key takeaways
- Returns 102% better combined MPG than the average car in the Small Sport Utility Vehicle 2WD class for the 2015 model year (24.7 MPG class average).
- The 2015 Hyundai Tucson Fuel Cell is the most efficient car in the Small Sport Utility Vehicle 2WD class for the 2015 model year, with its 50 MPG rating leading the segment.
- EPA estimates this car saves around $10,750 in fuel over five years compared with an average new vehicle of the same model year.
Fuel economy at a glance
These are the EPA's official ratings for the 2015 Hyundai Tucson Fuel Cell. The numbers come from a standardised laboratory test cycle and are the same figures that appear on the window sticker of every new car. Real-world mileage varies with driving style, weather, fuel quality, and how heavily loaded the car is.
Combined MPG is a 55/45 weighted blend of the city and highway test cycles. The EPA uses it as the single number you can compare across the entire dataset, including hybrids and EVs (which use the equivalent MPGe figure).
| Combined MPG | 50 MPG |
| City MPG | 49 MPG |
| Highway MPG | 51 MPG |
| Annual fuel cost | $0 |
| Tailpipe CO₂ | — |
| Fuel type | Hydrogen |
How the 2015 Hyundai Tucson Fuel Cell compares
The 2015 Hyundai Tucson Fuel Cell returns 50 combined MPG. Cars in the Small Sport Utility Vehicle 2WD class for the same model year average 24.7 MPG, which puts this car ahead of the class average by about 102%.
Within the Small Sport Utility Vehicle 2WD class for the 2015 model year, the Hyundai Tucson Fuel Cell is the leader. No other car in the same class beat its 50 MPG rating. The bar chart below shows it alongside the class average and the average new car for some additional context.
For broader context, the average new car of the 2015 model year (across all classes) returns 24.6 MPG. Larger vehicles pull the all-cars average down, so do not use that figure on its own to judge a small car or a hybrid. The full list of the most efficient cars of the 2015 model year is on its own page.
Year-over-year MPG for the Hyundai Tucson Fuel Cell
The EPA has rated the Hyundai Tucson Fuel Cell across 3 model years, from 2015 Hyundai Tucson Fuel Cell through 2017 Hyundai Tucson Fuel Cell. The numbers below are the best combined MPG figure the EPA published for each year, which lets you see when the car was at its most efficient and how recent generations stack up.
Combined MPG has stayed in roughly the same range across the run, hovering close to 50 MPG.
| Year | Combined MPG | Open year page |
|---|---|---|
| 2017 | 50 MPG | 2017 Hyundai Tucson Fuel Cell |
| 2016 | 50 MPG | 2016 Hyundai Tucson Fuel Cell |
| 2015 | 50 MPG | this page |
Compare against other Small Sport Utility Vehicle 2WD for 2015
If you are cross-shopping the 2015 Hyundai Tucson Fuel Cell, the most useful comparison is against the other cars in the Small Sport Utility Vehicle 2WD class for the same model year. The list below shows the highest-MPG peers, ranked from most to least efficient. Click any of them to open its full page.
Specifications
Engine, transmission, and drivetrain together drive most of the variation in fuel economy across trims. A larger engine moves the car with less effort but burns more fuel. A turbo lets a small engine punch above its weight, often without much MPG penalty. All-wheel drive adds traction and weight, and usually costs a couple of MPG compared with two-wheel drive of the same engine.
- Vehicle class
- Small Sport Utility Vehicle 2WD
- Transmission
- Automatic (A1)
- Drivetrain
- Front-Wheel Drive
- Fuel type
- Hydrogen
- Annual petroleum use
- 1.3 barrels per year
Common questions about the 2015 Hyundai Tucson Fuel Cell
Quick answers to the questions people most often search for when looking up the 2015 Hyundai Tucson Fuel Cell.
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Is the 2015 Hyundai Tucson Fuel Cell fuel efficient?
Yes. The 2015 Hyundai Tucson Fuel Cell returns 50 combined MPG, which beats the average car in the Small Sport Utility Vehicle 2WD class for the same model year by about 102%. -
What MPG does the 2015 Hyundai Tucson Fuel Cell get?
The EPA rates the 2015 Hyundai Tucson Fuel Cell at 50 combined MPG, 49 MPG in city driving, and 51 MPG on the highway. Real-world numbers depend on your driving style, the weather, and how loaded the car is. -
How much does it cost to fuel a 2015 Hyundai Tucson Fuel Cell per year?
The EPA estimates an annual fuel cost of $0 for the 2015 Hyundai Tucson Fuel Cell. That figure assumes 15,000 miles of driving per year, a 55% city and 45% highway split, and the EPA's published average fuel price for the rated fuel grade. -
What fuel does the 2015 Hyundai Tucson Fuel Cell use?
The EPA lists the 2015 Hyundai Tucson Fuel Cell as running on hydrogen. Using a different grade than the manufacturer specifies can affect fuel economy and engine longevity. -
Has the Hyundai Tucson Fuel Cell become more fuel efficient over time?
Combined MPG has stayed close to flat across the run. Both the earliest (2015 Hyundai Tucson Fuel Cell, 50 MPG) and most recent (2017 Hyundai Tucson Fuel Cell, 50 MPG) versions sit in the same range. -
What is the difference between the city and highway MPG of the 2015 Hyundai Tucson Fuel Cell?
City driving returns 49 MPG and highway driving returns 51 MPG, a gap of 2 MPG. The two figures are close enough that the car will hold its rated efficiency well across most driving patterns. -
What transmission and drivetrain does the 2015 Hyundai Tucson Fuel Cell have?
The 2015 Hyundai Tucson Fuel Cell comes with a automatic (a1) transmission and front-wheel drive. -
Is the 2015 Hyundai Tucson Fuel Cell the most efficient car in its class?
Yes. Among cars in the Small Sport Utility Vehicle 2WD class for the 2015 model year, the Hyundai Tucson Fuel Cell returns the highest combined MPG at 50 MPG. No other car in the same class beats that figure. -
How much does the 2015 Hyundai Tucson Fuel Cell save on fuel compared to an average car?
The EPA estimates that over five years, the 2015 Hyundai Tucson Fuel Cell will save you about $10,750 in fuel compared with an average new vehicle of the same model year. That figure uses the same 15,000 mile per year and EPA fuel-price assumption as the annual fuel cost. -
How much petroleum does the 2015 Hyundai Tucson Fuel Cell use per year?
The EPA estimates the 2015 Hyundai Tucson Fuel Cell consumes about 1.3 barrels of petroleum per year, based on the standard 15,000 miles of driving. A barrel is 42 U.S. gallons of crude oil, which is refined into gasoline plus other products.
Source: U.S. EPA fuel economy dataset. Annual fuel cost figures assume 15,000 miles of driving per year and a 55% city, 45% highway split. Real-world mileage varies with driving conditions, vehicle maintenance, fuel quality, and driver behaviour.