Hyundai Tucson Fuel Cell MPG by year — every rating on record
The Hyundai Tucson Fuel Cell has a combined EPA fuel economy rating for 3 model years, from 2015 to 2017. Across those years its best rated version returned 50 mpg (2015) and its thirstiest returned 50 mpg (2015). The EPA record holds 3 configurations for this nameplate, most recently a Small Sport Utility Vehicle 2WD.
Year-by-year EPA ratings
| Model year | Configurations | Best combined | Worst combined | Class rank that year | Drivetrains | Fuel | EPA class |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2015 | 1 | 50 mpg | 50 mpg | #1 of 53 (100th pct) | Front-Wheel Drive | Hydrogen | Small Sport Utility Vehicle 2WD |
| 2016 | 1 | 50 mpg | 50 mpg | #2 of 51 (98th pct) | Front-Wheel Drive | Hydrogen | Small Sport Utility Vehicle 2WD |
| 2017 | 1 | 50 mpg | 50 mpg | #2 of 52 (98th pct) | Front-Wheel Drive | Hydrogen | Small Sport Utility Vehicle 2WD |
Where it has stood in its class
Ranked against every other nameplate the EPA filed under the same class that year. The Hyundai Tucson Fuel Cell placed highest in 2015 at #1 of 53, and lowest in 2016 at #2 of 51. It spent 3 of its 3 ranked years in the top half of its class.
Every configuration on record
All 3 configurations EPA lists for this nameplate, newest first.
| Year | Configuration | Engine detail | City | Highway | Combined | Gallons/yr | Barrels/yr | EPA fuel cost/yr | Range | CO2 g/mi | GHG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2017 | Front-Wheel Drive Automatic (A1) Hydrogen | PEM, FCV | 49 | 51 | 50 | 230.0 | 1.3 | n/a | 265 mi | n/a | 10/10 |
| 2016 | Front-Wheel Drive Automatic (A1) Hydrogen | PEM, FCV | 49 | 51 | 50 | 230.0 | 1.3 | n/a | 265 mi | n/a | 10/10 |
| 2015 | Front-Wheel Drive Automatic (A1) Hydrogen | PEM, FCV | 49 | 51 | 50 | 230.0 | 1.3 | n/a | 265 mi | n/a | 10/10 |
What Tucson Fuel Cell fuel costs over a year
At the EPA's 11,500 miles a year, the 2017 Hyundai Tucson Fuel Cell burns 230 to 230 gallons depending on configuration. Below is what that costs at three pump prices, and how much more the thirstiest configuration costs than the most efficient one.
| Pump price | Most efficient | Thirstiest | Spread |
|---|---|---|---|
| $3.00/gal | $690 | $690 | $0 |
| $3.50/gal | $805 | $805 | $0 |
| $4.00/gal | $920 | $920 | $0 |
How it compares with other Small Sport Utility Vehicle 2WD
Across the 152 nameplates EPA classifies as Small Sport Utility Vehicle 2WD, the median best combined rating is 29 mpg. At 50 mpg the Hyundai Tucson Fuel Cell is 21 mpg better the median, which is worth about $583 a year at $3.50 a gallon.
- All Small Sport Utility Vehicle 2WD rankings — every nameplate in the class, best to worst.
Other Hyundai nameplates
Every Hyundai model compared → — all nameplates ranked by best combined rating, with what each one costs a year.