2005 Hyundai Tucson 2WDFuel Economy & MPG Ratings
Gasoline Sport Utility Vehicle - 2WDFront-Wheel Drive
City
19
MPG
Highway
25
MPG
Combined
22
MPG
Real-World MPG
Based on 7 owner reports via EPA fueleconomy.gov
20.8MPG average-5.5% vs EPA label
EPA combined: 22 MPG · Owner reported avg: 20.8 MPG
Range: 17–27 MPG
Driving mix: City 65% / Highway 35%
Source: EPA fueleconomy.gov “Your MPG” owner submissions. Real-world results vary by driver behavior, conditions, and equipment.
Owner reported MPG for this vehicle averages 20.8 real world MPG based on 7 owner reports. EPA combined rating is 22 MPG.
Trim Comparison
Automatic 4-spd
Regular
City
19
Hwy
25
Comb
22
Fuel cost: $3,050/yr
Manual 5-spd
Regular
City
20
Hwy
25
Comb
22
Fuel cost: $3,050/yr
Automatic 4-spd
Regular
City
18
Hwy
24
Comb
20
Fuel cost: $3,400/yr
| Trim | Engine | City | Hwy | Combined | Fuel Cost/yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Automatic 4-spd | Regular | 19 | 25 | 22 | $3,050 |
| Manual 5-spd | Regular | 20 | 25 | 22 | $3,050 |
| Automatic 4-spd | Regular | 18 | 24 | 20 | $3,400 |
Annual Fuel Cost
$3,050
Based on gasoline at $3.67/gal, 15,000 miles/year
5-Year Fuel Savings
$-3,250
vs. average new vehicle
EPA Fuel Economy Score: -1/10
GHG Score: -1/10
Environment
- CO₂ Tailpipe Emissions
- 404 g/mile
- Annual Petroleum Consumption
- 13.5 barrels
Specifications
- Engine
- 2.7L 4-cyl
- Transmission
- 4-speed Automatic
- Drivetrain
- FWD
- Body Style
- SUV/Crossover
Source: EPA fuel economy data & NHTSA vPIC. Specifications reflect the most common trim configuration.
Engine & Efficiency Details
Source: EPA fueleconomy.gov
- Engine Size
- 2L, 4-cylinder
- Fuel Type
- Regular Gasoline
Annual Fuel Cost by State
Prices as of week ending May 18, 2026 · Source: EIA
National AvgEPA default
$4.490/gal$3,061/yr
California
$5.957/gal$4,062/yr
Texas
$3.888/gal$2,651/yr
Florida
$4.136/gal$2,820/yr
New York
$4.522/gal$3,083/yr
Ohio
$4.510/gal$3,075/yr
Washington
$5.591/gal$3,812/yr
Colorado
$4.618/gal$3,149/yr
Minnesota
$4.344/gal$2,962/yr
Massachusetts
$4.448/gal$3,033/yr
| State | Gas Price | Annual Cost | vs. National Avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| National AvgEPA default | $4.490/gal | $3,061/yr | — |
| California | $5.957/gal | $4,062/yrHIGHEST | +$1,001 |
| Texas | $3.888/gal | $2,651/yrLOWEST | $-410 |
| Florida | $4.136/gal | $2,820/yr | $-241 |
| New York | $4.522/gal | $3,083/yr | +$22 |
| Ohio | $4.510/gal | $3,075/yr | +$14 |
| Washington | $5.591/gal | $3,812/yr | +$751 |
| Colorado | $4.618/gal | $3,149/yr | +$88 |
| Minnesota | $4.344/gal | $2,962/yr | $-99 |
| Massachusetts | $4.448/gal | $3,033/yr | $-28 |
Calculated at 15,000 miles/year (EPA standard assumption) using 22 MPG combined. Regular gasoline prices. Actual costs vary.
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