2008 Hyundai Tucson Specs, MPG & Trims
EPA fuel-economy data and specifications for the 2008 Hyundai Tucson (19–22 MPG combined) across 5 listed configurations.
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Overview
- Body class
- Sport Utility Vehicle - 2WD, Sport Utility Vehicle - 4WD
- Drive
- Front-Wheel Drive, 4-Wheel or All-Wheel Drive
- Transmissions
- Automatic 4-spd, Manual 5-spd
- Engine
- 4-cyl, 2.0 L; 6-cyl, 2.7 L
- Fuel type
- Regular Gasoline
- Combined MPG
- 19–22 MPG
- Annual fuel cost
- $3,050–$3,550
- 5-year fuel cost
- −$5,750 to −$3,250 more than average
- Configurations
- 5
MPG & fuel economy
City, highway and combined values below are EPA estimates. Where a powertrain has several configurations, the table shows the lowest–highest reported value. Electric configurations use MPGe.
| Powertrain | City | Highway | Combined | Annual fuel cost | CO2 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4-cyl 2.0 L · Regular Gasoline · 4-Wheel or All-Wheel Drive | 19 | 24 | 21 | $3,200 | — |
| 6-cyl 2.7 L · Regular Gasoline · 4-Wheel or All-Wheel Drive | 17 | 23 | 19 | $3,550 | — |
| 4-cyl 2.0 L · Regular Gasoline · Front-Wheel Drive | 19–20 | 25 | 22 | $3,050 | — |
| 6-cyl 2.7 L · Regular Gasoline · Front-Wheel Drive | 18 | 24 | 20 | $3,350 | — |
Configurations & engine comparison
Each row is one configuration/engine combination reported by the EPA for this model year. Missing EPA values are shown as —.
| Configuration / engine | Drive | Transmission | Cyl. | Displ. (L) | Fuel type | City | Hwy | Comb. | Annual cost | 5-YR COST | FE | GHG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tucson 2WD | Front-Wheel Drive | Automatic 4-spd | 4 | 2.0 | Regular Gasoline | 19 | 25 | 22 | $3,050 | −$3,250 | — | — |
| Tucson 2WD | Front-Wheel Drive | Automatic 4-spd | 6 | 2.7 | Regular Gasoline | 18 | 24 | 20 | $3,350 | −$4,750 | — | — |
| Tucson 2WD | Front-Wheel Drive | Manual 5-spd | 4 | 2.0 | Regular Gasoline | 20 | 25 | 22 | $3,050 | −$3,250 | — | — |
| Tucson 4WD | 4-Wheel or All-Wheel Drive | Automatic 4-spd | 6 | 2.7 | Regular Gasoline | 17 | 23 | 19 | $3,550 | −$5,750 | — | — |
| Tucson 4WD | 4-Wheel or All-Wheel Drive | Manual 5-spd | 4 | 2.0 | Regular Gasoline | 19 | 24 | 21 | $3,200 | −$4,000 | — | — |
Frequently asked questions
What is the combined MPG of the 2008 Hyundai Tucson?
According to EPA data, the 2008 Hyundai Tucson is rated at 19–22 MPG combined for its conventional-fuel configurations.
How many cylinders does the 2008 Hyundai Tucson have?
The EPA data lists 4 and 6 cylinders across its configurations.
What fuel type does the 2008 Hyundai Tucson use?
It uses Regular Gasoline.
What is the annual fuel cost of the 2008 Hyundai Tucson?
The EPA estimates annual fuel costs ranging from $3,050 to $3,550.
How much will the 2008 Hyundai Tucson cost in fuel over 5 years?
According to EPA estimates, the 2008 Hyundai Tucson 5-year fuel-cost difference is −$5,750 to −$3,250 relative to the average new vehicle (negative values mean the vehicle costs more than average).