Hyundai Tucson vs. Mazda RX-8 MPG

Chart is based on 114 fuel economy reports for the Hyundai Tucson and 202 fuel economy reports for the Mazda RX-8.

Hyundai Tucson MPG

Year	Body/Powertrain	flat, hilly, or mountainousLand	driving style: very light to "lead foot"Foot	A/C use: none to heavyA/C	constant stop and goTraf %	many stops per mileCity %	stop every mile or twoSub %	fairly steady speedHwy %	Hwy Spd	MPG
2016	4dr SUV turbocharged 175hp 1.6L I4 7-speed automated manual AWD	hills	med	none	1	10	40	49	65	26.0
2011	4dr SUV 176-horsepower 2.4L I4 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD	flat	light	none	1	5	39	55	108	22.2
2011	4dr SUV 176-horsepower 2.4L I4 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD	flat	light	none	0	0	56	44	67	22.2
2011	4dr SUV 165-horsepower 2.0L I4 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD	flat	light	light	20	20	35	25	105	22.5
2010	4dr SUV 176-horsepower 2.4L I4 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD	flat	light	none	0	24	45	31	68	26.5
2010	4dr SUV 176-horsepower 2.4L I4 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD	flat	light	none	3	44	30	24	107	20.4
2010	4dr SUV 161-horsepower 2.0L I4 5-speed manual FWD	hills	med	light	5	5	50	40	120	26.1
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2008	4dr SUV 173-horsepower 2.7L V6 4-speed shiftable automatic FWD	hills	light	none	24	24	25	26	70	25.9
2008	4dr SUV 173-horsepower 2.7L V6 4-speed shiftable automatic AWD	flat	light	light	0	0	0	100	120	26.1
2008	4dr SUV 140-horsepower 2.0L I4 4-speed shiftable automatic FWD	flat	med	hvy	5	35	60	0	0	17.8
2007	4dr SUV turbocharged 138hp 2.0L I4 Diesel 6-speed manual AWD	hills	light	light	0	10	34	56	62	30.9
2007	4dr SUV 173-horsepower 2.7L V6 4-speed shiftable automatic FWD	flat	med	light	10	16	23	51	67	19.5
2007	4dr SUV 140-horsepower 2.0L I4 5-speed manual FWD	flat	light	hvy	15	25	5	55	100	21.1
2007	4dr SUV 140-horsepower 2.0L I4 4-speed shiftable automatic FWD	flat	med	none	0	10	0	90	70	23.9
2006	4dr SUV turbocharged 138hp 2.0L I4 Diesel 6-speed manual FWD	hills	light	light	10	10	10	70	100	31.8
2006	4dr SUV turbocharged 138hp 2.0L I4 Diesel 4-speed shiftable automatic AWD	flat	light	hvy	35	40	10	15	110	23.8
2006	4dr SUV 173-horsepower 2.7L V6 4-speed shiftable automatic FWD	flat	light	light	2	20	33	45	69	21.1
2006	4dr SUV 173-horsepower 2.7L V6 4-speed shiftable automatic AWD	flat	med	light	15	7	36	43	73	19.0
2006	4dr SUV 140-horsepower 2.0L I4 4-speed shiftable automatic FWD	hills	med	light	5	45	10	40	70	21.7
2006	4dr SUV 140-horsepower 2.0L I4 4-speed shiftable automatic AWD	flat	med	hvy	25	50	5	20	100	16.3
2005	4dr SUV turbocharged 111hp 2.0L I4 Diesel 5-speed manual AWD	hills	light	light	3	5	18	75	75	29.2
2005	4dr SUV 173-horsepower 2.7L V6 4-speed shiftable automatic FWD	flat	med	light	0	16	35	49	82	20.9
2005	4dr SUV 173-horsepower 2.7L V6 4-speed shiftable automatic AWD	flat	med	light	9	18	33	40	81	19.6
2005	4dr SUV 140-horsepower 2.0L I4 4-speed shiftable automatic FWD	flat	light	light	5	70	10	15	75	20.5
2004.5	4dr SUV turbocharged 111hp 2.0L I4 Diesel 4-speed shiftable automatic AWD	flat	light	none	36	6	0	58	60	29.1

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Mazda RX-8 MPG

Year	Body/Powertrain	flat, hilly, or mountainousLand	driving style: very light to "lead foot"Foot	A/C use: none to heavyA/C	constant stop and goTraf %	many stops per mileCity %	stop every mile or twoSub %	fairly steady speedHwy %	Hwy Spd	MPG
2010	4dr Coupe 232-horsepower 1.3L R2 6-speed manual RWD	flat	med	light	1	22	22	55	74	17.1
2009	4dr Coupe 232-horsepower 1.3L R2 6-speed manual RWD	flat	med	none	2	16	29	53	68	17.5
2008	4dr Coupe 232-horsepower 1.3L R2 6-speed manual RWD	flat	med	light	3	16	15	67	72	20.9
2007	4dr Coupe 232-horsepower 1.3L R2 6-speed manual RWD	flat	med	none	5	14	48	33	79	18.4
2007	4dr Coupe 212-horsepower 1.3L R2 6-speed shiftable automatic RWD	flat	med	light	15	24	10	51	78	22.5
2006	4dr Coupe 238-horsepower 1.3L R2 6-speed manual RWD	flat	med	none	9	10	13	67	66	19.1
2006	4dr Coupe 212-horsepower 1.3L R2 6-speed shiftable automatic RWD	flat	med	light	5	28	65	3	60	17.3
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2005	4dr Coupe 238-horsepower 1.3L R2 6-speed manual RWD	flat	med	light	6	16	18	60	77	18.6
2004	4dr Coupe 238-horsepower 1.3L R2 6-speed manual RWD	flat	med	light	7	25	24	44	77	17.5
2004	4dr Coupe 197-horsepower 1.3L R2 4-speed shiftable automatic RWD	flat	lead	light	42	12	23	23	70	17.3

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TrueDelta Reviews the Real Gas Mileage of the Hyundai Tucson

Hyundai Tucson Real Gas Mileage: Cons
Year	Comment
	The redesign improved the Hyundai Tucson's fuel economy, but not by enough to rank it near the leaders. With the SE's 2.0-liter engine and six-speed automatic transmission, the Tucson rates 23 mpg city and 31 mpg highway with front-wheel drive and just 21/26 with all-wheel drive. Stepping up to the turbo 1.6-liter engine and seven-speed dual-clutch automated manual transmission improves these ratings to 25/30 with FWD and 24/28 with AWD. Alas, even though it has a larger, 2.5-liter engine the Mazda CX-5 achieves 26/33 with FWD and 24/30 with AWD. And the Honda CR-V, with a 2.4-liter engine, leads the class: 27/34 with FWD and 26/33 with AWD. Even with its uplevel engine the new Tucson doesn't approach these figures, especially not on the highway. The best suburban trip computer average I observed in a Tucson SE with FWD was 32 mpg. Decent, especially compared to the previous generation of compact crossovers, but others within the latest crop can travel at least a few more miles per gallon. see full Hyundai Tucson review

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Hyundai Tucson Real Gas Mileage: Pros
Year	Body/Powertrain	Comment
2010	4dr SUV 176-horsepower 2.4L I4 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD	I used to own a 2008 Scion xB and I would usually fill up every 6 days. My commute has not changed since buying the Tucson (neither has the size of the fuel tank as it is the same as my old Scion.) Now I fill up every 7 to 9 days depending. see full Hyundai Tucson review
2010	4dr SUV 176-horsepower 2.4L I4 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD	In Canada the government offers a $1500 rebate due to the fuel economy rating. see full Hyundai Tucson review
2007	4dr SUV 140-horsepower 2.0L I4 5-speed manual FWD	10.4 L/100km with 45000km see full Hyundai Tucson review
2006	4dr SUV 173-horsepower 2.7L V6 4-speed shiftable automatic AWD	I average 23 city and 27 jighway with regular trips of 250 + miles to see my grand daughter see full Hyundai Tucson review

Hyundai Tucson Real Gas Mileage: Cons
Year	Body/Powertrain	Comment
2006	4dr SUV 140-horsepower 2.0L I4 4-speed shiftable automatic AWD	Poor fuel economy for a 2L 4cyl. averages no better than the 6cyl. see full Hyundai Tucson review
2006	4dr SUV 140-horsepower 2.0L I4 4-speed shiftable automatic FWD	Disappointed. Purchased 4 cyl looking for good economy. It differed insignificantly from my 6 cyl Pathfinder in combined city/hwy driving. see full Hyundai Tucson review
2005	4dr SUV 173-horsepower 2.7L V6 4-speed shiftable automatic AWD	poor highway mileage see full Hyundai Tucson review

What Our Members Are Saying about the Real Gas Mileage of the Mazda RX-8

Mazda RX-8 Real Gas Mileage: Cons
Year	Body/Powertrain	Comment
2009	4dr Coupe 232-horsepower 1.3L R2 6-speed manual RWD	One of the big downsides of the rotary is truly horrendous fuel economy. When the RX-8 first came out in the early 2000s, its mileage ratings of 16/22 city/highway mpg (stick shift) were just barely acceptable, but there days, with many crossovers hitting more than 30 mpg on the highway, those figures are truly atrocious, especially given respectable but certainly not neck-snapping power. Futhermore, it takes premium. If you're using the RX-8 as it commuter, fuel costs will add up quickly. In my predominantly around-town driving, I typically average between 16-17 mpg. My highest recorded average was 20 mpg on a highway trip at speeds around 75 mph. see full Mazda RX-8 review
2007	4dr Coupe 212-horsepower 1.3L R2 6-speed shiftable automatic RWD	The EPA numbers are way low compared with my real-world experience. The window sticker showed 18/25 and I have never seen less than 23 with my 40/60 city/highway commute. I think Mazda should develop a lean-burn economy cruise mode for this car. see full Mazda RX-8 review
2006	4dr Coupe 238-horsepower 1.3L R2 6-speed manual RWD	Lite bit to high consumption when I drive it in normal speed. On full woot its ok. see full Mazda RX-8 review
2005	4dr Coupe 238-horsepower 1.3L R2 6-speed manual RWD	Worst fuel economy in its class. see full Mazda RX-8 review
2004	4dr Coupe 238-horsepower 1.3L R2 6-speed manual RWD	Not that bad for what it is, but it seems to me that Mazda's Sky Active technology could help the city mileage. It just needs more R&D. see full Mazda RX-8 review
2004	4dr Coupe 238-horsepower 1.3L R2 6-speed manual RWD	At 16 m.p.g. on premium grade these days it could be cheaper to take a taxi. see full Mazda RX-8 review
2004	4dr Coupe 238-horsepower 1.3L R2 6-speed manual RWD	For a small engine displacement and a relatively light vehicle weight, the gas mileage is weak. I usualy get around 19mpg, and that does not realy matter if I am doing all city or all highway driving. I think the real problem is in the sixth gear it isnt much different than fifth gear so it does not provide good fuel economy. see full Mazda RX-8 review
2004	4dr Coupe 238-horsepower 1.3L R2 6-speed manual RWD	For a car with a 1.9 liter engine I would have expected better than 16-19 MPG. Get your foot into it and the numbers fall drastically. Otherwise I loved that car. It just got too small with a newborn and a big dog. see full Mazda RX-8 review
2004	4dr Coupe 238-horsepower 1.3L R2 6-speed manual RWD	I gets 20MPG no matter what I do. Running around 20. 1/2 highway 20. All the highway all day 25-26. I think that it could do better. see full Mazda RX-8 review
2004	4dr Coupe 238-horsepower 1.3L R2 6-speed manual RWD	16-18MPG city, 24MPG highway see full Mazda RX-8 review