Hyundai Tucson vs Porsche Macan

The Porsche Macan is the more efficient of the two: it reaches 105 mpg combined versus 50 mpg for the Hyundai Tucson, a 55 mpg advantage and costs about $900 less per year to fuel.

Across 5 measured categories, the Porsche Macan leads in 4. Figures are EPA test data, not manufacturer claims.

2015–2026

Hyundai Tucson

Small Sport Utility Vehicle 4WD · 62 configurations

50mpg combined (best)
All Hyundai Tucson specs

2015–2026

Porsche Macan

Small Sport Utility Vehicle 4WD · 56 configurations

105mpg combined (best)
All Porsche Macan specs

Head-to-head specifications

MetricHyundai TucsonPorsche Macan
Best combined MPG50 mpg105 mpg
Best city MPG49 mpg114 mpg
Best highway MPG51 mpg96 mpg
Lowest annual fuel costEPA estimate at 15,000 miles per year$1,600$700
Lowest CO2 output100 g/mi399 g/mi
Engines offeredSIDI; PHEV, SIDI & PFI, SIDI; Hybrid, 1.6SIDI
TransmissionsAutomatic (AM-S6), Automatic (S8), Automatic (S6)Automatic (A1), Automatic (AM-S7)
DrivetrainsAll-Wheel Drive, Front-Wheel DriveAll-Wheel Drive, Rear-Wheel Drive
Fuel typesRegular Gas and Electricity, Regular, HydrogenElectricity, Premium
EPA classSmall Sport Utility Vehicle 4WDSmall Sport Utility Vehicle 4WD
Years covered2015–20262015–2026
Configurations on record6256

Source: EPA fuel economy records via fueleconomy.gov. Best-case values across all recorded configurations for each model.

Tucson vs Macan: common questions

Which is better on gas, the Hyundai Tucson or the Porsche Macan?

The Porsche Macan is the more efficient of the two: it reaches 105 mpg combined versus 50 mpg for the Hyundai Tucson, a 55 mpg advantage and costs about $900 less per year to fuel.

Which costs less to run per year?

By EPA estimates at 15,000 miles a year, the Porsche Macan runs about $700 a year in fuel at its most efficient configuration, versus about $1,600 for the Hyundai Tucson — a difference of roughly $900 per year.

What engines do the Tucson and Macan offer?

Hyundai Tucson: SIDI; PHEV, SIDI & PFI, SIDI; Hybrid, 1.6. Porsche Macan: SIDI.

Are they in the same vehicle class?

Yes — the EPA classifies both the Hyundai Tucson and the Porsche Macan as Small Sport Utility Vehicle 4WD, so they compete directly.

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