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Used 2018 Hyundai Tucson SUV Trims Comparison

Trim level differences

The 2018 Hyundai Tucson is a five-passenger compact crossover SUV. It is available in SE, SEL, Sport, SEL Plus, Value and Limited trim levels. The SE, SEL and SEL Plus come standard with a 2.0-liter four-cylinder engine (164 horsepower, 151 pound-feet of torque). The Sport is exclusively powered by a 2.4-liter engine (181 hp, 175 lb-ft). Both engines are paired to a six-speed automatic. The Value and Limited have a turbocharged 1.6-liter four-cylinder (175 hp, 195 lb-ft) and a seven-speed dual-clutch automatic transmission. Front-wheel drive is standard on all trims, and all-wheel drive is optional.

The Tucson SE comes standard with 17-inch alloy wheels, automatic headlights, a windshield wiper de-icer (AWD only), heated mirrors, an integrated blind-spot mirror, privacy glass, a rearview camera, a height-adjustable driver seat, stain-resistant cloth upholstery, a 60/40-split folding back seat, Bluetooth, one USB port, a 5-inch touchscreen, and a six-speaker sound system with a CD player.

The SEL adds LED running lights, foglights, roof rails, a power-adjustable driver seat, heated front seats, a 7-inch touchscreen, Apple CarPlay, Android Auto and satellite radio.

Under the hood of the Sport is a 2.4-liter engine unique to this trim. Also included are 19-inch wheels, exterior styling enhancements, blind-spot monitoring and rear cross-traffic alert systems, lane keeping assist, keyless entry and ignition, a leather-wrapped steering wheel, dual-zone automatic climate control and rear air vents.

The SEL Plus retains many of the Sport's upgrades though it reverts to the SEL's engine and wheels. The SEL Plus also adds a power-adjustable passenger seat, a sliding front center armrest, leather upholstery, upgraded door trim, Hyundai's Blue Link connected services, an 8-inch touchscreen, integrated navigation and an eight-speaker Infinity sound system.

The Value adds the turbocharged engine plus 19-inch wheels, a hands-free liftgate, a panoramic sunroof and different exterior trim. However, it reverts to the stain-resistant cloth upholstery and 7-inch touchscreen, and it does not include the power passenger seat, the integrated navigation system or the Infinity sound system.

Those items are included on the top Limited trim, which also tacks on LED headlights and taillights, chrome exterior trim, leather upholstery and the 8-inch touchscreen. The panoramic sunroof is not standard. The Tucson's only factory options are included in the Limited Ultimate package, which adds adaptive xenon headlights (in place of the fixed LED headlights), lane departure warning, automatic emergency braking with pedestrian detection, rear parking sensors, the panoramic sunroof, an upgraded driver information display, ventilated front seats and heated rear seats.

Which Tucson trim does Edmunds recommend?

We like the Value trim level. It lives up to its name by giving you a huge number of desirable features for an agreeable price. Its turbocharged engine also produces a pleasing amount of power. We also think that heated seats and the additional stain-resistant cloth make the absence of leather upholstery just fine.

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Murrells Inlet, SC
Vehicle
Tucson SE
Tucson SEL
Tucson Sport
Tucson Value
Tucson SEL Plus
Tucson Limited
Vehicle
SE
2.0L 4cyl 6A
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SEL
2.0L 4cyl 6A
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Sport
2.4L 4cyl 6A
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SEL Plus
2.0L 4cyl 6A
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Limited
1.6L 4cyl Turbo 7AM
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Features

Features

Features

Features

Features

Features

Bluetooth
standard
standard
standard
standard
standard
standard
Navigation
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standard
standard
Satellite radio
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standard
standard
standard
standard
standard
Keyless Ignition
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standard
standard
standard
standard
Cruise control
standard
standard
standard
standard
standard
standard
Adaptive cruise control
Not available
Not available
Not available
Not available
Not available
Not available
Parking assistance
Not Available
Not Available
Not Available
standard
Not Available
optional
Upholstery
cloth
cloth
cloth
cloth
leather
leather
Heated seats
Not Available
standard
standard
standard
standard
standard
Cooled/Ventilated seats
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Not Available
Not Available
Not Available
Not Available
optional
Folding rear seats
standard
standard
standard
standard
standard
standard
Sunroof
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standard
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optional
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Specifications

Specifications

Specifications

Specifications

Specifications

Specifications

Drivetrain
front wheel drive
front wheel drive
front wheel drive
front wheel drive
front wheel drive
front wheel drive
Engine power
164 hp @ 6,200 rpm
164 hp @ 6,200 rpm
181 hp
175 hp @ 5,500 rpm
164 hp @ 6,200 rpm
175 hp @ 5,500 rpm
Engine torque
151 lb-ft @ 4,000 rpm
151 lb-ft @ 4,000 rpm
175 lb-ft @ 4,000 rpm
195 lb-ft @ 1,500 rpm
151 lb-ft @ 4,000 rpm
195 lb-ft @ 1,500 rpm
Engine displacement
2.0 l
2.0 l
2.4 l
1.6 l
2.0 l
1.6 l
Engine configuration
inline 4
inline 4
inline 4
inline 4
inline 4
inline 4
Transmission
6-speed shiftable automatic
6-speed shiftable automatic
6-speed shiftable automatic
7-speed automated manual
6-speed shiftable automatic
7-speed automated manual
Tire size
225/60R17
225/60R17
245/45R19
245/45R19
225/60R17
245/45R19
Wheel size
17 X 7.0-in
17 X 7.0-in
19 X 7.5-in
19 X 7.5-in
17 X 7.0-in
19 X 7.5-in
Wheel type
alloy wheels
alloy wheels
alloy wheels
alloy wheels
alloy wheels
painted alloy wheels
Run flat tires
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Fuel economy

Fuel economy

Fuel economy

Fuel economy

Fuel economy

Fuel economy

City/Hwy/Combined MPG
23 / 30 / 26 MPG
23 / 30 / 26 MPG
21 / 28 / 24 MPG
25 / 30 / 27 MPG
23 / 30 / 26 MPG
25 / 30 / 27 MPG
City/Hwy/Combined MPGe
Not applicable
Not applicable
Not applicable
Not applicable
Not applicable
Not applicable
Fuel Capacity
16.4 gal.
16.4 gal.
16.4 gal.
16.4 gal.
16.4 gal.
16.4 gal.
Driving Range (city/hwy)
377 / 492 miles
377 / 492 miles
344 / 459 miles
410 / 492 miles
377 / 492 miles
410 / 492 miles
Fuel Type
regular unleaded
regular unleaded
regular unleaded
regular unleaded
regular unleaded
regular unleaded
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Dimensions

Dimensions

Dimensions

Dimensions

Dimensions

Dimensions

Turning circle
34.9 ft.
34.9 ft.
34.9 ft.
34.9 ft.
34.9 ft.
34.9 ft.
Curb weight
3,300 lb.
3,300 lb.
3,369 lb.
3,300 lb.
3,369 lb.
Ground Clearance
6.4 in.
6.4 in.
6.4 in.
6.4 in.
6.4 in.
6.4 in.
Overall Width with Mirrors
Overall Width without Mirrors
72.8 in.
72.8 in.
72.8 in.
72.8 in.
72.8 in.
72.8 in.
Height
64.8 in.
64.8 in.
64.8 in.
65.0 in.
64.8 in.
65.0 in.
Length
176.2 in.
176.2 in.
176.2 in.
176.2 in.
176.2 in.
176.2 in.
Wheelbase
105.1 in.
105.1 in.
105.1 in.
105.1 in.
105.1 in.
105.1 in.
Seating Capacity
Cargo Space
31.0 cu. ft.
31.0 cu. ft.
31.0 cu. ft.
31.0 cu. ft.
31.0 cu. ft.
31.0 cu. ft.
Front Head Room
39.6 in.
39.6 in.
39.6 in.
39.6 in.
39.6 in.
39.6 in.
Front Leg Room
41.5 in.
41.5 in.
41.5 in.
41.5 in.
41.5 in.
41.5 in.
Front Shoulder Room
57.1 in.
57.1 in.
57.1 in.
57.1 in.
57.1 in.
57.1 in.
Rear Head Room
39.2 in.
39.2 in.
39.2 in.
39.2 in.
39.2 in.
39.2 in.
Rear Leg Room
38.2 in.
38.2 in.
38.2 in.
38.2 in.
38.2 in.
38.2 in.
Rear Shoulder Room
55.1 in.
55.1 in.
55.1 in.
55.1 in.
55.1 in.
55.1 in.
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5-Year Ownership Costs

5-Year Ownership Costs

5-Year Ownership Costs

5-Year Ownership Costs

5-Year Ownership Costs

5-Year Ownership Costs

True Cost to Own®
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Depreciation
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Financing
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Taxes & Fees
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Fuel
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Insurance
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Maintenance
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Repairs
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Colors

Colors

Colors

Colors

Colors

Colors

Interior
Gray, cloth
Beige, cloth
Black, cloth
Gray, cloth
Beige, cloth
Black, cloth
Gray, cloth
Beige, cloth
Black, cloth
Gray, cloth
Beige, cloth
Black, cloth
Black, leather
Beige, leather
Black, leather
Beige, leather
Exterior
Sedona Sunset
Dazzling White
Black Noir Pearl
Caribbean Blue
Molten Silver
Ruby Wine
Gemstone Red
Coliseum Grey
Dusk Blue
Sedona Sunset
Dazzling White
Black Noir Pearl
Caribbean Blue
Molten Silver
Ruby Wine
Gemstone Red
Coliseum Grey
Dusk Blue
Sedona Sunset
Dazzling White
Black Noir Pearl
Caribbean Blue
Molten Silver
Ruby Wine
Gemstone Red
Coliseum Grey
Dusk Blue
Sedona Sunset
Dazzling White
Black Noir Pearl
Caribbean Blue
Molten Silver
Ruby Wine
Gemstone Red
Coliseum Grey
Dusk Blue
Sedona Sunset
Dazzling White
Black Noir Pearl
Caribbean Blue
Molten Silver
Ruby Wine
Gemstone Red
Coliseum Grey
Dusk Blue
Sedona Sunset
Dazzling White
Black Noir Pearl
Caribbean Blue
Molten Silver
Ruby Wine
Gemstone Red
Coliseum Grey
Dusk Blue