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Used 2020 Hyundai Tucson SUV Trims Comparison

Trim level differences

The 2020 Hyundai Tucson is a compact crossover sold in six trim levels: SE, Value, SEL, Sport, Limited and Ultimate. The SE and the Value are reasonably well-equipped. Moving up to the other trims gets you added luxury-oriented features and a more powerful engine.

The SE and the Value come standard with a 2.0-liter four-cylinder engine (161 horsepower, 150 lb-ft of torque). The SEL, the Sport and the Limited get a 2.4-liter engine (181 hp, 175 lb-ft). Both engines are paired to a six-speed automatic. 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 height-adjustable driver's seat, a 60/40-split folding back seat, a 7-inch touchscreen, and a six-speaker sound system with a USB port and Apple CarPlay and Android Auto smartphone integration. Standard advanced safety features include forward collision warning with automatic emergency braking and lane keeping assist.

The Value adds roof rails, heated mirrors, a power-adjustable driver's seat, heated front seats, keyless entry and ignition, blind-spot monitoring, rear cross-traffic alert, satellite radio, and Hyundai's Blue Link communication services. You get similar features with the SEL but with the 2.4-liter engine, 18-inch wheels, exterior styling enhancements, dual-zone climate control (with rear-seat vents), and a second-row USB port.

From there, the Sport adds 19-inch wheels, LED headlights and taillights, foglights, a hands-free liftgate, a leather-wrapped steering wheel, an auto-dimming rearview mirror, wireless smartphone charging, and an eight-speaker premium audio system. The Limited includes all these features — though it reverts to 18-inch wheels — plus leather upholstery, upgraded door trim, a heated steering wheel, a 360-degree parking camera and a power passenger seat.

At the top is the luxe Ultimate, which further adds a panoramic sunroof, automatic high-beam headlights and wipers, an upgraded forward collision mitigation system, adaptive cruise control, an upgraded driver information display, ventilated front seats, heated rear seats, and an 8-inch touchscreen display with navigation.

Which Tucson trim does Edmunds recommend?

While the Value level packs tons of features for a modest price increase over the base SE, we think the SEL is the trim to choose. It doesn't cost much more and adds the larger, more powerful four-cylinder engine along with a handful of other upgrades. In particular, its rear air vents and rear USB port make life better for backseat passengers.

Compare trims side-by-side

Comparing average pricing near
Aurora, CO
Vehicle
Tucson SE
Tucson Value
Tucson SEL
Tucson Sport
Tucson Limited
Tucson Ultimate
Vehicle
SE
2.0L 4cyl 6A
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Value
2.0L 4cyl 6A
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5 for sale near you
Sport
2.4L 4cyl 6A
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Limited
2.4L 4cyl 6A
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1 for sale near you
Ultimate
2.4L 4cyl 6A
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Features

Features

Features

Features

Features

Features

Bluetooth
standard
standard
standard
standard
standard
standard
Navigation
Not Available
Not Available
Not Available
Not Available
Not Available
standard
Satellite radio
Not Available
standard
standard
standard
standard
standard
Keyless Ignition
Not Available
standard
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
standard
Parking assistance
Not available
Not available
Not available
Not available
Not available
Not available
Upholstery
cloth
cloth
cloth
cloth
leather
leather
Heated seats
Not Available
standard
standard
standard
standard
standard
Cooled/Ventilated seats
Not Available
Not Available
Not Available
Not Available
Not Available
standard
Folding rear seats
standard
standard
standard
standard
standard
standard
Sunroof
Not Available
Not Available
Not Available
Not Available
Not Available
standard
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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 @ 6,000 rpm
181 hp @ 6,000 rpm
181 hp @ 6,000 rpm
181 hp @ 6,000 rpm
Engine torque
151 lb-ft @ 4,500 rpm
151 lb-ft @ 4,500 rpm
175 lb-ft @ 4,000 rpm
175 lb-ft @ 4,000 rpm
175 lb-ft @ 4,000 rpm
175 lb-ft @ 4,000 rpm
Engine displacement
2.0 l
2.0 l
2.4 l
2.4 l
2.4 l
2.4 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
6-speed shiftable automatic
6-speed shiftable automatic
6-speed shiftable automatic
Tire size
225/60R17
225/60R17
225/55R18
245/45R19
225/55R18
225/55R18
Wheel size
17 X 7.0-in
17 X 7.0-in
18 X 7.0-in
19 X 7.5-in
18 X 7.0-in
18 X 7.0-in
Wheel type
alloy wheels
alloy wheels
alloy wheels
alloy wheels
alloy wheels
alloy wheels
Run flat tires
Not available
Not available
Not available
Not available
Not available
Not available
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Fuel economy

Fuel economy

Fuel economy

Fuel economy

Fuel economy

Fuel economy

City/Hwy/Combined MPG
23 / 28 / 25 MPG
23 / 28 / 25 MPG
22 / 28 / 25 MPG
22 / 28 / 25 MPG
22 / 28 / 25 MPG
22 / 28 / 25 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 / 459 miles
377 / 459 miles
361 / 459 miles
361 / 459 miles
361 / 459 miles
361 / 459 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.
3,492 lb.
3,492 lb.
3,492 lb.
3,492 lb.
Ground Clearance
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
65.0 in.
64.8 in.
64.8 in.
64.8 in.
64.8 in.
64.8 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
55.5 in.
55.5 in.
55.5 in.
55.5 in.
55.5 in.
55.5 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®
$38,172
$38,032
$38,643
$40,034
$39,388
$40,885
Average Cost Per Mile
$0.51
$0.51
$0.52
$0.53
$0.53
$0.55
Depreciation
$9,911
$9,448
$9,341
$10,327
$10,002
$10,943
Financing
$3,284
$3,437
$3,542
$3,692
$3,581
$3,943
Taxes & Fees
$1,958
$2,038
$2,095
$2,174
$2,114
$2,308
Fuel
$10,034
$10,034
$10,034
$10,034
$10,034
$10,034
Insurance
$5,108
$5,198
$5,108
$5,198
$5,134
$5,134
Maintenance
$5,774
$5,774
$6,420
$6,506
$6,420
$6,420
Repairs
$2,103
$2,103
$2,103
$2,103
$2,103
$2,103
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Colors

Colors

Colors

Colors

Colors

Colors

Interior
Beige, cloth
Gray, cloth
Black, cloth
Beige, cloth
Gray, cloth
Black, cloth
Beige, cloth
Gray, cloth
Black, cloth
Beige, cloth
Gray, cloth
Black, cloth
Beige, leather
Black, leather
Beige, leather
Black, leather
Exterior
Winter White
Black Noir Pearl
Dusk Blue
Gemstone Red
Cream White
Sage Brown
Aqua Blue
Stellar Silver
Magnetic Force
Winter White
Black Noir Pearl
Dusk Blue
Gemstone Red
Cream White
Sage Brown
Aqua Blue
Stellar Silver
Magnetic Force
Winter White
Black Noir Pearl
Dusk Blue
Gemstone Red
Cream White
Sage Brown
Aqua Blue
Stellar Silver
Magnetic Force
Winter White
Black Noir Pearl
Dusk Blue
Gemstone Red
Cream White
Sage Brown
Aqua Blue
Stellar Silver
Magnetic Force
Winter White
Black Noir Pearl
Dusk Blue
Gemstone Red
Cream White
Sage Brown
Aqua Blue
Stellar Silver
Magnetic Force
Winter White
Black Noir Pearl
Dusk Blue
Gemstone Red
Cream White
Sage Brown
Aqua Blue
Stellar Silver
Magnetic Force