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Used 2021 Hyundai Tucson SUV Trims Comparison

Trim level differences

The 2021 Hyundai Tucson is a small SUV sold in six trim levels: SE, Value, SEL, Sport, Limited and Ultimate. 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, and all-wheel drive is optional on all trims.

SE
The entry-level Tucson SE starts you off with:

  • 17-inch alloy wheels
  • Automatic headlights
  • Height-adjustable driver's seat
  • 7-inch touchscreen
  • Six-speaker audio system
  • Apple CarPlay and Android Auto smartphone integration
  • Forward collision mitigation (warns you of an impending collision and applies the brakes in certain scenarios)
  • Lane keeping assist (steers the Tucson back into its lane if it begins to drift over the lane marker)

Value
The Value trim adds a few convenience and safety upgrades, such as:

  • Heated mirrors
  • Roof rails
  • Keyless entry and ignition
  • Power-adjustable driver's seat
  • Heated front seats
  • Satellite radio
  • Blind-spot monitor (alerts you if a vehicle in the next lane over is in your blind spot)
  • Rear cross-traffic alert (warns you if a vehicle behind you is about to cross your vehicle's path while in reverse)

SEL
The SEL includes all the above features, plus the larger engine and:

  • 18-inch alloy wheels
  • Dual exhaust outlets
  • Soft-touch plastic door trim
  • Dual-zone automatic climate control
  • Rear air vents
  • Rear USB port

Sport
The Sport model adds the following to the SEL:

  • 19-inch wheels
  • LED headlights
  • Hands-free liftgate
  • Leather-wrapped steering wheel
  • Auto-dimming rearview mirror
  • Eight-speaker Infinity audio system
  • Wireless charging pad

Limited
Near the top of the Tucson lineup lies the Limited. It adds to the Sport with:

  • 18-inch wheels
  • Chrome exterior trim
  • Heated steering wheel
  • Power passenger seat
  • Leather upholstery
  • Upgraded trim on doors and instrument panel surround
  • Surround-view camera system (gives you a top-down view of the Tucson and its surroundings for tight parking situations)

Ultimate
The Ultimate is the most luxurious model in the lineup. It includes the Limited's features as well as:

  • Automatic wipers
  • Panoramic sunroof
  • Ventilated front seats
  • Heated rear seats
  • 8-inch touchscreen
  • Integrated navigation system
  • Adaptive cruise control (maintains a driver-set distance between the Tucson and the car in front)

Which Tucson trim does Edmunds recommend?

True to its name, the Value trim offers a fantastic set of features for the money. But we recommend paying just a little more for the SEL. It comes with the Tucson's more powerful engine plus upgraded interior trim and rear air vents to keep backseat passengers happy.

Compare trims side-by-side

Comparing average pricing near
West Palm Beach, FL
Vehicle
Tucson SE
Tucson Value
Tucson SEL
Tucson Sport
Tucson Limited
Tucson Ultimate
Vehicle
SE
2.0L 4cyl 6A
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4 for sale near you
Value
2.0L 4cyl 6A
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2 for sale near you
Sport
2.4L 4cyl 6A
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1 for sale near you
Limited
2.4L 4cyl 6A
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Ultimate
2.4L 4cyl 6A
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2 for sale near you
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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
161 hp @ 6,200 rpm
161 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
150 lb-ft @ 4,700 rpm
150 lb-ft @ 4,700 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
3,309 lb.
3,338 lb.
3,426 lb.
3,470 lb.
3,492 lb.
3,593 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.
65.0 in.
65.0 in.
65.0 in.
65.0 in.
65.0 in.
Length
176.4 in.
176.4 in.
176.4 in.
176.4 in.
176.4 in.
176.4 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.
37.9 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.
38.1 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®
$35,479
$36,775
$35,835
$37,457
$38,721
$37,729
Average Cost Per Mile
$0.47
$0.49
$0.48
$0.5
$0.52
$0.5
Depreciation
$9,033
$10,120
$8,505
$9,688
$10,938
$9,817
Financing
$3,404
$3,518
$3,619
$3,778
$3,943
$4,003
Taxes & Fees
$1,528
$1,565
$1,598
$1,650
$1,704
$1,773
Fuel
$10,226
$10,226
$10,226
$10,226
$10,226
$10,226
Insurance
$3,344
$3,402
$3,344
$3,402
$3,367
$3,367
Maintenance
$5,888
$5,888
$6,487
$6,657
$6,487
$6,487
Repairs
$2,056
$2,056
$2,056
$2,056
$2,056
$2,056
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Colors

Colors

Colors

Colors

Colors

Colors

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