Hyundai Kona AWD
26.5 MPG The 2027 Hyundai Kona AWD is EPA-rated at 26.5 MPG combined (25 city / 29 highway). Over 15,000 miles a year that is about 566 gallons, $1811 a year in fuel, or $0.121 per mile at $3.20/gal.
Across its full 2018–2027 run it averages 27.5 MPG, essentially flat across 10 model years.
Running cost at different fuel prices and mileages
The figure everyone actually wants, and the one the EPA does not publish — because it depends on a fuel price no agency will commit to.
| Fuel price | Per mile | 10,000 mi/yr | 15,000 mi/yr | 20,000 mi/yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| $2.50/gal | $0.094 | $943 | $1415 | $1887 |
| $3.00/gal | $0.113 | $1132 | $1698 | $2264 |
| $3.20/gal | $0.121 | $1208 | $1811 | $2415 |
| $3.50/gal | $0.132 | $1321 | $1981 | $2642 |
| $4.00/gal | $0.151 | $1509 | $2264 | $3019 |
| $4.50/gal | $0.170 | $1698 | $2547 | $3396 |
| $5.00/gal | $0.189 | $1887 | $2830 | $3774 |
Every model year
| Year | Combined | City | Highway | EPA fuel cost/yr | CO₂ g/mi | Trims |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2027 | 26.5 MPG | 25 | 29 | $2350 | 332 | 2 |
| 2026 | 27 MPG | 26 | 29 | $2300 | 323 | 1 |
| 2025 | 27 MPG | 25.7 | 29 | $2300 | 327 | 3 |
| 2024 | 27 MPG | 25.7 | 29 | $2300 | 326 | 3 |
| 2023 | 29.5 MPG | 27.5 | 32.5 | $2125 | 306 | 2 |
| 2022 | 29.5 MPG | 27.5 | 32.5 | $2125 | 306 | 2 |
| 2021 | 27 MPG | 25.5 | 29.5 | $2300 | 325 | 2 |
| 2020 | 27.5 MPG | 26 | 29.5 | $2250 | 324 | 2 |
| 2019 | 27 MPG | 25.5 | 29.5 | $2300 | 325 | 2 |
| 2018 | 27 MPG | 25.5 | 29.5 | $2300 | 325 | 2 |
Where a model year offered several engines or drivetrains, the figure is the average across all EPA-tested trims that year — the trim count is shown so you can see how much averaging is involved.
How it compares in its class
Among the 130 small sport utility vehicle 4wd models tracked here, the Hyundai Kona AWD ranks 38 on current figures, against a class average of 29.2 MPG.
Closest more-efficient alternatives in the same class: Buick Encore GX AWD (27), Chevrolet Trailblazer AWD (27), Ford Escape AWD (27), Kia Seltos AWD (27), Mercedes-Benz GLB250 4matic (27).
Tailpipe CO₂ is rated at 332 grams per mile, which works out to roughly 5.0 tonnes a year at 15,000 miles.
Questions
What MPG does the Hyundai Kona AWD get?
The 2027 Hyundai Kona AWD is rated at 26.5 MPG combined by the EPA — 25 city and 29 highway. Across all 10 model years in the database it averages 27.5 MPG, ranging from 26 to 30 depending on year and trim.
How much does a Hyundai Kona AWD cost in fuel per year?
At 26.5 MPG and 15,000 miles a year, it burns about 566 gallons — roughly $1811 a year with fuel at $3.20 a gallon, or $0.121 per mile. The EPA's own published annual figure for the 2027 model is $2350.
Has the Hyundai Kona AWD become more efficient over time?
Barely. It sits at 26.5 MPG today against 27 in 2018 — essentially flat across 10 model years, with efficiency gains offset by weight and power creep.
Is the Hyundai Kona AWD efficient for its class?
It ranks 38 of 130 in the Small Sport Utility Vehicle 4WD class on current figures, against a class average of 29.2 MPG. That is 2.7 worse than typical for the class.
EPA test figures from fueleconomy.gov. Cost per mile and annual fuel spend are computed at a reference price of $3.20 per gallon — use your own price. Estimates based on official test figures and average fuel prices. Real-world consumption varies with driving style, load, terrain and maintenance.