Hyundai Kona FWD
29.5 MPG The 2027 Hyundai Kona FWD is EPA-rated at 29.5 MPG combined (27 city / 33.5 highway). Over 15,000 miles a year that is about 508 gallons, $1627 a year in fuel, or $0.108 per mile at $3.20/gal.
Across its full 2018–2027 run it averages 30.5 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 | $0.085 | $847 | $1271 | $1695 |
| $3.00/gal | $0.102 | $1017 | $1525 | $2034 |
| $3.20/gal | $0.108 | $1085 | $1627 | $2169 |
| $3.50/gal | $0.119 | $1186 | $1780 | $2373 |
| $4.00/gal | $0.136 | $1356 | $2034 | $2712 |
| $4.50/gal | $0.153 | $1525 | $2288 | $3051 |
| $5.00/gal | $0.169 | $1695 | $2542 | $3390 |
Every model year
| Year | Combined | City | Highway | EPA fuel cost/yr | CO₂ g/mi | Trims |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2027 | 29.5 MPG | 27 | 33.5 | $2100 | 301 | 2 |
| 2026 | 31 MPG | 28 | 35 | $2000 | 288 | 1 |
| 2025 | 30 MPG | 27.7 | 33.7 | $2067 | 296 | 3 |
| 2024 | 30 MPG | 27.7 | 33.7 | $2067 | 295 | 3 |
| 2023 | 32 MPG | 29.5 | 35 | $1950 | 283 | 2 |
| 2022 | 32 MPG | 29.5 | 35 | $1950 | 283 | 2 |
| 2021 | 30 MPG | 27.5 | 32.5 | $2100 | 302 | 2 |
| 2020 | 30 MPG | 27.5 | 32.5 | $2100 | 302 | 2 |
| 2019 | 30 MPG | 27.5 | 32.5 | $2100 | 302 | 2 |
| 2018 | 30 MPG | 27.5 | 32.5 | $2100 | 302 | 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 74 small sport utility vehicle 2wd models tracked here, the Hyundai Kona FWD ranks 25 on current figures, against a class average of 34.7 MPG.
Closest more-efficient alternatives in the same class: Buick Encore GX FWD (30), Ford Escape FWD (30), Kia Seltos FWD (30), Lexus RX 450h (30), Chevrolet Trailblazer FWD (31).
Tailpipe CO₂ is rated at 301 grams per mile, which works out to roughly 4.5 tonnes a year at 15,000 miles.
Questions
What MPG does the Hyundai Kona FWD get?
The 2027 Hyundai Kona FWD is rated at 29.5 MPG combined by the EPA — 27 city and 33.5 highway. Across all 10 model years in the database it averages 30.5 MPG, ranging from 28 to 32 depending on year and trim.
How much does a Hyundai Kona FWD cost in fuel per year?
At 29.5 MPG and 15,000 miles a year, it burns about 508 gallons — roughly $1627 a year with fuel at $3.20 a gallon, or $0.108 per mile. The EPA's own published annual figure for the 2027 model is $2100.
Has the Hyundai Kona FWD become more efficient over time?
Barely. It sits at 29.5 MPG today against 30 in 2018 — essentially flat across 10 model years, with efficiency gains offset by weight and power creep.
Is the Hyundai Kona FWD efficient for its class?
It ranks 25 of 74 in the Small Sport Utility Vehicle 2WD class on current figures, against a class average of 34.7 MPG. That is 5.2 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.