Hyundai Kona

Fuel economy, running costs and specs by model year

The Hyundai Kona appears in this database in 3 model years, from 2018 to 2020, offered with electric and gasoline power. Combined economy ranges from 27 to 120 MPGe across those years, with annual fuel costs of $600 to $2,400 at 15,000 miles.

Fuel economy by year

How it compares

Against the average small sport utility vehicle 2wd in this dataset (about 26 MPGe), the Kona sits roughly 48 MPGe above that mark on average, making it a relatively efficient choice for its class.

Five-year fuel cost

Fuelling a Kona for five years at the EPA's 15,000-mile basis costs roughly $3,000 to $12,000, averaging about $7,500 across the versions here. That is the energy bill alone — it excludes insurance, maintenance and depreciation, which for most owners together exceed what goes into the tank.

The range within the range

Economy across the Kona varies by about 93 MPGe between its most and least frugal versions, which run on electric and gasoline. Engine size, turbocharging, drivetrain and even wheel size explain most of that gap, so when you shop a used Kona check which version you are looking at before comparing its running cost to another car.

How it changed over time

Between 2018 and 2020 the Kona's average combined economy improved from about 28 to 74 MPGe. Redesigns, new engines and added hybrid or electric versions are usually what move the number, so the year you choose can matter as much as the model.

Best year for fuel economy

The 2020 Kona has the strongest average combined economy in this database at about 47 MPGe, while the 2018 is the lowest at about 28 MPGe. If running cost is your priority, that is the year to target on the used market; later years may add equipment or safety features instead.

2020 Kona at a glance

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