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2018-2023 Hyundai Kona MPG & Fuel Cost
6 model years · 23–32 MPG combined
15,000 mi/yr · regular gasoline $4.36/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026)
Cheaper to fuel than 8 of 10 small SUV configurations, MY2023. Ranked against all rated configurations, not sales-weighted.
2018-2023 Hyundai Kona at a glance
The 2018-2023 Hyundai Kona covers 6 model years in the EPA database (31 configurations in all), rated 23–32 MPG combined. The newest model year, 2023, costs about $2,050 a year to fuel for its most efficient version, the Kona 2.0L 4-cyl FWD (32 MPG), at regular gasoline $4.36/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026). Powertrains over the years: gas and electric. EPA changed the ratings in 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022 and 2023. The best combined rating in the generation, 32 MPG, was reached in 2022 and 2023.
2018-2023 Hyundai Kona by model year
| Model year | Powertrains | Combined | $/yr | EPA ratings |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | Gas, Electric | 23–32 MPG, 120 MPGe | $750–$3,550 | Ratings changed |
| 2022 | Gas, Electric | 23–32 MPG, 120 MPGe | $770–$3,550 | Ratings changed |
| 2021 | Gas, Electric | 27–30 MPG, 120 MPGe | $2,190–$2,380 | Ratings changed |
| 2020 | Gas, Electric | 27–30 MPG, 120 MPGe | $750–$2,380 | Ratings changed |
| 2019 | Gas, Electric | 27–30 MPG, 120 MPGe | $770–$2,380 | Ratings changed |
| 2018 | Gas | 27–30 MPG | $2,190–$2,390 | First year |
What the 2023 Kona 2.0L 4-cyl FWD costs to drive
Per month
$171
$2,050 a year ÷ 12
Per 25 miles
$3.42
Per 100 miles
$13.67
Five years
$10,250
5 × the yearly cost, prices held at today's level
vs the small SUV median
$610less a year
Class median $2,660 a year, MY2023
Based on 15,000 miles a year and regular gasoline $4.36/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026).
2023 Hyundai Kona MPG
Versus 2022: The most efficient configuration stays at 32 MPG. Its annual cost stays at $2,050.
Gas configurations (5)
| Trim | Engine | Drive | City | Hwy | Comb. | $/yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kona 2.0L 4-cyl FWD (Most efficient) | 2.0L 4-cyl | FWD | 30 | 35 | 32 | $2,050 |
| Kona 1.6L 4-cyl turbo FWD | 1.6L 4-cyl turbo | FWD | 29 | 35 | 32 | $2,070 |
| Kona 2.0L 4-cyl AWD | 2.0L 4-cyl | AWD | 28 | 33 | 30 | $2,200 |
| Kona 1.6L 4-cyl turbo AWD | 1.6L 4-cyl turbo | AWD | 27 | 32 | 29 | $2,260 |
| N | 2.0L 4-cyl turbo | FWD | 20 | 27 | 23 | $3,550 |
1 configuration requires or recommends higher-octane gasoline and is costed at premium gasoline $5.36/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026).
Electric configurations (1)
| Trim | Drive | kWh/100 mi | MPGe | Range | $/yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Electric (Most efficient) | FWD | 27 | 120 | 258 mi | $750 |
MPGe is the distance an electric car travels on 33.7 kWh, the energy in a gallon of gasoline. Fewer kWh per 100 miles means a lower running cost.
2022 Hyundai Kona MPG
23–32 MPG, 120 MPGe · $770–$3,550/yr
Versus 2021: The most efficient configuration moves from 30 to 32 MPG, up 2. Its annual cost goes from $2,190 to $2,050, $140 less.
Gas configurations (5)
| Trim | Engine | Drive | City | Hwy | Comb. | $/yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kona 2.0L 4-cyl FWD (Most efficient) | 2.0L 4-cyl | FWD | 30 | 35 | 32 | $2,050 |
| Kona 1.6L 4-cyl turbo FWD | 1.6L 4-cyl turbo | FWD | 29 | 35 | 32 | $2,070 |
| Kona 2.0L 4-cyl AWD | 2.0L 4-cyl | AWD | 28 | 33 | 30 | $2,200 |
| Kona 1.6L 4-cyl turbo AWD | 1.6L 4-cyl turbo | AWD | 27 | 32 | 29 | $2,260 |
| N | 2.0L 4-cyl turbo | FWD | 20 | 27 | 23 | $3,550 |
1 configuration requires or recommends higher-octane gasoline and is costed at premium gasoline $5.36/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026).
Electric configurations (1)
| Trim | Drive | kWh/100 mi | MPGe | Range | $/yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Electric (Most efficient) | FWD | 28 | 120 | 258 mi | $770 |
MPGe is the distance an electric car travels on 33.7 kWh, the energy in a gallon of gasoline. Fewer kWh per 100 miles means a lower running cost.
2021 Hyundai Kona MPG
27–30 MPG, 120 MPGe · $2,190–$2,380/yr
Versus 2020: The most efficient configuration stays at 30 MPG. Its annual cost goes from $2,200 to $2,190, $10 less.
Gas configurations (4)
| Trim | Engine | Drive | City | Hwy | Comb. | $/yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kona 2.0L 4-cyl FWD (Most efficient) | 2.0L 4-cyl | FWD | 27 | 33 | 30 | $2,190 |
| Kona 1.6L 4-cyl turbo FWD | 1.6L 4-cyl turbo | FWD | 28 | 32 | 30 | $2,210 |
| Kona 1.6L 4-cyl turbo AWD | 1.6L 4-cyl turbo | AWD | 26 | 29 | 27 | $2,380 |
| Kona 2.0L 4-cyl AWD | 2.0L 4-cyl | AWD | 25 | 30 | 27 | $2,380 |
Electric configurations (1)
| Trim | Drive | kWh/100 mi | MPGe | Range | $/yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Electric (Most efficient) | FWD | — | 120 | 258 mi | — |
MPGe is the distance an electric car travels on 33.7 kWh, the energy in a gallon of gasoline. Fewer kWh per 100 miles means a lower running cost.
2020 Hyundai Kona MPG
27–30 MPG, 120 MPGe · $750–$2,380/yr
Versus 2019: The most efficient configuration stays at 30 MPG. Its annual cost goes from $2,190 to $2,200, $10 more.
Gas configurations (4)
| Trim | Engine | Drive | City | Hwy | Comb. | $/yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kona 2.0L 4-cyl FWD (Most efficient) | 2.0L 4-cyl | FWD | 27 | 33 | 30 | $2,200 |
| Kona 1.6L 4-cyl turbo FWD | 1.6L 4-cyl turbo | FWD | 28 | 32 | 30 | $2,210 |
| Kona 2.0L 4-cyl AWD | 2.0L 4-cyl | AWD | 26 | 30 | 28 | $2,370 |
| Kona 1.6L 4-cyl turbo AWD | 1.6L 4-cyl turbo | AWD | 26 | 29 | 27 | $2,380 |
Electric configurations (1)
| Trim | Drive | kWh/100 mi | MPGe | Range | $/yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Electric (Most efficient) | FWD | 27 | 120 | 258 mi | $750 |
MPGe is the distance an electric car travels on 33.7 kWh, the energy in a gallon of gasoline. Fewer kWh per 100 miles means a lower running cost.
2019 Hyundai Kona MPG
27–30 MPG, 120 MPGe · $770–$2,380/yr
Versus 2018: The most efficient configuration stays at 30 MPG. Its annual cost stays at $2,190.
Gas configurations (4)
| Trim | Engine | Drive | City | Hwy | Comb. | $/yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kona 2.0L 4-cyl FWD (Most efficient) | 2.0L 4-cyl | FWD | 27 | 33 | 30 | $2,190 |
| Kona 1.6L 4-cyl turbo FWD | 1.6L 4-cyl turbo | FWD | 28 | 32 | 30 | $2,210 |
| Kona 1.6L 4-cyl turbo AWD | 1.6L 4-cyl turbo | AWD | 26 | 29 | 27 | $2,380 |
| Kona 2.0L 4-cyl AWD | 2.0L 4-cyl | AWD | 25 | 30 | 27 | $2,380 |
Electric configurations (1)
| Trim | Drive | kWh/100 mi | MPGe | Range | $/yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Electric (Most efficient) | FWD | 28 | 120 | 258 mi | $770 |
MPGe is the distance an electric car travels on 33.7 kWh, the energy in a gallon of gasoline. Fewer kWh per 100 miles means a lower running cost.
2018 Hyundai Kona MPG
27–30 MPG · $2,190–$2,390/yr
Gas configurations (4)
| Trim | Engine | Drive | City | Hwy | Comb. | $/yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kona 2.0L 4-cyl FWD (Most efficient) | 2.0L 4-cyl | FWD | 27 | 33 | 30 | $2,190 |
| Kona 1.6L 4-cyl turbo FWD | 1.6L 4-cyl turbo | FWD | 28 | 32 | 30 | $2,210 |
| Kona 1.6L 4-cyl turbo AWD | 1.6L 4-cyl turbo | AWD | 26 | 29 | 27 | $2,380 |
| Kona 2.0L 4-cyl AWD | 2.0L 4-cyl | AWD | 25 | 30 | 27 | $2,390 |
Fuel cost by state
Yearly cost of the Kona 2.0L 4-cyl FWD: $2,790 in California and $1,790 in Texas, a $1,000 difference.
- California $2,790
- Washington $2,580
- New York $2,050
- Florida $1,940
- Texas $1,790
Similar cars
Closest combined MPG among MY2023 small SUV models.
Generations
- 2018-2023 (OS)
- 2024-2027* (SX2)
Frequently asked questions
What gas mileage does the 2018-2023 Hyundai Kona get?
EPA rates the 2018-2023 Hyundai Kona at 23–32 MPG combined across 31 configurations and 6 model years. The most efficient version, the 2023 Kona 2.0L 4-cyl FWD, is rated 32 MPG (30 city, 35 highway). By powertrain: Gas: 23–32 MPG; Electric: 120 MPGe.
Which years had the best MPG in the 2018-2023 Hyundai Kona?
The Kona 2.0L 4-cyl FWD reached the generation's best combined rating, 32 MPG, in 2022 and 2023. The lowest top rating, 30 MPG, was in 2018, 2019, 2020 and 2021.
Did EPA ratings change during the 2018-2023 Hyundai Kona?
Yes. Ratings changed in 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022 and 2023.
How much does it cost to fuel a 2023 Hyundai Kona per year?
Driving 15,000 miles a year at regular gasoline $4.36/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026), the Kona 2.0L 4-cyl FWD costs about $2,050 a year. Across all 6 configurations the cost runs $750–$3,550 a year. That is a $2,800 difference between the cheapest and the costliest configuration.
How much does it cost to drive a 2023 Hyundai Kona 100 miles?
About $13.67 per 100 miles for the Kona 2.0L 4-cyl FWD at regular gasoline $4.36/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026), and between $5.00 and $23.67 across all configurations. That is the annual cost over 15,000 miles divided by 150.
Is the 2023 Hyundai Kona more efficient in the city or on the highway?
The Kona 2.0L 4-cyl FWD is rated 30 city and 35 highway MPG, so it is more efficient on the highway, by 5 MPG.
How does the 2023 Hyundai Kona compare with other small SUV configurations?
The Kona 2.0L 4-cyl FWD costs about $2,050 a year to fuel, $610 less than the class median of $2,660, and less than 8 of 10 small SUV configurations. The comparison covers all 297 rated small SUV configurations for MY2023, not weighted by sales.
What is the range and charging cost of the 2023 Hyundai Kona?
EPA rates the range at 258 miles depending on configuration, and the Electric FWD goes 258 mi. Efficiency is 27 kWh per 100 miles (120 MPGe). At residential electricity 18.3¢/kWh (U.S. average, Jul 2026), charging costs $750 a year, or $5.00 per 100 miles for the Electric FWD.
Is the 2023 Hyundai Kona different from the 2022 model?
The most efficient configuration stays at 32 MPG. Its annual cost stays at $2,050. EPA lists 6 configurations for 2023 against 6 configurations for 2022. See the 2022 Hyundai Kona for that year.