2020 Hyundai Santa Fe AWD vs FWD: is AWD worth it?
2.4L SE AWD vs 2.4L SE FWD
AWD adds $1,700. Costs $64 more a year in fuel.
$2,084more over 6 years
- 24 vs 25 mpg.
- 12,000 miles a year. Gas $3.20.
Every AWD and FWD pair
| Pair | MSRP | Price step | Rating | Energy a year | Extra over 6 years | Weight gain |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2.4L SE FWD 2.4L SE AWD | $26,275 $27,975 | $1,700 | 25 mpg 24 mpg | $1,536 $1,600 | $2,084 | +144 lb |
| 2.4L SEL FWD 2.4L SEL AWD | $28,025 $29,725 | $1,700 | 25 mpg 24 mpg | $1,536 $1,600 | $2,084 | +144 lb |
| 2.0T SEL FWD 2.0T SEL AWD | $34,875 $36,575 | $1,700 | 23 mpg 22 mpg | $1,670 $1,745 | $2,155 | +144 lb |
| 2.4L Limited FWD 2.4L Limited AWD | $36,025 $37,725 | $1,700 | 25 mpg 24 mpg | $1,536 $1,600 | $2,084 | N/A |
| 2.0T Limited FWD 2.0T Limited AWD | $37,875 $39,575 | $1,700 | 23 mpg 22 mpg | $1,670 $1,745 | $2,155 | N/A |
What this cannot tell you
Resale, traction and insurance are not included.
Your own mpg will differ.
- 2 or more sources
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- Model-level, rule or estimate
- Sources disagree