2021 Kia Sportage AWD vs FWD: is AWD worth it?
LX AWD vs LX FWD
AWD adds $1,500. Costs $193 more a year in fuel.
$2,656more over 6 years
- 23 vs 26 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 | Ground clearance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| LX FWD LX AWD | $24,090 $25,590 | $1,500 | 26 mpg 23 mpg | $1,477 $1,670 | $2,656 | N/A | N/A |
| S FWD S AWD | $26,590 $28,290 | $1,700 | 26 mpg 23 mpg | $1,477 $1,670 | $2,856 | N/A | N/A |
| EX FWD EX AWD | $27,390 $28,890 | $1,500 | 26 mpg 23 mpg | $1,477 $1,670 | $2,656 | N/A | N/A |
| SX Turbo FWD SX Turbo AWD | $33,750 $35,250 | $1,500 | 23 mpg 21 mpg | $1,670 $1,829 | $2,454 | +331 lb | 6.4 in 6.8 in |
What this cannot tell you
Resale, traction and insurance are not included.
Your own mpg will differ.
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