2023 Kia Sportage AWD vs FWD: is AWD worth it?
LX AWD vs LX FWD
AWD adds $1,800. Costs $165 more a year in fuel.
$2,787more over 6 years
- 25 vs 28 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 | Max towing | Ground clearance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| LX FWD LX AWD | $26,290 $28,090 | $1,800 | 28 mpg 25 mpg | $1,371 $1,536 | $2,787 | +170 lb | N/A | N/A |
| Hybrid LX FWD Hybrid LX AWD | $27,490 $29,290 | $1,800 | 43 mpg 38 mpg | $893 $1,011 | $2,505 | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| EX FWD EX AWD | $28,290 $30,090 | $1,800 | 28 mpg 25 mpg | $1,371 $1,536 | $2,787 | +170 lb | N/A | N/A |
| SX FWD SX AWD | $31,790 $33,590 | $1,800 | 28 mpg 25 mpg | $1,371 $1,536 | $2,787 | +170 lb | N/A | 7.1 in 8.3 in |
| SX Prestige FWD SX Prestige AWD | $33,790 $35,590 | $1,800 | 28 mpg 25 mpg | $1,371 $1,536 | $2,787 | N/A | 1,653 lb 2,500 lb | 7.1 in 8.3 in |
| SX-Prestige FWD SX-Prestige AWD | $33,790 $35,590 | $1,800 | 28 mpg 25 mpg | $1,371 $1,536 | $2,787 | +170 lb | Same | N/A |
What this cannot tell you
Resale, traction and insurance are not included.
Your own mpg will differ.
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