2024 Hyundai Santa Fe AWD vs FWD: is AWD worth it?
SE AWD vs SE FWD
AWD adds $1,800. Costs $70 more a year in fuel.
$2,217more over 6 years
- 23 vs 24 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SE FWD SE AWD | $33,950 $35,750 | $1,800 | 24 mpg 23 mpg | $1,600 $1,670 | $2,217 | +143 lb |
| SEL FWD SEL AWD | $36,450 $38,250 | $1,800 | 24 mpg 23 mpg | $1,600 $1,670 | $2,217 | +143 lb |
| Hybrid SEL FWD Hybrid SEL AWD | $36,950 $38,750 | $1,800 | 36 mpg 34 mpg | $1,067 $1,129 | $2,177 | 0 lb |
| Limited FWD Limited AWD | $43,350 $45,150 | $1,800 | 24 mpg 23 mpg | $1,600 $1,670 | $2,217 | +143 lb |
| Hybrid Limited FWD Hybrid Limited AWD | $43,850 $45,650 | $1,800 | 36 mpg 34 mpg | $1,067 $1,129 | $2,177 | 0 lb |
| Calligraphy FWD Calligraphy AWD | $46,500 $48,300 | $1,800 | 24 mpg 23 mpg | $1,600 $1,670 | $2,217 | +143 lb |
| Hybrid Calligraphy FWD Hybrid Calligraphy AWD | $47,000 $48,800 | $1,800 | 36 mpg 34 mpg | $1,067 $1,129 | $2,177 | 0 lb |
What this cannot tell you
Resale, traction and insurance are not included.
Your own mpg will differ.
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- Sources disagree