2024 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 | Ground clearance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| LX FWD LX AWD | $27,190 $28,990 | $1,800 | 28 mpg 25 mpg | $1,371 $1,536 | $2,787 | N/A | N/A |
| Hybrid LX FWD Hybrid LX AWD | $28,590 $30,390 | $1,800 | 43 mpg 38 mpg | $893 $1,011 | $2,505 | N/A | N/A |
| EX FWD EX AWD | $29,190 $30,990 | $1,800 | 28 mpg 25 mpg | $1,371 $1,536 | $2,787 | N/A | N/A |
| SX Prestige FWD SX Prestige AWD | $34,690 $36,490 | $1,800 | 28 mpg 25 mpg | $1,371 $1,536 | $2,787 | 0 lb | Same |
| SX-Prestige FWD SX-Prestige AWD | $34,690 $36,490 | $1,800 | 28 mpg 25 mpg | $1,371 $1,536 | $2,787 | N/A | 7.1 in 8.3 in |
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