2025 Hyundai Santa Fe AWD vs FWD: is AWD worth it?
SE AWD vs SE FWD
AWD adds $1,900. Costs $70 more a year in fuel.
$2,317more 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 | $34,200 $36,100 | $1,900 | 24 mpg 23 mpg | $1,600 $1,670 | $2,317 | +143 lb |
| SEL FWD SEL AWD | $36,700 $38,600 | $1,900 | 24 mpg 23 mpg | $1,600 $1,670 | $2,317 | +143 lb |
| Hybrid SEL FWD Hybrid SEL AWD | $37,800 $39,600 | $1,800 | 36 mpg 34 mpg | $1,067 $1,129 | $2,177 | +144 lb |
| Limited FWD Limited AWD | $43,600 $45,500 | $1,900 | 24 mpg 23 mpg | $1,600 $1,670 | $2,317 | +143 lb |
| Hybrid Limited FWD Hybrid Limited AWD | $44,700 $46,500 | $1,800 | 36 mpg 34 mpg | $1,067 $1,129 | $2,177 | +144 lb |
| Calligraphy FWD Calligraphy AWD | $46,750 $48,650 | $1,900 | 24 mpg 23 mpg | $1,600 $1,670 | $2,317 | +143 lb |
| Hybrid Calligraphy FWD Hybrid Calligraphy AWD | $47,850 $49,650 | $1,800 | 36 mpg 34 mpg | $1,067 $1,129 | $2,177 | +144 lb |
What this cannot tell you
Resale, traction and insurance are not included.
Your own mpg will differ.
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