2026 Hyundai Kona AWD vs FWD: is AWD worth it?
SE AWD vs SE FWD
AWD adds $1,500. Costs $133 more a year in fuel.
$2,296more over 6 years
- 28 vs 31 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SE FWD SE AWD | $25,500 $27,000 | $1,500 | 31 mpg 28 mpg | $1,239 $1,371 | $2,296 | N/A | 6.7 in 8.1 in |
| SEL Sport FWD SEL Sport AWD | $26,825 $28,325 | $1,500 | 31 mpg 27 mpg | $1,239 $1,422 | $2,601 | N/A | N/A |
| SEL Premium FWD SEL Premium AWD | $28,425 $29,925 | $1,500 | 28 mpg 26 mpg | $1,371 $1,477 | $2,133 | N/A | N/A |
| Limited FWD Limited AWD | $32,535 $34,035 | $1,500 | 28 mpg 26 mpg | $1,371 $1,477 | $2,133 | N/A | 6.9 in 8.3 in |
What this cannot tell you
Resale, traction and insurance are not included.
Your own mpg will differ.
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- Sources disagree