2026 Hyundai Santa Cruz AWD vs FWD: is AWD worth it?
SE AWD vs SE FWD
AWD adds $1,500. Costs $64 more a year in fuel.
$1,884more over 6 years
- 24 vs 25 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 | $29,750 $31,250 | $1,500 | 25 mpg 24 mpg | $1,536 $1,600 | $1,884 | +143 lb |
| SE Crew Cab FWD SE Crew Cab AWD | $29,750 $31,250 | $1,500 | 25 mpg Not established | $1,536 Not established | Not established | N/A |
| SEL FWD SEL AWD | $31,400 $32,900 | $1,500 | 25 mpg 24 mpg | $1,536 $1,600 | $1,884 | +143 lb |
| SEL Crew Cab FWD SEL Crew Cab AWD | $31,400 $32,900 | $1,500 | 25 mpg Not established | $1,536 Not established | Not established | N/A |
| SEL Activity FWD SEL Activity AWD | $34,450 $35,950 | $1,500 | 25 mpg 24 mpg | $1,536 $1,600 | $1,884 | +143 lb |
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