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2021 Hyundai Kona mpg

Combined mpg, SE FWD

30mpg

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12,000 miles a year. Gas $3.20. Power 17 cents per kWh.

10152025303540Median 23Kona: 30 mpg
137 SUVs (2021), one trim per model: the cheapest with a rating. Median 23 mpg.
2021 Hyundai Kona mpg by trim
TrimEngineDriveCity mpgHwy mpgCombinedTank, galMiles per tankCost a year
SE Auto FWD #4156772.0L 4cylFWD27333013.2396$1,280
SE Auto FWD #4193172.0L 4cylFWD27333013.2396$1,280
SE FWD2.0L 4cylFWD27333013.2396$1,280
SEL Auto FWD #4156782.0L 4cylFWD27333013.2396$1,280
SEL Auto FWD #4193182.0L 4cylFWD27333013.2396$1,280
SEL FWD2.0L 4cylFWD27333013.2396$1,280
SEL Plus FWD2.0L 4cylFWD27333013.2396$1,280
Night FWD1.6L 4cylFWD28323013.2396$1,280
Limited FWD1.6L 4cylFWD28323013.2396$1,280
Ultimate FWD1.6L 4cylFWD28323013.2396$1,280
SE Auto AWD #4156822.0L 4cylAWD25302713.2356$1,422
SE Auto AWD #4193192.0L 4cylAWD25302713.2356$1,422
SE AWD2.0LAWD25302713.2356$1,422
SEL Auto AWD #4156832.0L 4cylAWD25302713.2356$1,422
SEL Auto AWD #4193202.0L 4cylAWD25302713.2356$1,422
SEL Plus AWD2.0LAWD25302713.2356$1,422
Night AWD1.6LAWD26292713.2356$1,422
Limited AWD1.6LAWD26292713.2356$1,422
Ultimate AWD1.6LAWD26292713.2356$1,422
SEL AWD2.0LAWD25302713.2356$1,422

Fuel cost

SE FWD, 30 mpg combined.

Per year
$1,280
Per month
$107
Per mile
10.7 cents
Fill the tank
$42.24
  • Best mpg: SE Auto FWD #415677, 30 mpg. $1,280 a year.
  • Top trim: Ultimate AWD. $1,422 a year. $142 more than the SE FWD.

Electric trims

2021 Hyundai Kona electric trims
TrimDriveRange, mikWh per 100 miMPGeFull chargeCost a year
EV SEL FWDFWD25827.0120$11.84$551
EV Limited FWDFWD25827.0120$11.84$551
EV Ultimate FWDFWD25827.0120$11.84$551
Electric Limited FWDFWD25827.0120$11.84$551
Electric SEL FWDFWD25827.0120$11.84$551
Electric Ultimate FWDFWD25827.0120$11.84$551

Charging specs

Charging specs by version
VersionPlugOnboard AC, kWDC peak, kW10-80%, minLevel 2, hoursBattery, kWh
48.6 kWhCCS1117541N/A48.6

Charging specs: maker data, one source.

Do I need a Level 2 charger?

No. A 120 V outlet adds 52 miles in 10 hours.

You drive 33 miles a day.

EV SEL FWD. 120 V outlet: 1.4 kW.

Trip cost

SE FWD: 33 mpg highway
TripGallonsCost
100 miles3.0$9.70
300 miles9.1$29.09
500 miles15.2$48.48
1,000 miles30.3$96.97

Commute cost

Per month
$92
Per year
$1,109
Miles a month
867

SE FWD. 20 miles each way, 5 days a week.

Is 30 mpg good? Yes. Beats 81% of 2026 cars.

MPG by year

27282930313220182020202220242026
Kona: combined mpg of the cheapest rated trim, 2018 to 2026.

Kona by year: price, hp, mpg, size

Rivals

2021 Hyundai Kona and rivals
CarCheapest trimCombined mpgCompare
2021 Hyundai KonaSE FWD30 mpg
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2021 Ford EcoSportS FWD28 mpg
2021 Mazda CX-3Sport FWD31 mpg

What this cannot tell you

EPA ratings. Your own mpg will differ.

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