Hyundai Kona FWD: MPG and fuel economy by year
The EPA has rated the Hyundai Kona FWD across 9 model years, from the 2018 Hyundai Kona FWD through the 2026 Hyundai Kona FWD. The most recent 2026 Hyundai Kona FWD returns 31 combined MPG. The most efficient model year was the 2023 Hyundai Kona FWD at 32 MPG.
Pick a year below to open the full Hyundai Kona FWD page for that model year. Each year page covers combined, city, and highway MPG, the trim variants the EPA rates separately, the annual fuel cost across three driving patterns, and a year-over-year comparison so you can see whether the car has improved.
Fuel economy by model year
Combined MPG, city MPG, highway MPG, and the EPA's estimated annual fuel cost for every model year of the Hyundai Kona FWD. Click any year to see the full breakdown for that model year, including trim variants, the drivetrain, and a comparison against other vehicles in its segment.
| Year | Model | Combined MPG | City | Highway | Annual fuel cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 2026 Hyundai Kona FWD | 31 MPG | 28 MPG | 35 MPG | $1,950 |
| 2025 | 2025 Hyundai Kona FWD | 31 MPG | 28 MPG | 35 MPG | $1,950 |
| 2024 | 2024 Hyundai Kona FWD | 31 MPG | 28 MPG | 35 MPG | $1,950 |
| 2023 | 2023 Hyundai Kona FWD | 32 MPG | 30 MPG | 35 MPG | $1,850 |
| 2022 | 2022 Hyundai Kona FWD | 32 MPG | 29 MPG | 35 MPG | $1,850 |
| 2021 | 2021 Hyundai Kona FWD | 30 MPG | 28 MPG | 32 MPG | $2,000 |
| 2020 | 2020 Hyundai Kona FWD | 30 MPG | 28 MPG | 32 MPG | $2,000 |
| 2019 | 2019 Hyundai Kona FWD | 30 MPG | 28 MPG | 32 MPG | $2,000 |
| 2018 | 2018 Hyundai Kona FWD | 30 MPG | 28 MPG | 32 MPG | $2,000 |
How the Hyundai Kona FWD compares against the Small Sport Utility Vehicle 2WD class
Buyers usually compare the Hyundai Kona FWD against other cars in the same EPA class. The list below shows the most efficient cars in the Small Sport Utility Vehicle 2WD class for the 2026 model year, the latest year on this page. Each link opens the full page for that car.
Source: U.S. EPA fuel economy dataset. Annual fuel cost assumes 15,000 miles of driving per year and a 55% city, 45% highway split.