Against 483 other 4-cyl cars rated 2021–2023, the Kona N trails their 26.7 mpg average by 3.7 mpg, about $232 a year.
Every Hyundai Kona N engine, compared
The Hyundai Kona N was rated in a single specification, so its gas mileage does not vary by version — only by model year. Yearly cost assumes 12,000 miles at $3.20 a gallon.
| Engine | Combined | City / Highway | Years | Fuel per year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2L 4-cyl | 20 / 27 | 2022–2023 | $1,670 |
What that actually costs
Against its rivals in the same model years, the Toyota RAV4 gets 35.9 mpg, the Jeep Wrangler 20.1 mpg and the Honda CR-V 34.7 mpg, next to 23 mpg for the 2023 Kona N.
| Measure | Value |
|---|---|
| Cost per mile (2023) | $0.139 |
| Fuel per year | $1,670 |
| Fuel over five years | $8,350 |
| Against other 4-cyl cars, 2021–2023 | +$232 a year |
| EPA's own estimate | $3,350 a year |
City or highway — who is this car for
The 2023 Hyundai Kona N gives up 7 mpg in town: 27 on the highway against 20 in the city, $498 a year if every mile were city driving.
| Measure | Value | Reading |
|---|---|---|
| City (2023) | 20 mpg | $1,920 a year if you only drive in town |
| Highway | 27 mpg | $1,422 a year if you mostly commute |
| Gap | +7 mpg (35%) | Wide — this car dislikes traffic |
How the Kona N changed over the years
Combined figure across the 2 model years the Kona N was rated in, all of them at 23 mpg.
| Model year | Combined | City / Highway | Engines offered | Fuel per year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 20 / 27 | 1 | $1,670 | |
| 2022 | 20 / 27 | 1 | $1,670 |
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How we count
This page rests on 2 EPA ratings of the Hyundai Kona N — 1 engine across 2022–2023. The mileage is EPA's laboratory figure, unchanged; the yearly bill is ours, at 12,000 miles and $3.20 a gallon, against EPA's own estimate of $3,350. Full method.
Frequently asked questions
What mpg does the 2023 Hyundai Kona N get?
23 mpg combined, 20 city and 27 highway, per EPA. Across every year since 2022 the Kona N has averaged 23 mpg.
Is the 2023 Kona N more efficient than the 2022?
About the same: 23 against 23 mpg combined.
Does the Kona N get better gas mileage than the Toyota RAV4?
No: 23 mpg for the 2023 Kona N against 35.9 for the 2024 Toyota RAV4, about $600 a year more to run.
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