Against 261 other 4-cyl cars rated 2025–2027, the Kona beats their 26.2 mpg average by 4.8 mpg, about $227 a year.
Every Hyundai Kona engine, compared
Yearly cost assumes 12,000 miles at $3.20 a gallon.
| Engine | Combined | City / Highway | Years | Fuel per year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2L 4-cyl | 28 / 35 | 2024–2027 | $1,239 | |
| 1.6L 4-cyl | 28.3 / 33 | 2018–2023 | $1,251 |
What that actually costs
Against its rivals in the same model years, the Toyota RAV4 gets 43 mpg, the Jeep Wrangler 18.8 mpg and the Honda CR-V 35 mpg, next to 31 mpg for the 2027 Kona.
| Measure | Value |
|---|---|
| Cost per mile (2027) | $0.103 |
| Fuel per year | $1,239 |
| Fuel over five years | $6,195 |
| Against other 4-cyl cars, 2025–2027 | −$227 a year |
| EPA's own estimate | $2,030 a year |
City or highway — who is this car for
The 2027 Hyundai Kona gives up 7 mpg in town: 35 on the highway against 28 in the city, $274 a year if every mile were city driving.
| Measure | Value | Reading |
|---|---|---|
| City (2027) | 28 mpg | $1,371 a year if you only drive in town |
| Highway | 35 mpg | $1,097 a year if you mostly commute |
| Gap | +7 mpg (25%) | Typical for its type |
How the Kona changed over the years
The Kona peaked in 2023 at 32 mpg (29 city, 35 highway) and was at its thirstiest in 2021 at 30 — 2 mpg apart, or $80 a year in fuel between buying one year and the other. The 2027 car does 31.
| Model year | Combined | City / Highway | Engines offered | Fuel per year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2027 | 28 / 35 | 1 | $1,239 | |
| 2026 | 28 / 35 | 1 | $1,239 | |
| 2025 | 28 / 35 | 1 | $1,239 | |
| 2024 | 28 / 35 | 1 | $1,239 | |
| 2023 | 29 / 35 | 1 | $1,200 | |
| 2022 | 29 / 35 | 1 | $1,200 | |
| 2021 | 28 / 32 | 1 | $1,280 | |
| 2020 | 28 / 32 | 1 | $1,280 | |
| 2019 | 28 / 32 | 1 | $1,280 | |
| 2018 | 28 / 32 | 1 | $1,280 |
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How we count
This page rests on 10 EPA ratings of the Hyundai Kona — 2 engines across 2018–2027. 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 $2,030. Full method.
Frequently asked questions
What mpg does the 2027 Hyundai Kona get?
31 mpg combined, 28 city and 35 highway, per EPA. Across every year since 2018 the Kona has averaged 30.8 mpg.
Is the 2027 Kona more efficient than the 2026?
About the same: 31 against 31 mpg combined.
Which Kona year has the best gas mileage?
The 2023, at 32 mpg combined (29 city, 35 highway).
Does the Kona get better gas mileage than the Toyota RAV4?
No: 31 mpg for the 2027 Kona against 43 for the 2026 Toyota RAV4, about $346 a year more to run.
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