Hyundai Kona MPG by Year & Engine (EPA)

EPA fuel-economy ratings for every rated Hyundai Kona model year from 2018 to 2027 — each engine and transmission with its official city, highway and combined figures. Over these years the Kona has been offered with 2.0L 4-cyl, 1.6L 4-cyl, Electric powertrains; the most efficient version is the 2023 (up to 32 MPG combined). Electric versions are shown in MPGe — a different unit, listed separately from gas MPG. Data: U.S. Department of Energy & EPA, fueleconomy.gov; prices are live medians from VehiSales listings.

Hyundai Kona fuel economy by year

YearCombinedEnginesMedian used priceFor sale
2027 26–31 MPG 2.0L 4-cyl, 1.6L 4-cyl
2026 26–31 MPG 2.0L 4-cyl, 1.6L 4-cyl $29,085 5,745 listings
2025 26–31 MPG · 103–118 MPGe Electric, 2.0L 4-cyl, 1.6L 4-cyl $21,499 1,601 listings
2024 26–31 MPG · 116–118 MPGe Electric, 2.0L 4-cyl, 1.6L 4-cyl $20,398 852 listings
2023 23–32 MPG · 120 MPGe Electric, 1.6L 4-cyl, 2.0L 4-cyl $19,995 1,143 listings
2022 23–32 MPG · 120 MPGe Electric, 1.6L 4-cyl, 2.0L 4-cyl $18,233 399 listings
2021 27–30 MPG · 120 MPGe Electric, 2.0L 4-cyl, 1.6L 4-cyl $16,488 277 listings
2020 27–30 MPG · 120 MPGe Electric, 2.0L 4-cyl, 1.6L 4-cyl $15,985 357 listings
2019 27–30 MPG · 120 MPGe Electric, 2.0L 4-cyl, 1.6L 4-cyl $13,886 252 listings
2018 27–30 MPG 2.0L 4-cyl, 1.6L 4-cyl $13,184 143 listings

2027 Hyundai Kona: engines & MPG

The 2027 Kona was EPA-rated in 4 versions (2.0L 4-cyl, 1.6L 4-cyl), with combined economy from 26 to 31 MPG.

VersionEngineTransmissionFuelCityHwyCombined
Kona FWD 2.0L 4-cyl Automatic (AV-S1) Regular 28 35 31 MPG
Kona FWD 1.6L 4-cyl Automatic (S8) Regular 26 32 28 MPG
Kona AWD 2.0L 4-cyl Automatic (AV-S1) Regular 26 29 27 MPG
Kona AWD 1.6L 4-cyl Automatic (S8) Regular 24 29 26 MPG

2026 Hyundai Kona: engines & MPG

The 2026 Kona was EPA-rated in 6 versions (2.0L 4-cyl, 1.6L 4-cyl), with combined economy from 26 to 31 MPG. Used 2026 models currently list for a median of $29,085 on VehiSales (5,745 for sale).

VersionEngineTransmissionFuelCityHwyCombined
Kona FWD w/Stop-Start 2.0L 4-cyl Automatic (AV-S1) Regular 29 34 31 MPG
Kona FWD 2.0L 4-cyl Automatic (AV-S1) Regular 28 35 31 MPG
Kona AWD w/Stop-Start 2.0L 4-cyl Automatic (AV-S1) Regular 27 29 28 MPG
Kona FWD SX2 1.6T 8AT FWD 1.6L 4-cyl Automatic (S8) Regular 26 31 28 MPG
Kona AWD 2.0L 4-cyl Automatic (AV-S1) Regular 26 29 27 MPG
Kona AWD SX2 1.6T 8AT AWD 1.6L 4-cyl Automatic (S8) Regular 25 28 26 MPG

2025 Hyundai Kona: engines & MPG

The 2025 Kona was EPA-rated in 9 versions (Electric, 2.0L 4-cyl, 1.6L 4-cyl), with combined economy from 26 to 31 MPG; electric versions rated 103–118 MPGe. Used 2025 models currently list for a median of $21,499 on VehiSales (1,601 for sale).

VersionEngineTransmissionFuelCityHwyCombined
Kona Electric Standard Range Electric Automatic (A1) Electricity 131 105 118 MPGe · 200 mi range
Kona Electric (17 inch Wheels) Electric Automatic (A1) Electricity 129 103 116 MPGe · 261 mi range
Kona Electric (19 inch Wheels) Electric Automatic (A1) Electricity 113 93 103 MPGe · 230 mi range
Kona FWD 2.0L 4-cyl Automatic (AV-S1) Regular 29 34 31 MPG
Kona FWD 2.0L 4-cyl Automatic (AV-S1) Regular 28 35 31 MPG
Kona AWD 2.0L 4-cyl Automatic (AV-S1) Regular 27 29 28 MPG
Kona FWD 1.6L 4-cyl Automatic (S8) Regular 26 32 28 MPG
Kona AWD 2.0L 4-cyl Automatic (AV-S1) Regular 26 29 27 MPG
Kona AWD 1.6L 4-cyl Automatic (S8) Regular 24 29 26 MPG

2024 Hyundai Kona: engines & MPG

The 2024 Kona was EPA-rated in 8 versions (Electric, 2.0L 4-cyl, 1.6L 4-cyl), with combined economy from 26 to 31 MPG; electric versions rated 116–118 MPGe. Used 2024 models currently list for a median of $20,398 on VehiSales (852 for sale).

VersionEngineTransmissionFuelCityHwyCombined
Kona Electric Standard Range Electric Automatic (A1) Electricity 131 105 118 MPGe · 200 mi range
Kona Electric Long Range Electric Automatic (A1) Electricity 129 103 116 MPGe · 261 mi range
Kona FWD 2.0L 4-cyl Automatic (AV-S1) Regular 29 34 31 MPG
Kona FWD 2.0L 4-cyl Automatic (AV-S1) Regular 28 35 31 MPG
Kona AWD 2.0L 4-cyl Automatic (AV-S1) Regular 27 29 28 MPG
Kona FWD 1.6L 4-cyl Automatic (S8) Regular 26 32 28 MPG
Kona AWD 2.0L 4-cyl Automatic (AV-S1) Regular 26 29 27 MPG
Kona AWD 1.6L 4-cyl Automatic (S8) Regular 24 29 26 MPG

2023 Hyundai Kona: engines & MPG

The 2023 Kona was EPA-rated in 6 versions (Electric, 1.6L 4-cyl, 2.0L 4-cyl), with combined economy from 23 to 32 MPG; electric version rated at 120 MPGe. Used 2023 models currently list for a median of $19,995 on VehiSales (1,143 for sale).

VersionEngineTransmissionFuelCityHwyCombined
Kona Electric Electric Automatic (A1) Electricity 134 106 120 MPGe · 258 mi range
Kona FWD 1.6L 4-cyl Automatic (AM-S7) Regular 29 35 32 MPG
Kona FWD 2.0L 4-cyl Automatic (AV-S1) Regular 30 35 32 MPG
Kona AWD 2.0L 4-cyl Automatic (AV-S1) Regular 28 33 30 MPG
Kona AWD 1.6L 4-cyl Automatic (AM-S7) Regular 27 32 29 MPG
Kona N 2.0L 4-cyl Automatic (AM-S8) Premium 20 27 23 MPG

2022 Hyundai Kona: engines & MPG

The 2022 Kona was EPA-rated in 6 versions (Electric, 1.6L 4-cyl, 2.0L 4-cyl), with combined economy from 23 to 32 MPG; electric version rated at 120 MPGe. Used 2022 models currently list for a median of $18,233 on VehiSales (399 for sale).

VersionEngineTransmissionFuelCityHwyCombined
Kona Electric Electric Automatic (A1) Electricity 132 108 120 MPGe · 258 mi range
Kona FWD 1.6L 4-cyl Automatic (AM-S7) Regular 29 35 32 MPG
Kona FWD 2.0L 4-cyl Automatic (AV-S1) Regular 30 35 32 MPG
Kona AWD 2.0L 4-cyl Automatic (AV-S1) Regular 28 33 30 MPG
Kona AWD 1.6L 4-cyl Automatic (AM-S7) Regular 27 32 29 MPG
Kona N 2.0L 4-cyl Automatic (AM-S8) Premium 20 27 23 MPG

2021 Hyundai Kona: engines & MPG

The 2021 Kona was EPA-rated in 5 versions (Electric, 2.0L 4-cyl, 1.6L 4-cyl), with combined economy from 27 to 30 MPG; electric version rated at 120 MPGe. Used 2021 models currently list for a median of $16,488 on VehiSales (277 for sale).

VersionEngineTransmissionFuelCityHwyCombined
Kona Electric Electric Automatic (A1) Electricity 132 108 120 MPGe · 258 mi range
Kona FWD 2.0L 4-cyl Automatic (S6) Regular 27 33 30 MPG
Kona FWD 1.6L 4-cyl Automatic (AM7) Regular 28 32 30 MPG
Kona AWD 2.0L 4-cyl Automatic (S6) Regular 25 30 27 MPG
Kona AWD 1.6L 4-cyl Automatic (AM7) Regular 26 29 27 MPG

2020 Hyundai Kona: engines & MPG

The 2020 Kona was EPA-rated in 5 versions (Electric, 2.0L 4-cyl, 1.6L 4-cyl), with combined economy from 27 to 30 MPG; electric version rated at 120 MPGe. Used 2020 models currently list for a median of $15,985 on VehiSales (357 for sale).

VersionEngineTransmissionFuelCityHwyCombined
Kona Electric Electric Automatic (A1) Electricity 132 108 120 MPGe · 258 mi range
Kona FWD 2.0L 4-cyl Automatic (S6) Regular 27 33 30 MPG
Kona FWD 1.6L 4-cyl Automatic (AM7) Regular 28 32 30 MPG
Kona AWD 2.0L 4-cyl Automatic (S6) Regular 26 30 28 MPG
Kona AWD 1.6L 4-cyl Automatic (AM7) Regular 26 29 27 MPG

2019 Hyundai Kona: engines & MPG

The 2019 Kona was EPA-rated in 5 versions (Electric, 2.0L 4-cyl, 1.6L 4-cyl), with combined economy from 27 to 30 MPG; electric version rated at 120 MPGe. Used 2019 models currently list for a median of $13,886 on VehiSales (252 for sale).

VersionEngineTransmissionFuelCityHwyCombined
Kona Electric Electric Automatic (A1) Electricity 132 108 120 MPGe · 258 mi range
Kona FWD 2.0L 4-cyl Automatic (S6) Regular 27 33 30 MPG
Kona FWD 1.6L 4-cyl Automatic (AM7) Regular 28 32 30 MPG
Kona AWD 2.0L 4-cyl Automatic (S6) Regular 25 30 27 MPG
Kona AWD 1.6L 4-cyl Automatic (AM7) Regular 26 29 27 MPG

2018 Hyundai Kona: engines & MPG

The 2018 Kona was EPA-rated in 4 versions (2.0L 4-cyl, 1.6L 4-cyl), with combined economy from 27 to 30 MPG. Used 2018 models currently list for a median of $13,184 on VehiSales (143 for sale).

VersionEngineTransmissionFuelCityHwyCombined
Kona FWD 2.0L 4-cyl Automatic (S6) Regular 27 33 30 MPG
Kona FWD 1.6L 4-cyl Automatic (AM7) Regular 28 32 30 MPG
Kona AWD 2.0L 4-cyl Automatic (S6) Regular 25 30 27 MPG
Kona AWD 1.6L 4-cyl Automatic (AM7) Regular 26 29 27 MPG

Frequently asked questions

What MPG does a Hyundai Kona get?

Depending on year and engine, EPA combined ratings for the Kona range from 30 to 32 MPG. The most efficient rated version is the 2023 model year.

What powertrains does the 2027 Hyundai Kona have?

The 2027 Kona was EPA-rated with 2.0L 4-cyl, 1.6L 4-cyl powertrains — see the 2027 table above for each version's exact city/highway figures.

Does the Hyundai Kona require premium gas?

Some versions do: EPA lists regular gasoline and premium gasoline depending on year and engine — check your year's table above.

Is there a hybrid or electric Kona?

Yes — the ratings above include electric (shown in MPGe) versions; look for them in the per-year tables.

About this data: EPA ratings from the official U.S. DOE/EPA dataset (fueleconomy.gov), as of July 2026; refreshed monthly. Market prices and listing counts are live medians from VehiSales inventory, updated daily. How to cite: “VehiSales Research, Hyundai Kona EPA Fuel Economy by Model Year” with a link to https://vehisales.com/research/fuel-economy/hyundai/kona.

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