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Hyundai · model year 2027
2027 Hyundai Kona AWD
SUV · All-Wheel Drive · Gas · EPA class: Small Sport Utility Vehicle 4WD
Where it places
- 116 Fuel-efficient SUVs
Ordered by combined MPG #116 of 479 - 199 Fuel-efficient small SUVs
Ordered by combined MPG #199 of 521 - 226 2027 cars and trucks
Every car of that year, A to Z #226 of 539 - 11 Hyundai cars
Every model year, newest first #11 of 1,125 - 253 Fuel-efficient AWD and 4WD cars
Ordered by combined MPG #253 of 1,362 - 428 Gas and hybrid cars by fuel cost
Ordered by fuel a year #428 of 2,158
Against fuel-efficient SUVs
The CarCody take
The 2027 Hyundai Kona AWD is a gasoline SUV rated at 27 combined MPG. Its EPA figures are 26 MPG city and 29 MPG highway, with an estimated annual fuel cost of $2,500. All-wheel drive, a 2.0-liter four-cylinder engine, and an automatic transmission define its setup. Tailpipe CO2 is 322 grams per mile.
Good to know
- The Kona AWD has all-wheel drive.
- 27 combined MPG, with 29 MPG highway.
- 2.0 L four-cylinder engine with automatic transmission.
- EPA annual fuel cost is listed at $2,500.
Watch for
- City rating is 26 MPG.
- Tailpipe CO2 is 322 grams per mile.
- Gasoline operation requires fuel rather than charging.
Who it suits. SUV shoppers who want all-wheel drive. Drivers whose use matches 26 city or 29 highway MPG.
Choose the 2027 Kona AWD if all-wheel traction matters and 27 combined MPG fits your fuel budget. The EPA estimates $2,500 in yearly fuel cost, so that figure is central to ownership planning. City drivers should use the 26 MPG rating, while longer highway trips align with 29 MPG. Its 2.0 L four-cylinder automatic setup keeps the description straightforward: a gasoline SUV with a clear efficiency baseline and measurable CO2 output.
What it is
The 2027 Hyundai Kona AWD is an SUV in the EPA’s Small Sport Utility Vehicle 4WD class. It uses gasoline, all-wheel drive, a 2.0 L four-cylinder engine, and an automatic transmission.
Its defining EPA figure is 27 combined MPG. That combines the city and highway ratings into one number for mixed driving.
The numbers
The Kona AWD is rated at 26 MPG in city driving and 29 MPG on the highway. Stop-and-go trips are therefore rated lower than steady highway travel.
Its tailpipe output is 322 grams of CO2 per mile.
What it costs to run
The EPA lists an annual fuel cost of $2,500 for the Kona AWD. That is the running-fuel estimate attached to its gasoline rating, not a purchase price.
How it compares
Its 27 combined MPG rating is shown in fuel-efficient SUV listings. The Kona is a Hyundai model; see Hyundai cars.
Who it suits
This Kona suits a driver who wants an SUV with all-wheel drive and a single combined rating of 27 MPG. Its 26 city and 29 highway figures give a useful split for mostly urban or highway routines.
Trade-offs
The gasoline powertrain means its running figure is expressed in MPG and an annual fuel estimate. The 2.0 L four-cylinder engine pairs with an automatic transmission and all-wheel drive.
The EPA rates highway economy at 29 MPG, only three MPG above the 26 MPG city figure. Tailpipe CO2 is 322 grams per mile.
Verdict
Choose the 2027 Kona AWD if all-wheel traction matters and 27 combined MPG fits your fuel budget. The EPA estimates $2,500 in yearly fuel cost, so that figure is central to ownership planning. City drivers should use the 26 MPG rating, while longer highway trips align with 29 MPG. Its 2.0 L four-cylinder automatic setup keeps the description straightforward: a gasoline SUV with a clear efficiency baseline and measurable CO2 output.
Every figure on record
- Combined MPG
- 27 MPG
- City MPG
- 26 MPG
- Highway MPG
- 29 MPG
- Annual fuel cost
- $2,500
- Tailpipe CO₂
- 322 g per mile
- Model year
- 2027
- Body
- SUV
- EPA size class
- Small Sport Utility Vehicle 4WD
- Drive
- All-Wheel Drive
- Engine
- 2.0 L 4-cyl
- Transmission
- Automatic (AV-S1)
- Fuel
- Gasoline
Questions
What is the 2027 Hyundai Kona AWD’s combined MPG?
The EPA combined rating is 27 MPG.
What city and highway MPG does it get?
It is rated at 26 MPG city and 29 MPG highway.
How much does fuel cost per year for the Kona AWD?
The EPA annual fuel-cost estimate is $2,500.
Does the 2027 Kona AWD use all-wheel drive?
Yes. The model has all-wheel drive and is classified as a Small Sport Utility Vehicle 4WD.
What engine and transmission does it have?
It uses a 2.0 L four-cylinder engine with an automatic transmission.
How much tailpipe CO2 does it emit?
The listed tailpipe output is 322 grams of CO2 per mile.
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