2026 Hyundai Kona Specs, MPG & Trims
EPA fuel-economy data and specifications for the 2026 Hyundai Kona (26–31 MPG combined) across 6 listed configurations.
Overview
- Body class
- Small Sport Utility Vehicle 2WD, Small Sport Utility Vehicle 4WD
- Drive
- Front-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
- Transmissions
- Automatic (AV-S1), Automatic (S8)
- Engine
- 4-cyl, 1.6 L; 4-cyl, 2.0 L
- Fuel type
- Regular Gasoline
- Combined MPG
- 26–31 MPG
- Annual fuel cost
- $2,150–$2,600
- 5-year fuel cost
- −$1,000 to +$1,250 vs. average
- EPA scores
- Fuel economy 5–6/10 · GHG 5–6/10
- Configurations
- 6
MPG & fuel economy
City, highway and combined values below are EPA estimates. Where a powertrain has several configurations, the table shows the lowest–highest reported value. Electric configurations use MPGe.
| Powertrain | City | Highway | Combined | Annual fuel cost | CO2 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4-cyl 1.6 L · Regular Gasoline · All-Wheel Drive | 25 | 28 | 26 | $2,600 | 340 g/mi |
| 4-cyl 2.0 L · Regular Gasoline · All-Wheel Drive | 26–27 | 29 | 27–28 | $2,400–$2,500 | 319–323 g/mi |
| 4-cyl 1.6 L · Regular Gasoline · Front-Wheel Drive | 26 | 31 | 28 | $2,400 | 320 g/mi |
| 4-cyl 2.0 L · Regular Gasoline · Front-Wheel Drive | 28–29 | 34–35 | 31 | $2,150 | 284–288 g/mi |
Configurations & engine comparison
Each row is one configuration/engine combination reported by the EPA for this model year. Missing EPA values are shown as —.
| Configuration / engine | Drive | Transmission | Cyl. | Displ. (L) | Fuel type | City | Hwy | Comb. | Annual cost | 5-YR COST | FE | GHG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kona AWD | All-Wheel Drive | Automatic (AV-S1) | 4 | 2.0 | Regular Gasoline | 26 | 29 | 27 | $2,500 | −$500 | 5 | 5 |
| Kona AWD SX2 1.6T 8AT AWD | All-Wheel Drive | Automatic (S8) | 4 | 1.6 | Regular Gasoline | 25 | 28 | 26 | $2,600 | −$1,000 | 5 | 5 |
| Kona AWD w/Stop-Start | All-Wheel Drive | Automatic (AV-S1) | 4 | 2.0 | Regular Gasoline | 27 | 29 | 28 | $2,400 | $0 | 5 | 5 |
| Kona FWD | Front-Wheel Drive | Automatic (AV-S1) | 4 | 2.0 | Regular Gasoline | 28 | 35 | 31 | $2,150 | +$1,250 | 6 | 6 |
| Kona FWD SX2 1.6T 8AT FWD | Front-Wheel Drive | Automatic (S8) | 4 | 1.6 | Regular Gasoline | 26 | 31 | 28 | $2,400 | $0 | 5 | 5 |
| Kona FWD w/Stop-Start | Front-Wheel Drive | Automatic (AV-S1) | 4 | 2.0 | Regular Gasoline | 29 | 34 | 31 | $2,150 | +$1,250 | 6 | 6 |
Frequently asked questions
What is the combined MPG of the 2026 Hyundai Kona?
According to EPA data, the 2026 Hyundai Kona is rated at 26–31 MPG combined for its conventional-fuel configurations.
How many cylinders does the 2026 Hyundai Kona have?
The EPA data lists 4 cylinders for this vehicle.
What fuel type does the 2026 Hyundai Kona use?
It uses Regular Gasoline.
What is the annual fuel cost of the 2026 Hyundai Kona?
The EPA estimates annual fuel costs ranging from $2,150 to $2,600.
How much will the 2026 Hyundai Kona cost in fuel over 5 years?
According to EPA estimates, the 2026 Hyundai Kona 5-year fuel-cost difference is −$1,000 to +$1,250 relative to the average new vehicle (negative values are extra cost; positive values are savings).