The 2022 Hyundai Kona delivers an EPA-certified 23–32 MPG combined across 6 configurations. Estimated annual fuel costs range from $650 to $3,300.
Factual efficiency differences across gasoline, hybrid, plug-in hybrid, and electric variants
Annual Fuel Cost: $1,900–$3,300.
Annual Energy Cost: $650–$3,300.
Laboratory certification test values across engine, transmission, and drivetrain permutations
| Configuration / Model | Powertrain | Drivetrain | Transmission | City | Highway | Combined | EV Range | Annual Fuel Cost | CO2 (g/mi) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kona Electric Electricity | Electric (BEV) | Front-Wheel Drive | Automatic (A1) | 132 MPGe | 108 MPGe | 120 MPGe | 258 mi | $650 | — |
| Kona FWD Regular | 1.6L 4-Cyl Gas | Front-Wheel Drive | Automatic (AM-S7) | 29 MPG | 35 MPG | 32 MPG | — | $1,900 | — |
| Kona FWD Regular | 2L 4-Cyl Gas | Front-Wheel Drive | Automatic (AV-S1) | 30 MPG | 35 MPG | 32 MPG | — | $1,900 | — |
| Kona AWD Regular | 2L 4-Cyl Gas | All-Wheel Drive | Automatic (AV-S1) | 28 MPG | 33 MPG | 30 MPG | — | $2,050 | — |
| Kona AWD Regular | 1.6L 4-Cyl Gas | All-Wheel Drive | Automatic (AM-S7) | 27 MPG | 32 MPG | 29 MPG | — | $2,100 | — |
| Kona N Premium | 2L 4-Cyl Gas | Front-Wheel Drive | Automatic (AM-S8) | 20 MPG | 27 MPG | 23 MPG | — | $3,300 | — |
Standardized annual energy consumption and operating cost metrics based on 15,000 annual miles
Based on $3.50 per gallon regular gasoline
Estimated annual energy units needed for 15,000 miles
Compared to the average new vehicle over 5 years
Cross-reference safety ratings, owner defect complaints, and recall campaigns
Vehicle summary, specifications, and primary KPI metrics.
NHTSA 5-Star NCAP crash tests, rollover risk, and active driver assistance.
NHTSA consumer defect complaint filings by affected component.
Official safety recall notices, defects, and free repair instructions.
Direct, deterministic answers synthesized from verified United States government databases for the 2022 Hyundai Kona
The 2022 Hyundai Kona achieves an EPA-certified rating of 23 to 32 MPG combined across 6 certified configuration(s).
City ratings range from 20 to 32 MPG, and highway ratings range from 23 to 35 MPG.
Using AutoUtility's standardized operating cost model, estimated annual fueling and energy costs range between $650 and $3,300 for the 2022 Hyundai Kona.
Calculated under AutoUtility's standardized methodology (15,000 miles per year, 55% city / 45% highway driving, $3.50/gallon regular gasoline, $0.16/kWh electricity) using official EPA dynamometer consumption ratings.
Fuel economy ratings, electric range figures, and energy cost estimates on this page are retrieved directly from the United States Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and U.S. Department of Energy (FuelEconomy.gov) certified vehicle database under 40 CFR Part 600.
Local Production Store Compiled: August 2026 • Deterministic Audited Dataset • Zero Dynamic External API Runtime Latency.