2018 Hyundai Kona MPG and Fuel Cost
The 2018 Hyundai Kona is rated 27 to 30 mpg combined across 4 EPA-tested gas versions; the best is the 1.6L turbo 4-cyl · FWD · 7-speed automated manual.
EPA fuel economy
2018 Hyundai Kona · 4 EPA-tested versionsBest EPA rating
30MPG combined
28 city 32 highway
$2,150 a year to fuel
1.6L turbo 4-cyl · FWD · 7-speed automated manual
Best version saves $750 in fuel over 5 years vs the average new vehicle (EPA)
Fuel cost: 15,000 miles a year at EPA's $4.32 a gallon (regular gas).
At EPA's price assumptions, fuel costs $2,150 to $2,400 a year.
Every 2018 Kona version
EPA's ratings for each version it tested. Fuel cost is EPA's estimate for 15,000 miles a year at its current prices.
| Version | Combined | City / Hwy | Fuel / year |
|---|---|---|---|
1.6L turbo 4-cyl · FWD · 7-speed automated manual Best
EPA listing: Kona FWD |
30 mpg | 28 / 32 | $2,150 |
2.0L 4-cyl · FWD · 6-speed automatic
EPA listing: Kona FWD |
30 mpg | 27 / 33 | $2,150 |
1.6L turbo 4-cyl · AWD · 7-speed automated manual
EPA listing: Kona AWD |
27 mpg | 26 / 29 | $2,400 |
2.0L 4-cyl · AWD · 6-speed automatic
EPA listing: Kona AWD |
27 mpg | 25 / 30 | $2,400 |
Fuel cost at your prices
EPA's annual cost uses 15,000 miles a year, 55% city driving and its current prices: $4.32 a gallon for regular gas. Change the numbers to match your driving.
| Version | Per year | 5 years |
|---|---|---|
1.6L turbo 4-cyl · FWD · 7-speed automated manual | $2,160 | $10,800 |
2.0L 4-cyl · FWD · 6-speed automatic | $2,160 | $10,800 |
1.6L turbo 4-cyl · AWD · 7-speed automated manual | $2,400 | $12,000 |
2.0L 4-cyl · AWD · 6-speed automatic | $2,400 | $12,000 |
At the default settings the results match EPA's annual cost before EPA rounds it to the nearest $50.
Hyundai Kona MPG by model year
The best-rated version in each model year; the highlighted year is this page. Gas: 30 to 32 mpg (every year from 2018 to 2026); highest in 2022.
2018: gas 30 mpgTap or drag across the chart for other years.
Show as a table
| Model year | Best gas version |
|---|---|
| 2018 | 30 |
| 2019 | 30 |
| 2020 | 30 |
| 2021 | 30 |
| 2022 | 32 |
| 2023 | 32 |
| 2024 | 31 |
| 2025 | 31 |
| 2026 | 31 |
How the 2018 Kona compares
2018 subcompact SUVs covered on this site, ranked by their best combined rating. Fuel cost is for each model's cheapest version to run, at EPA's prices.
| 2018 model | Best combined | Best gas | Fuel / year |
|---|---|---|---|
Best: gas |
31 mpg | 31 mpg | $2,100 |
Hyundai Kona This page Best: gas |
30 mpg | 30 mpg | $2,150 |
Best: gas |
29 mpg | 29 mpg | $2,250 |
Best: gas |
28 mpg | 28 mpg | $2,300 |
2018 Kona recalls and complaints
NHTSA lists 0 safety recalls and 75 owner complaints for the 2018 Kona.What they cover, and crash test ratingsQuestions
Does AWD lower the 2018 Hyundai Kona's gas mileage?
Yes. On versions that differ only in drive, AWD lowers the combined rating by 3 mpg: the 1.6L turbo 4-cyl gets 30 mpg combined with front-wheel drive and 27 with AWD.
Does the 2018 Hyundai Kona need premium gas?
No. EPA lists every 2018 Hyundai Kona version on regular gasoline.
Sources and method
- US EPA and Department of Energy fuel economy data (fueleconomy.gov), file dated Sep 18, 2026.
- EPA fuel price assumptions: regular $4.32, midgrade $4.93, premium $5.32, diesel $6.29 a gallon; electricity $0.15 per kWh.
- Recall and complaint counts: NHTSA recall file dated Sep 27, 2026 and complaint file dated Sep 26, 2026.
Ratings are EPA estimates. Real-world mileage depends on how, where and in what weather you drive. How we build these pages. Spotted an error? Tell us.