2022 Hyundai Kona MPG and Fuel Cost

The 2022 Hyundai Kona is rated 23 to 32 mpg combined across 5 EPA-tested gas versions; the best is the 1.6L turbo 4-cyl · FWD · 7-speed automated manual.

EPA fuel economy

2022 Hyundai Kona · 5 EPA-tested versions

Best EPA rating

32MPG combined

29 city 35 highway

$1,950 a year to fuel

Fuel economy score7/10

1.6L turbo 4-cyl · FWD · 7-speed automated manual

Best version saves $1,250 in fuel over 5 years vs the average new vehicle (EPA)

Fuel cost: 15,000 miles a year at EPA's $4.00 a gallon (regular gas).

Data: US EPA, fueleconomy.govUpdated Nov 12, 2026

At EPA's price assumptions, fuel costs $1,950 to $3,350 a year. Compared with 2021, the best gas version is up 2 mpg.

More complaints than a typical Kona year

The 2022 drew 68 owner complaints in its first three years, against 55 for a typical Kona year.

No Kona year stands out enough to avoid; best year: 2018. Based on owner complaints, not adjusted for sales.

Every Kona year ranked The 2022 Kona's recalls and problems

Every 2022 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	32 mpg	29 / 35	$1,950
2.0L 4-cyl · FWD · CVT EPA listing: Kona FWD	32 mpg	30 / 35	$1,950
2.0L 4-cyl · AWD · CVT EPA listing: Kona AWD	30 mpg	28 / 33	$2,100
1.6L turbo 4-cyl · AWD · 7-speed automated manual EPA listing: Kona AWD	29 mpg	27 / 32	$2,150
2.0L turbo 4-cyl · FWD · 8-speed automated manual EPA listing: Kona N · Premium fuel	23 mpg	20 / 27	$3,350

Fuel cost at your prices

EPA's annual cost uses 15,000 miles a year, 55% city driving and its current prices: $4.00 a gallon for regular gas and $5.01 a gallon for premium gas. Change the numbers to match your driving.

Version	Per year	Per month	5 years
1.6L turbo 4-cyl · FWD · 7-speed automated manual	$1,875	$156	$9,375
2.0L 4-cyl · FWD · CVT	$1,875	$156	$9,375
2.0L 4-cyl · AWD · CVT	$2,000	$167	$10,000
1.6L turbo 4-cyl · AWD · 7-speed automated manual	$2,069	$172	$10,345
2.0L turbo 4-cyl · FWD · 8-speed automated manual	$3,267	$272	$16,337

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.

2022: gas 32 mpg

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Hyundai Kona best combined mpg by model year
Model year	Best gas version
2018	30
2019	30
2020	30
2021	30
2022	32
2023	32
2024	31
2025	31
2026	31

Every Kona year's ratings in one table

How the 2022 Kona compares

2022 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.

2022 model	Best combined	Best gas	Fuel / year
Nissan Kicks Best: gas	33 mpg	33 mpg	$1,900
Hyundai Kona This page Best: gas	32 mpg	32 mpg	$1,950
Toyota Corolla Cross Best: gas	32 mpg	32 mpg	$1,950
Kia Seltos Best: gas	31 mpg	31 mpg	$2,000
Kia Soul Best: gas	31 mpg	31 mpg	$2,000
Honda HR-V Best: gas	30 mpg	30 mpg	$2,100
Subaru Crosstrek Best: gas	30 mpg	30 mpg	$2,100
Buick Encore GX Best: gas	30 mpg	30 mpg	$2,100
Chevrolet Trax Best: gas	27 mpg	27 mpg	$2,300
Buick Encore Best: gas	27 mpg	27 mpg	$2,300
Mazda CX-30 Best: gas	26 mpg	26 mpg	$2,400

Kia Seltos vs Hyundai KonaMPG, fuel cost, recalls and crash tests side by side

2022 Kona recalls and complaints

NHTSA lists 2 safety recalls and 109 owner complaints for the 2022 Kona.

Owners most often describe stalling (13 complaints, 12%), then the check engine light (12). NHTSA's overall crash rating: 5 stars for the versions it has rated.

See the 2022 Kona recalls and problems

Questions

Does AWD lower the 2022 Hyundai Kona's gas mileage?

Yes. On versions that differ only in drive, AWD lowers the combined rating by 2 to 3 mpg: the 1.6L turbo 4-cyl gets 32 mpg combined with front-wheel drive and 29 with AWD.

Does the 2022 Hyundai Kona need premium gas?

Some versions do. EPA lists the 2.0L turbo 4-cyl on premium, the rest use regular.

How does the 2022 Kona's MPG compare with the 2021?

For 2022, the best gas version is rated 32 mpg, up 2 from 30.

Sources and method

US EPA and Department of Energy fuel economy data (fueleconomy.gov), file dated Nov 4, 2026.
EPA fuel price assumptions: regular $4.00, midgrade $4.61, premium $5.01, diesel $6.13 a gallon; electricity $0.15 per kWh.
Recall and complaint counts: NHTSA recall file dated Nov 12, 2026 and complaint file dated Nov 11, 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.