Yahoo Autos Fuel Economy and Driving Range
Fuel Economy and Driving Range Rating:
In this class of fuel-sipping mini SUVs, the Kona’s EPA ratings are good but only average among its rivals. Despite this, the Kona impressed us during our real-world testing, besting the other crossovers used for this comparison.
Fuel Economy Ratings Compared: Hyundai Kona, FWD
Fuel Economy Ratings Compared: Hyundai Kona, AWD
We’ve devised our own fuel-economy test in an attempt to replicate how most people drive on the highway. Our procedure entails a 200-mile out-and-back loop on Michigan’s I-94 highway. We maintain a GPS-verified 75 mph and use the cruise control as much as possible to mimic the way many drivers behave during long trips.
It’s not uncommon for vehicles to outperform their EPA estimates on our 200-mile test loop, and the Kona did so by 3 mpg. The Kia Soul, however, underdelivered slightly on its promise of 31 mpg, and the Honda HR-V we tested was off the EPA’s pace by 2 mpg.
Test Results: Highway Fuel Economy
Test Results: Highway Range
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