Hyundai Kona vs BMW X3
The Hyundai Kona is the more efficient of the two: it reaches 120 mpg combined versus 30 mpg for the BMW X3, a 90 mpg advantage and costs about $2,000 less per year to fuel.
Across 5 measured categories, the Hyundai Kona leads in 4. Figures are EPA test data, not manufacturer claims.
2018–2027
Hyundai Kona
Small Sport Utility Vehicle 2WD · 58 configurations
2015–2026
BMW X3
Small Sport Utility Vehicle 4WD · 47 configurations
Head-to-head specifications
| Metric | Hyundai Kona | BMW X3 |
|---|---|---|
| Best combined MPG | 120 mpg ✓ | 30 mpg |
| Best city MPG | 134 mpg ✓ | 27 mpg |
| Best highway MPG | 108 mpg ✓ | 33 mpg |
| Lowest annual fuel costEPA estimate at 15,000 miles per year | $600 ✓ | $2,600 |
| Lowest CO2 output | 281 g/mi | 204 g/mi ✓ |
| Engines offered | 2.0, SIDI, with Stop-Start, Stop-Start | SIDI & PFI; Mild Hybrid, SIDI, SIDI; Mild Hybrid, SIDI; PHEV |
| Transmissions | Automatic (AV-S1), Automatic (S8), Automatic (A1) | Automatic (S8) |
| Drivetrains | All-Wheel Drive, Front-Wheel Drive | All-Wheel Drive, Rear-Wheel Drive |
| Fuel types | Regular, Electricity, Premium | Premium, Premium and Electricity, Diesel |
| EPA class | Small Sport Utility Vehicle 2WD | Small Sport Utility Vehicle 4WD |
| Years covered | 2018–2027 | 2015–2026 |
| Configurations on record | 58 | 47 |
Source: EPA fuel economy records via fueleconomy.gov. Best-case values across all recorded configurations for each model.
Kona vs X3: common questions
Which is better on gas, the Hyundai Kona or the BMW X3?
The Hyundai Kona is the more efficient of the two: it reaches 120 mpg combined versus 30 mpg for the BMW X3, a 90 mpg advantage and costs about $2,000 less per year to fuel.
Which costs less to run per year?
By EPA estimates at 15,000 miles a year, the Hyundai Kona runs about $600 a year in fuel at its most efficient configuration, versus about $2,600 for the BMW X3 — a difference of roughly $2,000 per year.
What engines do the Kona and X3 offer?
Hyundai Kona: 2.0, SIDI, with Stop-Start, Stop-Start. BMW X3: SIDI & PFI; Mild Hybrid, SIDI, SIDI; Mild Hybrid, SIDI; PHEV.
Are they in the same vehicle class?
The EPA classifies the Hyundai Kona as Small Sport Utility Vehicle 2WD and the BMW X3 as Small Sport Utility Vehicle 4WD, so they aren't a like-for-like match on size.
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