Actual mileage may vary with driving conditions - use for comparison only.
Choosing all-wheel drive gives up 6 horsepower and 3 mpg on the highway. In return, Intelligent All-Wheel Drive constantly monitors road conditions and sends power to the wheels that need it most, for more confidence and control in changing weather.
Driver-assist and safety features have limitations which affect how they function in certain situations. The driver must never rely exclusively on any vehicle feature to warn about, prevent, or lessen the severity of a collision. It is the driver’s responsibility to always be in control, monitor the surroundings, and safely operate the vehicle. Read your vehicle’s Owner’s Manual for further information.
Here in Central Indiana, Indianapolis averages a little over 25 inches of snow a year, usually between late November and mid-March. The total swings widely from year to year: calendar year 2023 brought under 6 inches, the third-least snowy year on record, while calendar year 2025 brought more than 30 inches.
If you have to drive on snow days, for an early shift or a job that doesn't close for weather, we'd lean toward all-wheel drive. If you can wait out the worst mornings and want the best mileage the rest of the year, front-wheel drive is the efficient choice.
