Genesis GV80 MPG by year — every rating on record
The Genesis GV80 has a combined EPA fuel economy rating for 7 model years, from 2021 to 2027. Across those years its best rated version returned 23 mpg (2021) and its thirstiest returned 19 mpg (2025). The EPA record holds 18 configurations for this nameplate, most recently a Small Sport Utility Vehicle 2WD / Standard Sport Utility Vehicle 4WD.
Year-by-year EPA ratings
| Model year | Configurations | Best combined | Worst combined | Class rank that year | Drivetrains | Fuel | EPA class |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 3 | 23 mpg | 20 mpg | #55 of 63 (13th pct) | Rear-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive | Premium | Small Sport Utility Vehicle 2WD, Standard Sport Utility Vehicle 4WD |
| 2022 | 3 | 23 mpg | 20 mpg | #56 of 68 (18th pct) | Rear-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive | Premium | Small Sport Utility Vehicle 2WD, Standard Sport Utility Vehicle 4WD |
| 2023 | 2 | 22 mpg | 20 mpg | #46 of 139 (67th pct) | All-Wheel Drive | Premium | Standard Sport Utility Vehicle 4WD |
| 2024 | 2 | 22 mpg | 20 mpg | #73 of 166 (56th pct) | All-Wheel Drive | Premium | Standard Sport Utility Vehicle 4WD |
| 2025 | 2 | 21 mpg | 19 mpg | #107 of 192 (45th pct) | All-Wheel Drive | Premium | Standard Sport Utility Vehicle 4WD |
| 2026 | 3 | 22 mpg | 19 mpg | #70 of 71 (1th pct) | Rear-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive | Premium | Small Sport Utility Vehicle 2WD, Standard Sport Utility Vehicle 4WD |
| 2027 | 3 | 22 mpg | 19 mpg | #26 of 26 (0th pct) | Rear-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive | Premium | Small Sport Utility Vehicle 2WD, Standard Sport Utility Vehicle 4WD |
Where it has stood in its class
Ranked against every other nameplate the EPA filed under the same class that year. The Genesis GV80 placed highest in 2027 at #26 of 26, and lowest in 2025 at #107 of 192. It spent 2 of its 7 ranked years in the top half of its class.
Every configuration on record
All 18 configurations EPA lists for this nameplate, newest first.
| Year | Configuration | Engine detail | City | Highway | Combined | Gallons/yr | Barrels/yr | EPA fuel cost/yr | CO2 g/mi | GHG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2027 | 3.5L 6-cyl All-Wheel Drive Automatic (S8) Premium | SIDI & PFI, turbocharged, start-stop | 17 | 22 | 19 | 605.3 | 15.7 | $4,100 | 472 | 4/10 |
| 2027 | 2.5L 4-cyl All-Wheel Drive Automatic (S8) Premium | SIDI & PFI, turbocharged, start-stop | 19 | 24 | 21 | 547.6 | 14.2 | $3,700 | 427 | 4/10 |
| 2027 | 2.5L 4-cyl Rear-Wheel Drive Automatic (S8) Premium | SIDI & PFI, turbocharged, start-stop | 20 | 26 | 22 | 522.7 | 13.5 | $3,500 | 403 | 4/10 |
| 2026 | 3.5L 6-cyl All-Wheel Drive Automatic (S8) Premium | SIDI & PFI, turbocharged, start-stop | 16 | 22 | 19 | 605.3 | 15.7 | $4,100 | 473 | 4/10 |
| 2026 | 2.5L 4-cyl All-Wheel Drive Automatic (S8) Premium | SIDI & PFI, turbocharged, start-stop | 19 | 24 | 21 | 547.6 | 14.2 | $3,700 | 427 | 4/10 |
| 2026 | 2.5L 4-cyl Rear-Wheel Drive Automatic (S8) Premium | SIDI & PFI, turbocharged, start-stop | 20 | 26 | 22 | 522.7 | 13.5 | $3,500 | 403 | 4/10 |
| 2025 | 3.5L 6-cyl All-Wheel Drive Automatic (S8) Premium | SIDI & PFI, turbocharged, start-stop | 16 | 22 | 19 | 605.3 | 15.7 | $4,100 | 480 | 4/10 |
| 2025 | 2.5L 4-cyl All-Wheel Drive Automatic (S8) Premium | SIDI & PFI, turbocharged, start-stop | 19 | 24 | 21 | 547.6 | 14.2 | $3,700 | 427 | 4/10 |
| 2024 | 3.5L 6-cyl All-Wheel Drive Automatic (S8) Premium | SIDI & PFI, turbocharged, start-stop | 18 | 23 | 20 | 575.0 | 14.9 | $3,900 | 448 | 4/10 |
| 2024 | 2.5L 4-cyl All-Wheel Drive Automatic (S8) Premium | SIDI & PFI, turbocharged, start-stop | 20 | 24 | 22 | 522.7 | 13.5 | $3,500 | 408 | 5/10 |
| 2023 | 3.5L 6-cyl All-Wheel Drive Automatic (S8) Premium | SIDI & PFI, turbocharged, start-stop | 18 | 23 | 20 | 575.0 | 14.9 | $3,900 | 448 | 4/10 |
| 2023 | 2.5L 4-cyl All-Wheel Drive Automatic (S8) Premium | SIDI & PFI, turbocharged, start-stop | 20 | 24 | 22 | 522.7 | 13.5 | $3,500 | 404 | 5/10 |
| 2022 | 3.5L 6-cyl All-Wheel Drive Automatic (S8) Premium | SIDI & PFI, turbocharged, start-stop | 18 | 23 | 20 | 575.0 | 14.9 | $3,900 | 448 | 4/10 |
| 2022 | 2.5L 4-cyl All-Wheel Drive Automatic (S8) Premium | SIDI & PFI, turbocharged, start-stop | 21 | 25 | 22 | 522.7 | 13.5 | $3,500 | 401 | 5/10 |
| 2022 | 2.5L 4-cyl Rear-Wheel Drive Automatic (S8) Premium | SIDI & PFI, turbocharged, start-stop | 21 | 25 | 23 | 500.0 | 12.9 | $3,350 | 394 | 5/10 |
| 2021 | 3.5L 6-cyl All-Wheel Drive Automatic (S8) Premium | SIDI & PFI, turbocharged, start-stop | 18 | 23 | 20 | 575.0 | 14.9 | $3,900 | 448 | 4/10 |
| 2021 | 2.5L 4-cyl All-Wheel Drive Automatic (S8) Premium | SIDI & PFI, turbocharged, start-stop | 21 | 25 | 22 | 522.7 | 13.5 | $3,500 | 401 | 4/10 |
| 2021 | 2.5L 4-cyl Rear-Wheel Drive Automatic (S8) Premium | SIDI & PFI, turbocharged, start-stop | 21 | 25 | 23 | 500.0 | 12.9 | $3,350 | 394 | 5/10 |
How the rating has moved between model years
Comparing the best-rated configuration of each year. 1 of 3 year-over-year steps improved the top rating.
| Change | Best combined | Delta | Gallons a year at the newer rating |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 → 2023 | 23 → 22 mpg | -1 mpg | 523 gal |
| 2024 → 2025 | 22 → 21 mpg | -1 mpg | 548 gal |
| 2025 → 2026 | 21 → 22 mpg | +1 mpg | 523 gal |
What GV80 fuel costs over a year
At the EPA's 11,500 miles a year, the 2027 Genesis GV80 burns 523 to 605 gallons depending on configuration. Below is what that costs at three pump prices, and how much more the thirstiest configuration costs than the most efficient one.
| Pump price | Most efficient | Thirstiest | Spread |
|---|---|---|---|
| $3.00/gal | $1,568 | $1,816 | $248 |
| $3.50/gal | $1,830 | $2,118 | $289 |
| $4.00/gal | $2,091 | $2,421 | $330 |
EPA’s own estimate for the 2027 model year is $3,500 to $4,100 a year in fuel, or $6,250 more than the average new vehicle over five years.
How it compares with other Standard Sport Utility Vehicle 4WD
Across the 317 nameplates EPA classifies as Standard Sport Utility Vehicle 4WD, the median best combined rating is 22 mpg. At 22 mpg the Genesis GV80 is exactly at the median.
- All Standard Sport Utility Vehicle 4WD rankings — every nameplate in the class, best to worst.
Other Genesis nameplates
Every Genesis model compared → — all nameplates ranked by best combined rating, with what each one costs a year.