Hyundai Azera MPG by year — every rating on record
The Hyundai Azera has a combined EPA fuel economy rating for 12 model years, from 2006 to 2017. Across those years its best rated version returned 23 mpg (2012) and its thirstiest returned 20 mpg (2006). The EPA record holds 16 configurations for this nameplate, most recently a Large Cars.
Year-by-year EPA ratings
| Model year | Configurations | Best combined | Worst combined | Class rank that year | Drivetrains | Fuel | EPA class |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006 | 1 | 20 mpg | 20 mpg | #11 of 49 (79th pct) | Front-Wheel Drive | Regular | Large Cars |
| 2007 | 1 | 20 mpg | 20 mpg | #11 of 42 (76th pct) | Front-Wheel Drive | Regular | Large Cars |
| 2008 | 2 | 21 mpg | 20 mpg | #9 of 44 (81th pct) | Front-Wheel Drive | Regular | Large Cars |
| 2009 | 2 | 21 mpg | 20 mpg | #9 of 45 (82th pct) | Front-Wheel Drive | Regular | Large Cars |
| 2010 | 2 | 21 mpg | 20 mpg | #9 of 47 (83th pct) | Front-Wheel Drive | Regular | Large Cars |
| 2011 | 2 | 22 mpg | 22 mpg | #7 of 54 (89th pct) | Front-Wheel Drive | Regular | Large Cars |
| 2012 | 1 | 23 mpg | 23 mpg | #7 of 56 (89th pct) | Front-Wheel Drive | Regular | Large Cars |
| 2013 | 1 | 23 mpg | 23 mpg | #14 of 59 (78th pct) | Front-Wheel Drive | Regular | Large Cars |
| 2014 | 1 | 23 mpg | 23 mpg | #18 of 64 (73th pct) | Front-Wheel Drive | Regular | Large Cars |
| 2015 | 1 | 23 mpg | 23 mpg | #27 of 75 (65th pct) | Front-Wheel Drive | Regular | Large Cars |
| 2016 | 1 | 23 mpg | 23 mpg | #33 of 72 (55th pct) | Front-Wheel Drive | Regular | Large Cars |
| 2017 | 1 | 23 mpg | 23 mpg | #34 of 74 (55th pct) | Front-Wheel Drive | Regular | Large Cars |
Where it has stood in its class
Ranked against every other nameplate the EPA filed under the same class that year. The Hyundai Azera placed highest in 2011 at #7 of 54, and lowest in 2017 at #34 of 74. It spent 12 of its 12 ranked years in the top half of its class.
Every configuration on record
All 16 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2017 | 3.3L 6-cyl Front-Wheel Drive Automatic (S6) Regular | SIDI | 20 | 28 | 23 | 500.0 | 12.9 | $2,700 | 391 | 5/10 |
| 2016 | 3.3L 6-cyl Front-Wheel Drive Automatic (S6) Regular | SIDI | 20 | 28 | 23 | 500.0 | 12.9 | $2,700 | 391 | 5/10 |
| 2015 | 3.3L 6-cyl Front-Wheel Drive Automatic (S6) Regular | SIDI | 20 | 28 | 23 | 500.0 | 12.9 | $2,700 | 391 | 5/10 |
| 2014 | 3.3L 6-cyl Front-Wheel Drive Automatic 6-spd Regular | SIDI | 19 | 28 | 23 | 500.0 | 12.9 | $2,700 | 393 | 6/10 |
| 2013 | 3.3L 6-cyl Front-Wheel Drive Automatic 6-spd Regular | SIDI | 20 | 29 | 23 | 500.0 | 12.9 | $2,700 | 389 | 6/10 |
| 2012 | 3.3L 6-cyl Front-Wheel Drive Automatic 6-spd Regular | SIDI | 20 | 28 | 23 | 500.0 | 12.9 | $2,700 | 386.39130434782606 | n/a |
| 2011 | 3.3L 6-cyl Front-Wheel Drive Automatic 6-spd Regular | 3.3L 6-cyl | 20 | 27 | 22 | 522.7 | 13.5 | $2,850 | 403.95454545454544 | n/a |
| 2011 | 3.8L 6-cyl Front-Wheel Drive Automatic 6-spd Regular | 3.8L 6-cyl | 19 | 27 | 22 | 522.7 | 13.5 | $2,850 | 403.95454545454544 | n/a |
| 2010 | 3.8L 6-cyl Front-Wheel Drive Automatic 5-spd Regular | 3.8L 6-cyl | 17 | 26 | 20 | 575.0 | 14.9 | $3,100 | 444.35 | n/a |
| 2010 | 3.3L 6-cyl Front-Wheel Drive Automatic 5-spd Regular | 3.3L 6-cyl | 18 | 26 | 21 | 547.6 | 14.2 | $2,950 | 423.1904761904762 | n/a |
| 2009 | 3.8L 6-cyl Front-Wheel Drive Automatic 5-spd Regular | 3.8L 6-cyl | 17 | 26 | 20 | 575.0 | 14.9 | $3,100 | 444.35 | n/a |
| 2009 | 3.3L 6-cyl Front-Wheel Drive Automatic 5-spd Regular | 3.3L 6-cyl | 18 | 26 | 21 | 547.6 | 14.2 | $2,950 | 423.1904761904762 | n/a |
| 2008 | 3.8L 6-cyl Front-Wheel Drive Automatic 5-spd Regular | 3.8L 6-cyl | 17 | 26 | 20 | 575.0 | 14.9 | $3,100 | 444.35 | n/a |
| 2008 | 3.3L 6-cyl Front-Wheel Drive Automatic 5-spd Regular | 3.3L 6-cyl | 18 | 26 | 21 | 547.6 | 14.2 | $2,950 | 423.1904761904762 | n/a |
| 2007 | 3.8L 6-cyl Front-Wheel Drive Automatic 5-spd Regular | V6 | 17 | 26 | 20 | 575.0 | 14.9 | $3,100 | 444.35 | n/a |
| 2006 | 3.8L 6-cyl Front-Wheel Drive Automatic 5-spd Regular | V6 | 17 | 26 | 20 | 575.0 | 14.9 | $3,100 | 444.35 | n/a |
How the rating has moved between model years
Comparing the best-rated configuration of each year. 3 of 3 year-over-year steps improved the top rating.
| Change | Best combined | Delta | Gallons a year at the newer rating |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2007 → 2008 | 20 → 21 mpg | +1 mpg | 548 gal |
| 2010 → 2011 | 21 → 22 mpg | +1 mpg | 523 gal |
| 2011 → 2012 | 22 → 23 mpg | +1 mpg | 500 gal |
What Azera fuel costs over a year
At the EPA's 11,500 miles a year, the 2017 Hyundai Azera burns 500 to 500 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 | $1,500 | $1,500 | $0 |
| $3.50/gal | $1,750 | $1,750 | $0 |
| $4.00/gal | $2,000 | $2,000 | $0 |
EPA’s own estimate for the 2017 model year is $2,700 to $2,700 a year in fuel, or $2,250 more than the average new vehicle over five years.
How it compares with other Large Cars
Across the 305 nameplates EPA classifies as Large Cars, the median best combined rating is 21 mpg. At 23 mpg the Hyundai Azera is 2 mpg better the median, which is worth about $167 a year at $3.50 a gallon.
- All Large Cars rankings — every nameplate in the class, best to worst.
Other Hyundai nameplates
Every Hyundai model compared → — all nameplates ranked by best combined rating, with what each one costs a year.