Hyundai Genesis MPG by year — every rating on record
The Hyundai Genesis has a combined EPA fuel economy rating for 8 model years, from 2009 to 2016. Across those years its best rated version returned 22 mpg (2012) and its thirstiest returned 18 mpg (2015). The EPA record holds 17 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2009 | 2 | 21 mpg | 19 mpg | #10 of 45 (80th pct) | Rear-Wheel Drive | Regular, Premium | Large Cars |
| 2010 | 2 | 21 mpg | 19 mpg | #10 of 47 (80th pct) | Rear-Wheel Drive | Premium, Regular | Large Cars |
| 2011 | 2 | 21 mpg | 20 mpg | #13 of 54 (77th pct) | Rear-Wheel Drive | Regular, Premium | Large Cars |
| 2012 | 3 | 22 mpg | 19 mpg | #11 of 56 (82th pct) | Rear-Wheel Drive | Regular, Premium | Large Cars |
| 2013 | 1 | 22 mpg | 22 mpg | #19 of 59 (69th pct) | Rear-Wheel Drive | Regular | Large Cars |
| 2014 | 1 | 21 mpg | 21 mpg | #30 of 64 (54th pct) | Rear-Wheel Drive | Regular | Large Cars |
| 2015 | 3 | 22 mpg | 18 mpg | #34 of 75 (55th pct) | Rear-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive | Regular, Premium | Large Cars |
| 2016 | 3 | 22 mpg | 18 mpg | #37 of 72 (49th pct) | All-Wheel Drive, Rear-Wheel Drive | Regular, Premium | 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 Genesis placed highest in 2009 at #10 of 45, and lowest in 2016 at #37 of 72. It spent 7 of its 8 ranked years in the top half of its class.
Every configuration on record
All 17 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | 5.0L 8-cyl Rear-Wheel Drive Automatic (S8) Premium | SIDI | 15 | 23 | 18 | 638.9 | 16.5 | $4,300 | 502 | 4/10 |
| 2016 | 3.8L 6-cyl All-Wheel Drive Automatic (S8) Regular | SIDI | 16 | 25 | 19 | 605.3 | 15.7 | $3,300 | 460 | 4/10 |
| 2016 | 3.8L 6-cyl Rear-Wheel Drive Automatic (S8) Regular | SIDI | 18 | 28 | 22 | 522.7 | 13.5 | $2,850 | 411 | 5/10 |
| 2015 | 5.0L 8-cyl Rear-Wheel Drive Automatic 8-spd Premium | SIDI | 15 | 23 | 18 | 638.9 | 16.5 | $4,300 | 502 | 4/10 |
| 2015 | 3.8L 6-cyl All-Wheel Drive Automatic 8-spd Regular | SIDI | 16 | 25 | 19 | 605.3 | 15.7 | $3,300 | 460 | 4/10 |
| 2015 | 3.8L 6-cyl Rear-Wheel Drive Automatic 8-spd Regular | SIDI | 18 | 28 | 22 | 522.7 | 13.5 | $2,850 | 411 | 5/10 |
| 2014 | 3.8L 6-cyl Rear-Wheel Drive Automatic 8-spd Regular | SIDI | 18 | 27 | 21 | 547.6 | 14.2 | $2,950 | 412 | 5/10 |
| 2013 | 3.8L 6-cyl Rear-Wheel Drive Automatic 8-spd Regular | SIDI | 18 | 28 | 22 | 522.7 | 13.5 | $2,850 | 417 | 5/10 |
| 2012 | 4.6L 8-cyl Rear-Wheel Drive Automatic 8-spd Premium | 4.6L 8-cyl | 16 | 25 | 19 | 605.3 | 15.7 | $4,100 | 467.7368421052632 | n/a |
| 2012 | 5.0L 8-cyl Rear-Wheel Drive Automatic 8-spd Premium | SIDI | 17 | 25 | 20 | 575.0 | 14.9 | $3,900 | 444.35 | n/a |
| 2012 | 3.8L 6-cyl Rear-Wheel Drive Automatic 8-spd Regular | SIDI | 18 | 28 | 22 | 522.7 | 13.5 | $2,850 | 403.95454545454544 | n/a |
| 2011 | 4.6L 8-cyl Rear-Wheel Drive Automatic 6-spd Premium | 4.6L 8-cyl | 17 | 24 | 20 | 575.0 | 14.9 | $3,900 | 444.35 | n/a |
| 2011 | 3.8L 6-cyl Rear-Wheel Drive Automatic 6-spd Regular | 3.8L 6-cyl | 18 | 27 | 21 | 547.6 | 14.2 | $2,950 | 423.1904761904762 | n/a |
| 2010 | 4.6L 8-cyl Rear-Wheel Drive Automatic 6-spd Premium | 4.6L 8-cyl | 17 | 25 | 19 | 605.3 | 15.7 | $4,100 | 467.7368421052632 | n/a |
| 2010 | 3.8L 6-cyl Rear-Wheel Drive Automatic 6-spd Regular | 3.8L 6-cyl | 18 | 27 | 21 | 547.6 | 14.2 | $2,950 | 423.1904761904762 | n/a |
| 2009 | 4.6L 8-cyl Rear-Wheel Drive Automatic 6-spd Premium | 4.6L 8-cyl | 17 | 25 | 19 | 605.3 | 15.7 | $4,100 | 467.7368421052632 | n/a |
| 2009 | 3.8L 6-cyl Rear-Wheel Drive Automatic 6-spd Regular | 3.8L 6-cyl | 18 | 27 | 21 | 547.6 | 14.2 | $2,950 | 423.1904761904762 | n/a |
How the rating has moved between model years
Comparing the best-rated configuration of each year. 2 of 3 year-over-year steps improved the top rating.
| Change | Best combined | Delta | Gallons a year at the newer rating |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2011 → 2012 | 21 → 22 mpg | +1 mpg | 523 gal |
| 2013 → 2014 | 22 → 21 mpg | -1 mpg | 548 gal |
| 2014 → 2015 | 21 → 22 mpg | +1 mpg | 523 gal |
What Genesis fuel costs over a year
At the EPA's 11,500 miles a year, the 2016 Hyundai Genesis burns 523 to 639 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 | $1,917 | $348 |
| $3.50/gal | $1,830 | $2,236 | $407 |
| $4.00/gal | $2,091 | $2,556 | $465 |
EPA’s own estimate for the 2016 model year is $2,850 to $4,300 a year in fuel, or $5,250 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 22 mpg the Hyundai Genesis is 1 mpg better the median, which is worth about $87 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.