Hyundai XG350 MPG by year — every rating on record
The Hyundai XG350 has a combined EPA fuel economy rating for 4 model years, from 2002 to 2005. Across those years its best rated version returned 19 mpg (2002) and its thirstiest returned 18 mpg (2003). The EPA record holds 4 configurations for this nameplate, most recently a Midsize Cars.
Year-by-year EPA ratings
| Model year | Configurations | Best combined | Worst combined | Class rank that year | Drivetrains | Fuel | EPA class |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2002 | 1 | 19 mpg | 19 mpg | #33 of 52 (37th pct) | Front-Wheel Drive | Regular | Midsize Cars |
| 2003 | 1 | 18 mpg | 18 mpg | #35 of 46 (24th pct) | Front-Wheel Drive | Regular | Midsize Cars |
| 2004 | 1 | 18 mpg | 18 mpg | #46 of 55 (17th pct) | Front-Wheel Drive | Regular | Midsize Cars |
| 2005 | 1 | 19 mpg | 19 mpg | #40 of 56 (29th pct) | Front-Wheel Drive | Regular | Midsize Cars |
Where it has stood in its class
Ranked against every other nameplate the EPA filed under the same class that year. The Hyundai XG350 placed highest in 2002 at #33 of 52, and lowest in 2004 at #46 of 55. It spent 0 of its 4 ranked years in the top half of its class.
Every configuration on record
All 4 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2005 | 3.5L 6-cyl Front-Wheel Drive Automatic 5-spd Regular | 3.5L 6-cyl | 16 | 24 | 19 | 605.3 | 15.7 | $3,300 | 467.7368421052632 | n/a |
| 2004 | 3.5L 6-cyl Front-Wheel Drive Automatic 5-spd Regular | 3.5L 6-cyl | 15 | 24 | 18 | 638.9 | 16.5 | $3,450 | 493.72222222222223 | n/a |
| 2003 | 3.5L 6-cyl Front-Wheel Drive Automatic 5-spd Regular | 3.5L 6-cyl | 15 | 24 | 18 | 638.9 | 16.5 | $3,450 | 493.72222222222223 | n/a |
| 2002 | 3.5L 6-cyl Front-Wheel Drive Automatic 5-spd Regular | 3.5L 6-cyl | 16 | 24 | 19 | 605.3 | 15.7 | $3,300 | 467.7368421052632 | n/a |
How the rating has moved between model years
Comparing the best-rated configuration of each year. 1 of 2 year-over-year steps improved the top rating.
| Change | Best combined | Delta | Gallons a year at the newer rating |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2002 → 2003 | 19 → 18 mpg | -1 mpg | 639 gal |
| 2004 → 2005 | 18 → 19 mpg | +1 mpg | 605 gal |
What XG350 fuel costs over a year
At the EPA's 11,500 miles a year, the 2005 Hyundai XG350 burns 605 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 | $1,816 | $1,816 | $0 |
| $3.50/gal | $2,118 | $2,118 | $0 |
| $4.00/gal | $2,421 | $2,421 | $0 |
EPA’s own estimate for the 2005 model year is $3,300 to $3,300 a year in fuel, or $5,250 more than the average new vehicle over five years.
How it compares with other Midsize Cars
Across the 483 nameplates EPA classifies as Midsize Cars, the median best combined rating is 25 mpg. At 19 mpg the Hyundai XG350 is 6 mpg below the median, which is worth about $508 a year at $3.50 a gallon.
- All Midsize 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.