Against 261 other 4-cyl cars rated 2025–2027, the GV80 trails their 26.2 mpg average by 6.2 mpg, about $454 a year. Averaged over the years each was sold, the most economical engine since 2021, the 2.5L 4-cyl (2021–2027), does 22.1 mpg and the thirstiest, the 3.5L 6-cyl Hybrid (2025–2027), 19.3: $252 a year apart.
Every Genesis GV80 engine, compared
Yearly cost assumes 12,000 miles at $3.20 a gallon.
| Engine | Combined | City / Highway | Years | Fuel per year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2.5L 4-cyl | 20.1 / 24.9 | 2021–2027 | $1,738 | |
| 3.5L 6-cyl | 17.3 / 22.6 | 2021–2027 | $1,959 | |
| 3.5L 6-cyl Hybrid | 17.3 / 22 | 2025–2027 | $1,990 |
What that actually costs
Against its rivals in the same model years, the Lexus GX gets 17 mpg, the Cadillac Escalade 17 mpg and the Hyundai Palisade 29.7 mpg, next to 20 mpg for the 2027 GV80.
| Measure | Value |
|---|---|
| Cost per mile (2027) | $0.160 |
| Fuel per year | $1,920 |
| Fuel over five years | $9,600 |
| Against other 4-cyl cars, 2025–2027 | +$454 a year |
| EPA's own estimate | $3,756 a year |
City or highway — who is this car for
The 2027 Genesis GV80 gives up 5.3 mpg in town: 23.3 on the highway against 18 in the city, $485 a year if every mile were city driving.
| Measure | Value | Reading |
|---|---|---|
| City (2027) | 18 mpg | $2,133 a year if you only drive in town |
| Highway | 23.3 mpg | $1,648 a year if you mostly commute |
| Gap | +5.3 mpg (29%) | Typical for its type |
How the GV80 changed over the years
The GV80 peaked in 2022 at 21.5 mpg (19.5 city, 24 highway) and was at its thirstiest in 2027 at 20 — 1.5 mpg apart, or $134 a year in fuel between buying one year and the other. The 2027 car does 20.
| Model year | Combined | City / Highway | Engines offered | Fuel per year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2027 | 18 / 23.3 | 3 | $1,920 | |
| 2026 | 17.7 / 23.3 | 3 | $1,920 | |
| 2025 | 17.7 / 22.7 | 3 | $1,920 | |
| 2024 | 19 / 23.5 | 2 | $1,829 | |
| 2023 | 19 / 23.5 | 2 | $1,829 | |
| 2022 | 19.5 / 24 | 2 | $1,786 | |
| 2021 | 19.5 / 24 | 2 | $1,786 |
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How we count
This page rests on 17 EPA ratings of the Genesis GV80 — 3 engines across 2021–2027. The mileage is EPA's laboratory figure, unchanged; the yearly bill is ours, at 12,000 miles and $3.20 a gallon, against EPA's own estimate of $3,756. Full method.
Frequently asked questions
What mpg does the 2027 Genesis GV80 get?
20 mpg combined, 18 city and 23.3 highway, per EPA; its 3 versions that year range from 19 to 22. Across every year since 2021 the GV80 has averaged 20.6 mpg.
Is the 2027 GV80 more efficient than the 2026?
About the same: 20 against 20 mpg combined.
Which GV80 year has the best gas mileage?
The 2022, at 21.5 mpg combined (19.5 city, 24 highway).
Does the GV80 get better gas mileage than the Lexus GX?
Yes: 20 mpg for the 2027 GV80 against 17 for the 2026 Lexus GX, about $339 a year less to run.
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