Against 430 other V6 cars rated 2015–2017, the Azera beats their 21.8 mpg average by 1.2 mpg, about $91 a year. Averaged over the years each was sold, the most economical engine since 2006, the 3.3L 6-cyl (2008–2017), does 22.3 mpg and the thirstiest, the 3.8L 6-cyl (2006–2007), 20: $198 a year apart.
Every Hyundai Azera engine, compared
Yearly cost assumes 12,000 miles at $3.20 a gallon.
| Engine | Combined | City / Highway | Years | Fuel per year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3.3L 6-cyl | 19.3 / 27.4 | 2008–2017 | $1,722 | |
| 3.8L 6-cyl | 17 / 26 | 2006–2007 | $1,920 |
What that actually costs
Against its rivals in the same model years, the Chrysler 300 gets 21 mpg, the Chevrolet Impala 23.5 mpg and the Lincoln Continental 21 mpg, next to 23 mpg for the 2017 Azera.
| Measure | Value |
|---|---|
| Cost per mile (2017) | $0.139 |
| Fuel per year | $1,670 |
| Fuel over five years | $8,350 |
| Against other V6 cars, 2015–2017 | −$91 a year |
| EPA's own estimate | $2,842 a year |
City or highway — who is this car for
The 2017 Hyundai Azera gives up 8 mpg in town: 28 on the highway against 20 in the city, $549 a year if every mile were city driving.
| Measure | Value | Reading |
|---|---|---|
| City (2017) | 20 mpg | $1,920 a year if you only drive in town |
| Highway | 28 mpg | $1,371 a year if you mostly commute |
| Gap | +8 mpg (40%) | Wide — this car dislikes traffic |
How the Azera changed over the years
The Azera peaked in 2017 at 23 mpg (20 city, 28 highway) and was at its thirstiest in 2007 at 20 — 3 mpg apart, or $250 a year in fuel between buying one year and the other.
| Model year | Combined | City / Highway | Engines offered | Fuel per year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2017 | 20 / 28 | 1 | $1,670 | |
| 2016 | 20 / 28 | 1 | $1,670 | |
| 2015 | 20 / 28 | 1 | $1,670 | |
| 2014 | 19 / 28 | 1 | $1,670 | |
| 2013 | 20 / 29 | 1 | $1,670 | |
| 2012 | 20 / 28 | 1 | $1,670 | |
| 2011 | 20 / 27 | 1 | $1,745 | |
| 2010 | 18 / 26 | 1 | $1,829 | |
| 2009 | 18 / 26 | 1 | $1,829 | |
| 2008 | 18 / 26 | 1 | $1,829 | |
| 2007 | 17 / 26 | 1 | $1,920 | |
| 2006 | 17 / 26 | 1 | $1,920 |
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How we count
This page rests on 12 EPA ratings of the Hyundai Azera — 2 engines across 2006–2017. 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 $2,842. Full method.
Frequently asked questions
What mpg does the 2017 Hyundai Azera get?
23 mpg combined, 20 city and 28 highway, per EPA. Across every year since 2006 the Azera has averaged 21.9 mpg.
Is the 2017 Azera more efficient than the 2016?
About the same: 23 against 23 mpg combined.
Which Azera year has the best gas mileage?
The 2017, at 23 mpg combined (20 city, 28 highway), which is also the latest model year we hold.
Does the Azera get better gas mileage than the Chrysler 300?
Yes: 23 mpg for the 2017 Azera against 21 for the 2018 Chrysler 300, about $159 a year less to run.
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