Against 429 other V6 cars rated 2014–2016, the Genesis Coupe trails their 21.8 mpg average by 2.8 mpg, about $260 a year. Averaged over the years each was sold, the most economical engine since 2010, the 2L 4-cyl (2010–2014), does 23.6 mpg and the thirstiest, the 3.8L 6-cyl (2010–2016), 19.9: $303 a year apart.
Every Hyundai Genesis Coupe engine, compared
Yearly cost assumes 12,000 miles at $3.20 a gallon.
| Engine | Combined | City / Highway | Years | Fuel per year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2L 4-cyl | 20.6 / 29.2 | 2010–2014 | $1,627 | |
| 3.8L 6-cyl | 16.7 / 26.1 | 2010–2016 | $1,930 |
What that actually costs
Against its rivals in the same model years, the Audi A5 gets 26 mpg and the Audi TT 26 mpg, next to 19 mpg for the 2016 Genesis Coupe. The Genesis Coupe costs the most of them to run: $544 a year more than the Audi A5.
| Measure | Value |
|---|---|
| Cost per mile (2016) | $0.168 |
| Fuel per year | $2,021 |
| Fuel over five years | $10,105 |
| Against other V6 cars, 2014–2016 | +$260 a year |
| EPA's own estimate | $3,388 a year |
City or highway — who is this car for
The 2016 Hyundai Genesis Coupe gives up 9 mpg in town: 25 on the highway against 16 in the city, $864 a year if every mile were city driving.
| Measure | Value | Reading |
|---|---|---|
| City (2016) | 16 mpg | $2,400 a year if you only drive in town |
| Highway | 25 mpg | $1,536 a year if you mostly commute |
| Gap | +9 mpg (56%) | Wide — this car dislikes traffic |
How the Genesis Coupe changed over the years
The Genesis Coupe peaked in 2013 at 22.5 mpg (19.5 city, 28 highway) and was at its thirstiest in 2016 at 19 — 3.5 mpg apart, or $314 a year in fuel between buying one year and the other. The 2016 car does 19.
| Model year | Combined | City / Highway | Engines offered | Fuel per year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | 16 / 25 | 1 | $2,021 | |
| 2015 | 16 / 25 | 1 | $2,021 | |
| 2014 | 17.5 / 26 | 2 | $1,873 | |
| 2013 | 19.5 / 28 | 2 | $1,707 | |
| 2012 | 19 / 28.5 | 2 | $1,745 | |
| 2011 | 19 / 28.5 | 2 | $1,745 | |
| 2010 | 19 / 28.5 | 2 | $1,707 |
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How we count
This page rests on 12 EPA ratings of the Hyundai Genesis Coupe — 2 engines across 2010–2016. 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 $3,388. Full method.
Frequently asked questions
What mpg does the 2016 Hyundai Genesis Coupe get?
19 mpg combined, 16 city and 25 highway, per EPA. Across every year since 2010 the Genesis Coupe has averaged 21.4 mpg.
Is the 2016 Genesis Coupe more efficient than the 2015?
About the same: 19 against 19 mpg combined.
Which Genesis Coupe year has the best gas mileage?
The 2013, at 22.5 mpg combined (19.5 city, 28 highway).
Does the Genesis Coupe get better gas mileage than the Audi A5?
No: 19 mpg for the 2016 Genesis Coupe against 26 for the 2017 Audi A5, about $544 a year more to run.
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