Against 429 other V6 cars rated 2014–2016, the Genesis trails their 21.8 mpg average by 1.8 mpg, about $159 a year. Averaged over the years each was sold, the most economical engine since 2009, the 3.8L 6-cyl (2009–2016), does 21.5 mpg and the thirstiest, the 5L 8-cyl (2012–2016), 18.6: $279 a year apart.
Every Hyundai Genesis engine, compared
Yearly cost assumes 12,000 miles at $3.20 a gallon.
| Engine | Combined | City / Highway | Years | Fuel per year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3.8L 6-cyl | 18 / 27.5 | 2009–2016 | $1,786 | |
| 4.6L 8-cyl | 17 / 24.7 | 2009–2011 | $1,990 | |
| 5L 8-cyl | 15.6 / 23.8 | 2012–2016 | $2,065 |
What that actually costs
Against its rivals in the same model years, the Honda Civic gets 37.3 mpg, the Nissan Sentra 32.7 mpg and the Volkswagen Beetle 30 mpg, next to 20 mpg for the 2016 Genesis. The Genesis costs the most of them to run: $891 a year more than the Honda Civic.
| Measure | Value |
|---|---|
| Cost per mile (2016) | $0.160 |
| Fuel per year | $1,920 |
| Fuel over five years | $9,600 |
| Against other V6 cars, 2014–2016 | +$159 a year |
| EPA's own estimate | $3,497 a year |
City or highway — who is this car for
The 2016 Hyundai Genesis gives up 9 mpg in town: 25.5 on the highway against 16.5 in the city, $821 a year if every mile were city driving.
| Measure | Value | Reading |
|---|---|---|
| City (2016) | 16.5 mpg | $2,327 a year if you only drive in town |
| Highway | 25.5 mpg | $1,506 a year if you mostly commute |
| Gap | +9 mpg (55%) | Wide — this car dislikes traffic |
How the Genesis changed over the years
The Genesis peaked in 2012 at 21 mpg (17.5 city, 26.5 highway) and was at its thirstiest in 2014 at 19.5 — 1.5 mpg apart, or $140 a year in fuel between buying one year and the other. The 2016 car does 20.
| Model year | Combined | City / Highway | Engines offered | Fuel per year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | 16.5 / 25.5 | 2 | $1,920 | |
| 2015 | 16.5 / 25.5 | 2 | $1,920 | |
| 2014 | 16.5 / 25 | 2 | $1,969 | |
| 2013 | 17 / 26.5 | 2 | $1,873 | |
| 2012 | 17.5 / 26.5 | 2 | $1,829 | |
| 2011 | 17.5 / 25.5 | 2 | $1,873 | |
| 2010 | 17.5 / 26 | 2 | $1,920 | |
| 2009 | 17.5 / 26 | 2 | $1,920 |
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How we count
This page rests on 16 EPA ratings of the Hyundai Genesis — 3 engines across 2009–2016. 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 $3,497. Full method.
Frequently asked questions
What mpg does the 2016 Hyundai Genesis get?
20 mpg combined, 16.5 city and 25.5 highway, per EPA; its 2 versions that year range from 18 to 22. Across every year since 2009 the Genesis has averaged 20.2 mpg.
Is the 2016 Genesis more efficient than the 2015?
About the same: 20 against 20 mpg combined.
Which Genesis year has the best gas mileage?
The 2012, at 21 mpg combined (17.5 city, 26.5 highway).
Does the Genesis get better gas mileage than the Honda Civic?
No: 20 mpg for the 2016 Genesis against 37.3 for the 2017 Honda Civic, about $891 a year more to run.
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