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2006-2011 Hyundai Azera MPG & Fuel Cost
6 model years · 20–22 MPG combined
15,000 mi/yr · regular gasoline $4.36/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026)
Cheaper to fuel than 9 of 10 large car configurations, MY2011. Ranked against all rated configurations, not sales-weighted.
2006-2011 Hyundai Azera at a glance
The 2006-2011 Hyundai Azera covers 6 model years in the EPA database (10 configurations in all), rated 20–22 MPG combined. The newest model year, 2011, costs about $2,910 a year to fuel for its most efficient version, the Azera 3.3L 6-cyl FWD (22 MPG), at regular gasoline $4.36/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026). EPA changed the ratings in 2008 and 2011; 2007, 2009 and 2010 repeat the values of the year before. The best combined rating in the generation, 22 MPG, was reached in 2011.
EPA re-estimated ratings of 1985-2007 vehicles under its 2008 method; these figures are the re-estimated values.
2006-2011 Hyundai Azera by model year
| Model year | Powertrains | Combined | $/yr | EPA ratings |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2011 | Gas | 22 MPG | $2,910–$3,030 | Ratings changed |
| 2010 | Gas | 20–21 MPG | $3,110–$3,270 | Same EPA ratings as 2009 |
| 2009 | Gas | 20–21 MPG | $3,110–$3,270 | Same EPA ratings as 2008 |
| 2008 | Gas | 20–21 MPG | $3,110–$3,270 | Ratings changed |
| 2007 | Gas | 20 MPG | $3,270 | Same EPA ratings as 2006 |
| 2006 | Gas | 20 MPG | $3,270 | First year |
What the 2011 Azera 3.3L 6-cyl FWD costs to drive
Per month
$243
$2,910 a year ÷ 12
Per 25 miles
$4.85
Per 100 miles
$19.40
Five years
$14,550
5 × the yearly cost, prices held at today's level
vs the large car median
$1,160less a year
Class median $4,070 a year, MY2011
Based on 15,000 miles a year and regular gasoline $4.36/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026).
2011 Hyundai Azera MPG
Versus 2010: The most efficient configuration moves from 21 to 22 MPG, up 1. Its annual cost goes from $3,110 to $2,910, $200 less.
Gas configurations (2)
| Trim | Engine | Drive | City | Hwy | Comb. | $/yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Azera 3.3L 6-cyl (Most efficient) | 3.3L 6-cyl | FWD | 20 | 27 | 22 | $2,910 |
| Azera 3.8L 6-cyl | 3.8L 6-cyl | FWD | 19 | 27 | 22 | $3,030 |
2010 Hyundai Azera MPG
Same EPA ratings as 2009
EPA lists the same ratings for the 2010 Hyundai Azera as for the 2009 model, so the configurations and costs are the ones in the 2009 section above.See 2009
2009 Hyundai Azera MPG
Same EPA ratings as 2008
EPA lists the same ratings for the 2009 Hyundai Azera as for the 2008 model, so the configurations and costs are the ones in the 2008 section above.See 2008
2008 Hyundai Azera MPG
20–21 MPG · $3,110–$3,270/yr
Versus 2007: The most efficient configuration moves from 20 to 21 MPG, up 1. Its annual cost goes from $3,270 to $3,110, $160 less.
Gas configurations (2)
| Trim | Engine | Drive | City | Hwy | Comb. | $/yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Azera 3.3L 6-cyl (Most efficient) | 3.3L 6-cyl | FWD | 18 | 26 | 21 | $3,110 |
| Azera 3.8L 6-cyl | 3.8L 6-cyl | FWD | 17 | 26 | 20 | $3,270 |
2007 Hyundai Azera MPG
Same EPA ratings as 2006
EPA re-estimated ratings of 1985-2007 vehicles under its 2008 method; these figures are the re-estimated values.
EPA lists the same ratings for the 2007 Hyundai Azera as for the 2006 model, so the configurations and costs are the ones in the 2006 section above.See 2006
2006 Hyundai Azera MPG
20 MPG · $3,270/yr
EPA re-estimated ratings of 1985-2007 vehicles under its 2008 method; these figures are the re-estimated values.
Gas configurations (1)
| Trim | Engine | Drive | City | Hwy | Comb. | $/yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Azera (Most efficient) | 3.8L 6-cyl | FWD | 17 | 26 | 20 | $3,270 |
Fuel cost by state
Yearly cost of the Azera 3.3L 6-cyl FWD: $3,960 in California and $2,540 in Texas, a $1,420 difference.
- California $3,960
- Washington $3,670
- New York $2,910
- Florida $2,750
- Texas $2,540
Similar cars
Closest combined MPG among MY2011 large car models.
Generations
- 2006-2011 (TG)
- 2012-2017 (HG)
Frequently asked questions
What gas mileage does the 2006-2011 Hyundai Azera get?
EPA rates the 2006-2011 Hyundai Azera at 20–22 MPG combined across 10 configurations and 6 model years. The most efficient version, the 2011 Azera 3.3L 6-cyl FWD, is rated 22 MPG (20 city, 27 highway).
Which years had the best MPG in the 2006-2011 Hyundai Azera?
The Azera 3.3L 6-cyl FWD reached the generation's best combined rating, 22 MPG, in 2011. The lowest top rating, 20 MPG, was in 2006 and 2007.
Did EPA ratings change during the 2006-2011 Hyundai Azera?
Yes. Ratings changed in 2008 and 2011. In 2007, 2009 and 2010 the values repeat the year before.
How much does it cost to fuel a 2011 Hyundai Azera per year?
Driving 15,000 miles a year at regular gasoline $4.36/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026), the Azera 3.3L 6-cyl FWD costs about $2,910 a year. Across all 2 configurations the cost runs $2,910–$3,030 a year. That is a $120 difference between the cheapest and the costliest configuration.
How much does it cost to drive a 2011 Hyundai Azera 100 miles?
About $19.40 per 100 miles for the Azera 3.3L 6-cyl FWD at regular gasoline $4.36/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026), and between $19.40 and $20.20 across all configurations. That is the annual cost over 15,000 miles divided by 150.
Is the 2011 Hyundai Azera more efficient in the city or on the highway?
The Azera 3.3L 6-cyl FWD is rated 20 city and 27 highway MPG, so it is more efficient on the highway, by 7 MPG.
How does the 2011 Hyundai Azera compare with other large car configurations?
The Azera 3.3L 6-cyl FWD costs about $2,910 a year to fuel, $1,160 less than the class median of $4,070, and less than 9 of 10 large car configurations. The comparison covers all 74 rated large car configurations for MY2011, not weighted by sales.
Is the 2011 Hyundai Azera different from the 2010 model?
The most efficient configuration moves from 21 to 22 MPG, up 1. Its annual cost goes from $3,110 to $2,910, $200 less. EPA lists 2 configurations for 2011 against 2 configurations for 2010. See the 2010 Hyundai Azera for that year.