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Hyundai Azera 3.0 GLS 2012 (HG)
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2012-2017 Hyundai Azera MPG & Fuel Cost

6 model years · 22–23 MPG combined

23 MPG
Combined
20 MPG
City
28 MPG
Highway
Annual fuel cost · Azera 3.3L 6-cyl FWD
$2,860

15,000 mi/yr · regular gasoline $4.36/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026)

Cheaper to fuel than 7 of 10 large car configurations, MY2017. Ranked against all rated configurations, not sales-weighted.

2012-2017 Hyundai Azera at a glance

The 2012-2017 Hyundai Azera covers 6 model years in the EPA database (9 configurations in all), rated 22–23 MPG combined. The newest model year, 2017, costs about $2,860 a year to fuel for its most efficient version, the Azera 3.3L 6-cyl FWD (23 MPG), at regular gasoline $4.36/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026). EPA changed the ratings in 2013, 2014, 2015 and 2017; 2016 repeat the values of the year before.

2012-2017 Hyundai Azera by model year

2012-2017 Hyundai Azera: EPA combined rating and yearly fuel cost for each model year
Model yearPowertrainsCombined$/yrEPA ratings
2017 Gas 22–23 MPG $2,860–$2,950 Ratings changed
2016 Gas 22–23 MPG $2,860–$2,950 Same EPA ratings as 2015
2015 Gas 22–23 MPG $2,860–$2,950 Ratings changed
2014 Gas 23 MPG $2,900 Ratings changed
2013 Gas 23 MPG $2,840 Ratings changed
2012 Gas 23 MPG $2,810 First year

What the 2017 Azera 3.3L 6-cyl FWD costs to drive

Per month

$238

$2,860 a year ÷ 12

Per 25 miles

$4.77

Per 100 miles

$19.07

Five years

$14,300

5 × the yearly cost, prices held at today's level

vs the large car median

$570less a year

Class median $3,430 a year, MY2017

Based on 15,000 miles a year and regular gasoline $4.36/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026).

2017 Hyundai Azera MPG

Versus 2016: The most efficient configuration stays at 23 MPG. Its annual cost stays at $2,860.

Gas · 3.3L
Combined
22–23 MPG
Per year
$2,860–$2,950

Gas configurations (2)

2017 Hyundai Azera gas configurations: EPA ratings and annual cost
TrimEngineDriveCityHwyComb.$/yr
Azera (Most efficient) 3.3L 6-cyl FWD 20 28 23 $2,860
Limited 3.3L 6-cyl FWD 19 28 22 $2,950

2016 Hyundai Azera MPG

Same EPA ratings as 2015

EPA lists the same ratings for the 2016 Hyundai Azera as for the 2015 model, so the configurations and costs are the ones in the 2015 section above.See 2015

2015 Hyundai Azera MPG

22–23 MPG · $2,860–$2,950/yr

Versus 2014: The most efficient configuration stays at 23 MPG. Its annual cost goes from $2,900 to $2,860, $40 less.

Gas · 3.3L
Combined
22–23 MPG
Per year
$2,860–$2,950

Gas configurations (2)

2015 Hyundai Azera gas configurations: EPA ratings and annual cost
TrimEngineDriveCityHwyComb.$/yr
Azera (Most efficient) 3.3L 6-cyl FWD 20 28 23 $2,860
Limited 3.3L 6-cyl FWD 19 28 22 $2,950

2014 Hyundai Azera MPG

23 MPG · $2,900/yr

Versus 2013: The most efficient configuration stays at 23 MPG. Its annual cost goes from $2,840 to $2,900, $60 more.

Gas · 3.3L
Combined
23 MPG
Per year
$2,900

Gas configurations (1)

2014 Hyundai Azera gas configurations: EPA ratings and annual cost
TrimEngineDriveCityHwyComb.$/yr
Azera (Most efficient) 3.3L 6-cyl FWD 19 28 23 $2,900

2013 Hyundai Azera MPG

23 MPG · $2,840/yr

Versus 2012: The most efficient configuration stays at 23 MPG. Its annual cost goes from $2,810 to $2,840, $30 more.

Gas · 3.3L
Combined
23 MPG
Per year
$2,840

Gas configurations (1)

2013 Hyundai Azera gas configurations: EPA ratings and annual cost
TrimEngineDriveCityHwyComb.$/yr
Azera (Most efficient) 3.3L 6-cyl FWD 20 29 23 $2,840

2012 Hyundai Azera MPG

23 MPG · $2,810/yr
Gas · 3.3L
Combined
23 MPG
Per year
$2,810

Gas configurations (1)

2012 Hyundai Azera gas configurations: EPA ratings and annual cost
TrimEngineDriveCityHwyComb.$/yr
Azera (Most efficient) 3.3L 6-cyl FWD 20 28 23 $2,810

Fuel cost by state

Yearly cost of the Azera 3.3L 6-cyl FWD: $3,900 in California and $2,500 in Texas, a $1,400 difference.

Gasoline prices: California: California state average; Washington: Washington state average; New York: New York state average; Florida: Florida state average; Texas: Texas state average (Sep 2026).
Fuel cost in every state

Similar cars

Closest combined MPG among MY2017 large car models.

EPA ratings: fueleconomy.gov file of Sep 29, 2026 · Prices: EIA regular gasoline, U.S. average, Sep 2026 ($4.36/gal) · 15,000 mi/yr, 55% city / 45% highway · How we calculate

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Frequently asked questions

What gas mileage does the 2012-2017 Hyundai Azera get?

EPA rates the 2012-2017 Hyundai Azera at 22–23 MPG combined across 9 configurations and 6 model years. The most efficient version, the 2017 Azera 3.3L 6-cyl FWD, is rated 23 MPG (20 city, 28 highway).

Which years had the best MPG in the 2012-2017 Hyundai Azera?

Every model year of the 2012-2017 Hyundai Azera tops out at 23 MPG combined, so no year is better than another.

Did EPA ratings change during the 2012-2017 Hyundai Azera?

Yes. Ratings changed in 2013, 2014, 2015 and 2017. In 2016 the values repeat the year before.

How does the 2012-2017 Hyundai Azera compare with the previous generation?

The previous generation (2006-2011 Hyundai Azera) is rated 20–22 MPG combined and costs $2,910–$3,270 a year to fuel; the 2012-2017 model is rated 22–23 MPG and costs $2,810–$2,950 a year.

How much does it cost to fuel a 2017 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 $2,860 a year. Across all 2 configurations the cost runs $2,860–$2,950 a year. That is a $90 difference between the cheapest and the costliest configuration.

How much does it cost to drive a 2017 Hyundai Azera 100 miles?

About $19.07 per 100 miles for the Azera 3.3L 6-cyl FWD at regular gasoline $4.36/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026), and between $19.07 and $19.67 across all configurations. That is the annual cost over 15,000 miles divided by 150.

Is the 2017 Hyundai Azera more efficient in the city or on the highway?

The Azera 3.3L 6-cyl FWD is rated 20 city and 28 highway MPG, so it is more efficient on the highway, by 8 MPG.

How does the 2017 Hyundai Azera compare with other large car configurations?

The Azera 3.3L 6-cyl FWD costs about $2,860 a year to fuel, $570 less than the class median of $3,430, and less than 7 of 10 large car configurations. The comparison covers all 123 rated large car configurations for MY2017, not weighted by sales.

Is the 2017 Hyundai Azera different from the 2016 model?

The most efficient configuration stays at 23 MPG. Its annual cost stays at $2,860. EPA lists 2 configurations for 2017 against 2 configurations for 2016. See the 2016 Hyundai Azera for that year.