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2011-2016 Hyundai Equus MPG & Fuel Cost
6 model years · 18 MPG combined
15,000 mi/yr · premium gasoline $5.36/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026)
Cheaper to fuel than 1 of 10 large car configurations, MY2016. Ranked against all rated configurations, not sales-weighted.
2011-2016 Hyundai Equus at a glance
The 2011-2016 Hyundai Equus covers 6 model years in the EPA database (6 configurations in all), rated 18 MPG combined. The newest model year, 2016, costs about $4,530 a year to fuel for its most efficient version, the Equus 5.0L 8-cyl RWD (18 MPG), at premium gasoline $5.36/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026). EPA changed the ratings in 2012, 2013, 2014 and 2016; 2015 repeat the values of the year before.
2011-2016 Hyundai Equus by model year
| Model year | Powertrains | Combined | $/yr | EPA ratings |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | Gas | 18 MPG | $4,530 | Ratings changed |
| 2015 | Gas | 18 MPG | $4,530 | Same EPA ratings as 2014 |
| 2014 | Gas | 18 MPG | $4,530 | Ratings changed |
| 2013 | Gas | 18 MPG | $4,430 | Ratings changed |
| 2012 | Gas | 18 MPG | $4,430 | Ratings changed |
| 2011 | Gas | 18 MPG | $4,360 | First year |
What the 2016 Equus 5.0L 8-cyl RWD costs to drive
Per month
$378
$4,530 a year ÷ 12
Per 25 miles
$7.55
Per 100 miles
$30.20
Five years
$22,650
5 × the yearly cost, prices held at today's level
vs the large car median
$1,160more a year
Class median $3,370 a year, MY2016
Based on 15,000 miles a year and premium gasoline $5.36/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026).
2016 Hyundai Equus MPG
Versus 2015: The most efficient configuration stays at 18 MPG. Its annual cost stays at $4,530.
Gas configurations (1)
| Trim | Engine | Drive | City | Hwy | Comb. | $/yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Equus (Most efficient) | 5.0L 8-cyl | RWD | 15 | 23 | 18 | $4,530 |
1 configuration requires or recommends higher-octane gasoline and is costed at premium gasoline $5.36/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026).
2015 Hyundai Equus MPG
Same EPA ratings as 2014
EPA lists the same ratings for the 2015 Hyundai Equus as for the 2014 model, so the configurations and costs are the ones in the 2014 section above.See 2014
2014 Hyundai Equus MPG
18 MPG · $4,530/yr
Versus 2013: The most efficient configuration stays at 18 MPG. Its annual cost goes from $4,430 to $4,530, $100 more.
Gas configurations (1)
| Trim | Engine | Drive | City | Hwy | Comb. | $/yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Equus (Most efficient) | 5.0L 8-cyl | RWD | 15 | 23 | 18 | $4,530 |
1 configuration requires or recommends higher-octane gasoline and is costed at premium gasoline $5.36/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026).
2013 Hyundai Equus MPG
18 MPG · $4,430/yr
Versus 2012: The most efficient configuration stays at 18 MPG. Its annual cost stays at $4,430.
Gas configurations (1)
| Trim | Engine | Drive | City | Hwy | Comb. | $/yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Equus (Most efficient) | 5.0L 8-cyl | RWD | 15 | 23 | 18 | $4,430 |
1 configuration requires or recommends higher-octane gasoline and is costed at premium gasoline $5.36/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026).
2012 Hyundai Equus MPG
18 MPG · $4,430/yr
Versus 2011: The most efficient configuration stays at 18 MPG. Its annual cost goes from $4,360 to $4,430, $70 more.
Gas configurations (1)
| Trim | Engine | Drive | City | Hwy | Comb. | $/yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Equus (Most efficient) | 5.0L 8-cyl | RWD | 15 | 23 | 18 | $4,430 |
1 configuration requires or recommends higher-octane gasoline and is costed at premium gasoline $5.36/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026).
2011 Hyundai Equus MPG
18 MPG · $4,360/yr
Gas configurations (1)
| Trim | Engine | Drive | City | Hwy | Comb. | $/yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Equus (Most efficient) | 4.6L 8-cyl | RWD | 16 | 24 | 18 | $4,360 |
1 configuration requires or recommends higher-octane gasoline and is costed at premium gasoline $5.36/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026).
Fuel cost by state
Yearly cost of the Equus 5.0L 8-cyl RWD: $5,400 in California and $3,930 in Texas, a $1,470 difference.
- California $5,400
- Washington $5,080
- New York $4,470
- Florida $4,140
- Texas $3,930
Similar cars
Closest combined MPG among MY2016 large car models.
Generations
- 2011-2016 (VI)
Frequently asked questions
What gas mileage does the 2011-2016 Hyundai Equus get?
EPA rates the 2011-2016 Hyundai Equus at 18 MPG combined across 6 configurations and 6 model years. The most efficient version, the 2016 Equus 5.0L 8-cyl RWD, is rated 18 MPG (15 city, 23 highway).
Which years had the best MPG in the 2011-2016 Hyundai Equus?
Every model year of the 2011-2016 Hyundai Equus tops out at 18 MPG combined, so no year is better than another.
Did EPA ratings change during the 2011-2016 Hyundai Equus?
Yes. Ratings changed in 2012, 2013, 2014 and 2016. In 2015 the values repeat the year before.
How much does it cost to fuel a 2016 Hyundai Equus per year?
Driving 15,000 miles a year at premium gasoline $5.36/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026), the Equus 5.0L 8-cyl RWD costs about $4,530 a year. Across all 1 configuration the cost runs $4,530 a year.
How much does it cost to drive a 2016 Hyundai Equus 100 miles?
About $30.20 per 100 miles for the Equus 5.0L 8-cyl RWD at premium gasoline $5.36/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026). That is the annual cost over 15,000 miles divided by 150.
Is the 2016 Hyundai Equus more efficient in the city or on the highway?
The Equus 5.0L 8-cyl RWD is rated 15 city and 23 highway MPG, so it is more efficient on the highway, by 8 MPG.
How does the 2016 Hyundai Equus compare with other large car configurations?
The Equus 5.0L 8-cyl RWD costs about $4,530 a year to fuel, $1,160 more than the class median of $3,370, and less than 1 of 10 large car configurations. The comparison covers all 119 rated large car configurations for MY2016, not weighted by sales.
Is the 2016 Hyundai Equus different from the 2015 model?
The most efficient configuration stays at 18 MPG. Its annual cost stays at $4,530. EPA lists 1 configuration for 2016 against 1 configuration for 2015. See the 2015 Hyundai Equus for that year.