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2015 Hyundai Genesis 3.8L (DH)
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Hyundai Genesis MPG & Fuel Cost by Year

8 model years · 2009–2016

22 MPG
Combined
18 MPG
City
28 MPG
Highway
Annual cost · MY2016 Genesis 3.8L 6-cyl RWD
$3,030

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

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Hyundai Genesis fuel economy at a glance

EPA has rated the Hyundai Genesis for 8 model years, 2009 to 2016. Across those years its combined rating runs 18–24 MPG. The latest model year, 2016, has 5 configurations rated 18–22 MPG combined and costing $3,030–$4,560 a year to fuel at regular gasoline $4.36/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026). The most efficient configuration on record since 2009 is the 2013 Coupe 2.0L 4-cyl turbo RWD, at 24 MPG.

Hyundai Genesis MPG by year

18202224 200920152016 Gas 18202224 20092016 Gas
Combined MPG: the line is the most efficient configuration, the shaded band reaches down to the least efficient. Dotted lines mark new generations.
Hyundai Genesis: combined fuel economy and annual fuel cost for each model year, grouped by generation
Year Gas (MPG) $/yr
2015-2016 (DH) Generation page
2016 18–22 $3,030–$4,560
2015 18–22 $3,030–$4,560
2009-2014 (BH) Generation page
2014 18–22 $3,070–$4,530
2013 19–24 $2,960–$4,200
2012 19–24 $2,960–$4,230
2011 20–24 $3,050–$4,110
2010 19–24 $2,720–$4,230
2009 19–21 $3,110–$4,230

Costs use the current EIA price set and 15,000 miles a year for every year, so years are comparable. Green marks the best year for each powertrain.

Hyundai Genesis generations

2 generations between 2009 and 2016. Open one for the table of every model year and configuration.

2016 powertrain options

Gas · 3.8L, 5.0L
Combined
18–22 MPG
Per year
$3,030–$4,560
See gas configurations
EPA ratings: fueleconomy.gov file of Sep 29, 2026 · regular gasoline $4.36/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026) · 15,000 mi/yr, 55% city / 45% highway · How we calculate

Frequently asked questions

What is the Hyundai Genesis's gas mileage by year?

EPA combined ratings for the Hyundai Genesis run 18–24 MPG across model years 2009 to 2016. The latest year, 2016, is rated 18–22 MPG.

Which Hyundai Genesis model year has the best gas mileage?

The 2013 Hyundai Genesis Coupe 2.0L 4-cyl turbo RWD has the highest combined rating since 2009, at 24 MPG.

How much does a Hyundai Genesis cost to fuel per year?

For MY2016, EPA-rated configurations cost $3,030–$4,560 a year to fuel, driving 15,000 miles at regular gasoline $4.36/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026). The most efficient one costs $3,030.

Has the Hyundai Genesis's fuel economy improved over time?

Yes. The most efficient configuration moved from 21 MPG in 2009 to 22 MPG in 2016, 1 MPG more.

How many generations of the Hyundai Genesis are there?

EPA data covers 2 generations of the Hyundai Genesis: 2015-2016, 2009-2014. Each has its own page with a table for every model year.