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2015-2016 Hyundai Genesis MPG & Fuel Cost
2 model years · 18–22 MPG combined
15,000 mi/yr · regular gasoline $4.36/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026)
Cheaper to fuel than 6 of 10 large car configurations, MY2016. Ranked against all rated configurations, not sales-weighted.
2015-2016 Hyundai Genesis at a glance
The 2015-2016 Hyundai Genesis covers 2 model years in the EPA database (10 configurations in all), rated 18–22 MPG combined. The newest model year, 2016, costs about $3,030 a year to fuel for its most efficient version, the Genesis 3.8L 6-cyl RWD (22 MPG), at regular gasoline $4.36/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026). EPA changed the ratings in 2016.
2015-2016 Hyundai Genesis by model year
What the 2016 Genesis 3.8L 6-cyl RWD costs to drive
Per month
$253
$3,030 a year ÷ 12
Per 25 miles
$5.05
Per 100 miles
$20.20
Five years
$15,150
5 × the yearly cost, prices held at today's level
vs the large car median
$340less a year
Class median $3,370 a year, MY2016
Based on 15,000 miles a year and regular gasoline $4.36/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026).
2016 Hyundai Genesis MPG
Versus 2015: The most efficient configuration stays at 22 MPG. Its annual cost stays at $3,030.
Gas configurations (5)
| Trim | Engine | Drive | City | Hwy | Comb. | $/yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Genesis 3.8L 6-cyl RWD (Most efficient) | 3.8L 6-cyl | RWD | 18 | 28 | 22 | $3,030 |
| Genesis 3.8L 6-cyl AWD | 3.8L 6-cyl | AWD | 16 | 25 | 19 | $3,370 |
| Coupe 3.8L 6-cyl RWD Manual 6-spd | 3.8L 6-cyl | RWD | 17 | 24 | 19 | $4,120 |
| Coupe 3.8L 6-cyl RWD Automatic (S8) | 3.8L 6-cyl | RWD | 16 | 25 | 19 | $4,140 |
| Genesis 5.0L 8-cyl | 5.0L 8-cyl | RWD | 15 | 23 | 18 | $4,560 |
3 configurations require or recommend higher-octane gasoline and are costed at premium gasoline $5.36/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026).
2015 Hyundai Genesis MPG
18–22 MPG · $3,030–$4,560/yr
Gas configurations (5)
| Trim | Engine | Drive | City | Hwy | Comb. | $/yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Genesis 3.8L 6-cyl RWD (Most efficient) | 3.8L 6-cyl | RWD | 18 | 28 | 22 | $3,030 |
| Genesis 3.8L 6-cyl AWD | 3.8L 6-cyl | AWD | 16 | 25 | 19 | $3,370 |
| Coupe 3.8L 6-cyl RWD Automatic (S8) | 3.8L 6-cyl | RWD | 16 | 25 | 19 | $4,210 |
| Coupe 3.8L 6-cyl RWD Manual 6-spd | 3.8L 6-cyl | RWD | 16 | 24 | 19 | $4,230 |
| Genesis 5.0L 8-cyl | 5.0L 8-cyl | RWD | 15 | 23 | 18 | $4,560 |
3 configurations require or recommend higher-octane gasoline and are costed at premium gasoline $5.36/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026).
Fuel cost by state
Yearly cost of the Genesis 3.8L 6-cyl RWD: $4,120 in California and $2,640 in Texas, a $1,480 difference.
- California $4,120
- Washington $3,820
- New York $3,030
- Florida $2,860
- Texas $2,640
Similar cars
Closest combined MPG among MY2016 large car models.
Generations
- 2009-2014 (BH)
- 2015-2016 (DH)
Frequently asked questions
What gas mileage does the 2015-2016 Hyundai Genesis get?
EPA rates the 2015-2016 Hyundai Genesis at 18–22 MPG combined across 10 configurations and 2 model years. The most efficient version, the 2016 Genesis 3.8L 6-cyl RWD, is rated 22 MPG (18 city, 28 highway).
Which years had the best MPG in the 2015-2016 Hyundai Genesis?
Every model year of the 2015-2016 Hyundai Genesis tops out at 22 MPG combined, so no year is better than another.
Did EPA ratings change during the 2015-2016 Hyundai Genesis?
Yes. Ratings changed in 2016.
How does the 2015-2016 Hyundai Genesis compare with the previous generation?
The previous generation (2009-2014 Hyundai Genesis) is rated 18–24 MPG combined and costs $2,720–$4,530 a year to fuel; the 2015-2016 model is rated 18–22 MPG and costs $3,030–$4,560 a year.
How much does it cost to fuel a 2016 Hyundai Genesis per year?
Driving 15,000 miles a year at regular gasoline $4.36/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026), the Genesis 3.8L 6-cyl RWD costs about $3,030 a year. Across all 5 configurations the cost runs $3,030–$4,560 a year. That is a $1,530 difference between the cheapest and the costliest configuration.
How much does it cost to drive a 2016 Hyundai Genesis 100 miles?
About $20.20 per 100 miles for the Genesis 3.8L 6-cyl RWD at regular gasoline $4.36/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026), and between $20.20 and $30.40 across all configurations. That is the annual cost over 15,000 miles divided by 150.
Is the 2016 Hyundai Genesis more efficient in the city or on the highway?
The Genesis 3.8L 6-cyl RWD is rated 18 city and 28 highway MPG, so it is more efficient on the highway, by 10 MPG.
How does the 2016 Hyundai Genesis compare with other large car configurations?
The Genesis 3.8L 6-cyl RWD costs about $3,030 a year to fuel, $340 less than the class median of $3,370, and less than 6 of 10 large car configurations. The comparison covers all 119 rated large car configurations for MY2016, not weighted by sales.
Is the 2016 Hyundai Genesis different from the 2015 model?
The most efficient configuration stays at 22 MPG. Its annual cost stays at $3,030. EPA lists 5 configurations for 2016 against 5 configurations for 2015. See the 2015 Hyundai Genesis for that year.