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2002-2005 Hyundai XG MPG & Fuel Cost
4 model years · 18–19 MPG combined
15,000 mi/yr · regular gasoline $4.36/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026)
Cheaper to fuel than 5 of 10 midsize car configurations, MY2005. Ranked against all rated configurations, not sales-weighted.
2002-2005 Hyundai XG at a glance
The 2002-2005 Hyundai XG covers 4 model years in the EPA database (4 configurations in all), rated 18–19 MPG combined. The newest model year, 2005, costs about $3,440 a year to fuel for its most efficient version, the XG350 3.5L 6-cyl FWD (19 MPG), at regular gasoline $4.36/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026). EPA changed the ratings in 2003 and 2005; 2004 repeat the values of the year before. The best combined rating in the generation, 19 MPG, was reached in 2002 and 2005.
EPA re-estimated ratings of 1985-2007 vehicles under its 2008 method; these figures are the re-estimated values.
2002-2005 Hyundai XG by model year
What the 2005 XG350 3.5L 6-cyl FWD costs to drive
Per month
$287
$3,440 a year ÷ 12
Per 25 miles
$5.73
Per 100 miles
$22.93
Five years
$17,200
5 × the yearly cost, prices held at today's level
vs the midsize car median
Same
Class median $3,440 a year, MY2005
Based on 15,000 miles a year and regular gasoline $4.36/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026).
2005 Hyundai XG MPG
EPA re-estimated ratings of 1985-2007 vehicles under its 2008 method; these figures are the re-estimated values.
Versus 2004: The most efficient configuration moves from 18 to 19 MPG, up 1. Its annual cost goes from $3,630 to $3,440, $190 less.
Gas configurations (1)
| Trim | Engine | Drive | City | Hwy | Comb. | $/yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| XG350 (Most efficient) | 3.5L 6-cyl | FWD | 16 | 24 | 19 | $3,440 |
2004 Hyundai XG MPG
Same EPA ratings as 2003
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 2004 Hyundai XG as for the 2003 model, so the configurations and costs are the ones in the 2003 section above.See 2003
2003 Hyundai XG MPG
18 MPG · $3,630/yr
EPA re-estimated ratings of 1985-2007 vehicles under its 2008 method; these figures are the re-estimated values.
Versus 2002: The most efficient configuration moves from 19 to 18 MPG, down 1. Its annual cost goes from $3,440 to $3,630, $190 more.
Gas configurations (1)
| Trim | Engine | Drive | City | Hwy | Comb. | $/yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| XG350 (Most efficient) | 3.5L 6-cyl | FWD | 15 | 24 | 18 | $3,630 |
2002 Hyundai XG MPG
19 MPG · $3,440/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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| XG350 (Most efficient) | 3.5L 6-cyl | FWD | 16 | 24 | 19 | $3,440 |
Fuel cost by state
Yearly cost of the XG350 3.5L 6-cyl FWD: $4,680 in California and $3,000 in Texas, a $1,680 difference.
- California $4,680
- Washington $4,330
- New York $3,440
- Florida $3,250
- Texas $3,000
Similar cars
Closest combined MPG among MY2005 midsize car models.
Generations
- 2001
- 2002-2005 (XG)
Frequently asked questions
What gas mileage does the 2002-2005 Hyundai XG get?
EPA rates the 2002-2005 Hyundai XG at 18–19 MPG combined across 4 configurations and 4 model years. The most efficient version, the 2005 XG350 3.5L 6-cyl FWD, is rated 19 MPG (16 city, 24 highway).
Which years had the best MPG in the 2002-2005 Hyundai XG?
The XG350 3.5L 6-cyl FWD reached the generation's best combined rating, 19 MPG, in 2002 and 2005. The lowest top rating, 18 MPG, was in 2003 and 2004.
Did EPA ratings change during the 2002-2005 Hyundai XG?
Yes. Ratings changed in 2003 and 2005. In 2004 the values repeat the year before.
How does the 2002-2005 Hyundai XG compare with the previous generation?
The previous generation (2001 Hyundai XG) is rated 20 MPG combined and costs $3,270 a year to fuel; the 2002-2005 model is rated 18–19 MPG and costs $3,440–$3,630 a year.
How much does it cost to fuel a 2005 Hyundai XG per year?
Driving 15,000 miles a year at regular gasoline $4.36/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026), the XG350 3.5L 6-cyl FWD costs about $3,440 a year. Across all 1 configuration the cost runs $3,440 a year.
How much does it cost to drive a 2005 Hyundai XG 100 miles?
About $22.93 per 100 miles for the XG350 3.5L 6-cyl FWD at regular gasoline $4.36/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026). That is the annual cost over 15,000 miles divided by 150.
Is the 2005 Hyundai XG more efficient in the city or on the highway?
The XG350 3.5L 6-cyl FWD is rated 16 city and 24 highway MPG, so it is more efficient on the highway, by 8 MPG.
How does the 2005 Hyundai XG compare with other midsize car configurations?
The XG350 3.5L 6-cyl FWD costs about $3,440 a year to fuel, the same as the class median of $3,440, and less than 5 of 10 midsize car configurations. The comparison covers all 114 rated midsize car configurations for MY2005, not weighted by sales.
Is the 2005 Hyundai XG different from the 2004 model?
The most efficient configuration moves from 18 to 19 MPG, up 1. Its annual cost goes from $3,630 to $3,440, $190 less. EPA lists 1 configuration for 2005 against 1 configuration for 2004. See the 2004 Hyundai XG for that year.