2020 Genesis G70
Fuel economy, running costs, emissions and safety · from U.S. EPA and NHTSA data
The 2020 Genesis G70 is sold in the U.S. with gasoline power. The EPA lists 5 configurations for this model year, with combined economy from 20 to 25 MPG and an estimated annual fuel cost of $3,200 to $4,000 at 15,000 miles.
Key numbers
| Model year | 2020 |
|---|---|
| Vehicle class | Compact Cars |
| Fuel type(s) | Gasoline |
| Combined economy | 20-25 MPG |
| Best / worst combined | 25 / 20 MPG |
| Annual fuel cost | $3,200-$4,000 |
| Tailpipe CO₂ | 357-457 g/mi |
| EPA smog rating | 3-3 / 10 |
What it costs to fuel
Across its configurations, the 2020 G70 costs about $3,200 to $4,000 a year to fuel at the EPA's 15,000-mile basis, averaging roughly $3,660. Over five years that is about $18,300 in fuel alone before maintenance, insurance and depreciation — which is why the running cost, not just the price, decides what a car really costs.
Relative to an average new vehicle, this G70 configuration spends about $4,500 more on fuel over five years.
For context, the average combined economy of compact cars in this dataset is about 29 MPG. The G70 sits roughly 6 MPG below that mark at its midpoint, making it thirstier than average for its EPA class.
Configurations and fuel economy
| Version | Engine | Drive | Trans | Fuel | Combined | Annual fuel |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| G70 RWD | 2.0L 4-cyl turbo | Rear-Wheel | Automatic | Gasoline | 25 MPG | $3,200 |
| G70 AWD | 2.0L 4-cyl turbo | All-Wheel | Automatic | Gasoline | 23 MPG | $3,450 |
| G70 RWD | 2.0L 4-cyl turbo | Rear-Wheel | Manual | Gasoline | 22 MPG | $3,650 |
| G70 AWD | 3.3L 6-cyl turbo | All-Wheel | Automatic | Gasoline | 20 MPG | $4,000 |
| G70 RWD | 3.3L 6-cyl turbo | Rear-Wheel | Automatic | Gasoline | 20 MPG | $4,000 |
Emissions, safety and size
The 2020 G70 records tailpipe CO₂ of 357-457 g/mi, an EPA smog rating of 3-3 out of 10. The EPA classifies it as compact cars.
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Data: U.S. EPA FuelEconomy.gov (public domain) and NHTSA SafetyRatings. Figures are EPA estimates; real-world results vary.