2016 Hyundai Genesis
Fuel economy, running costs, emissions and safety · from U.S. EPA and NHTSA data
The 2016 Hyundai Genesis is sold in the U.S. with gasoline power. The EPA lists 5 configurations for this model year, with combined economy from 18 to 22 MPG and an estimated annual fuel cost of $2,950 to $4,450 at 15,000 miles.
Key numbers
| Model year | 2016 |
|---|---|
| Vehicle class | Large Cars |
| Fuel type(s) | Gasoline |
| Combined economy | 18-22 MPG |
| Best / worst combined | 22 / 18 MPG |
| Annual fuel cost | $2,950-$4,450 |
| Tailpipe CO₂ | 411-502 g/mi |
| EPA smog rating | 6-6 / 10 |
What it costs to fuel
Across its configurations, the 2016 Genesis costs about $2,950 to $4,450 a year to fuel at the EPA's 15,000-mile basis, averaging roughly $3,840. Over five years that is about $19,200 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 Genesis configuration spends about $3,250 more on fuel over five years.
For context, the average combined economy of large cars in this dataset is about 29 MPG. The Genesis sits roughly 9 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Genesis RWD | 3.8L 6-cyl | Rear-Wheel | Automatic | Gasoline | 22 MPG | $2,950 |
| Genesis Coupe | 3.8L 6-cyl | Rear-Wheel | Automatic | Gasoline | 19 MPG | $4,200 |
| Genesis AWD | 3.8L 6-cyl | All-Wheel | Automatic | Gasoline | 19 MPG | $3,400 |
| Genesis Coupe | 3.8L 6-cyl | Rear-Wheel | Manual | Gasoline | 19 MPG | $4,200 |
| Genesis RWD | 5.0L 8-cyl | Rear-Wheel | Automatic | Gasoline | 18 MPG | $4,450 |
Emissions, safety and size
The 2016 Genesis records tailpipe CO₂ of 411-502 g/mi, an EPA smog rating of 6-6 out of 10. The EPA classifies it as large cars.
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Data: U.S. EPA FuelEconomy.gov (public domain) and NHTSA SafetyRatings. Figures are EPA estimates; real-world results vary.