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2012 Hyundai Genesis MPG & fuel economy

The 2012 Hyundai Genesis is a large car offered in 8 EPA-rated configurations. The most efficient version returns 22 MPG combined (18 city / 28 highway) on regular gasoline. Across the lineup, combined ratings range from 19 to 24 MPG. That's up 1 MPG from the 2011 model. Among 24 large cars rated for 2012, it ranks 9th for lowest fuel cost. At 15,000 miles a year with $3.10/gal regular gas, it costs about $2,114 a year to fuel.

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Combined 22 MPG 18 MPG city · 28 MPG hwy

Driving range — not published for this model

Your fuel cost $2,114 15,000 mi/yr · $14.09 per 100 mi

Class rank, 2012 #9 of 24 Large Cars by fuel cost

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Fuel average

The 2012 Hyundai Genesis's fuel average is 9.4 km/L (10.7 L/100 km), or 22 MPG combined: 7.7 km/L in the city and 11.9 km/L on the highway.

	MPG	km/L	L/100 km
City	18	7.7	13.1
Highway	28	11.9	8.4
Combined	22	9.4	10.7

How it ranks among 2012 Large Cars

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1Tesla Model S89 MPGe $1,026
2Hyundai Sonata27 MPG $1,722
3Dodge Charger23 MPG $2,022
4Chrysler 30023 MPG $2,022
5Hyundai Azera23 MPG $2,022
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9Hyundai Genesis22 MPG $2,114
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24Maybach Landaulet12 MPG $4,938

2012 GenesisOther large carsClass median: $2,821/yr

Annual fuel cost at 15,000 miles and default prices; shorter bars cost less.

Genesis MPG across model years

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8 EPA-rated configurations

Configuration	Type	City	Hwy	Combined	Range	Your cost / yr
RWD · 3.8L 6-cyl · 8-speed automatic Genesis	Gas	18 MPG	28 MPG	22 MPG	—	$2,114
RWD · 3.8L 6-cyl · 6-speed automatic Genesis Coupe	Gas	17 MPG	27 MPG	20 MPG	—	$2,325
RWD · 3.8L 6-cyl · 6-speed manual Genesis Coupe	Gas	17 MPG	26 MPG	20 MPG	—	$2,325
RWD · 2.0L 4-cyl turbo · 6-speed manual Genesis Coupe	Gas	21 MPG	30 MPG	24 MPG	—	$2,469
RWD · 2.0L 4-cyl turbo · 5-speed automatic Genesis Coupe	Gas	20 MPG	29 MPG	23 MPG	—	$2,576
RWD · 5.0L 8-cyl · 8-speed automatic Genesis	Gas	17 MPG	25 MPG	20 MPG	—	$2,962
RWD · 4.6L 8-cyl · 8-speed automatic Genesis	Gas	16 MPG	25 MPG	19 MPG	—	$3,118
RWD · 5.0L 8-cyl · 8-speed automatic Genesis R-Spec	Gas	16 MPG	25 MPG	19 MPG	—	$3,118

Specs (most efficient configuration)

Fuel: Regular gasoline
Engine / motor: 3.8L 6-cyl
Transmission: 8-speed automatic
Drivetrain: RWD
Passenger volume: 109 cu ft
Cargo volume: 16 cu ft
Tailpipe CO₂: 404 g/mi

2012 Hyundai Genesis vs. rivals

vs Toyota Avalon 22 MPG · $2,114/yr Same fuel cost vs Chevrolet Impala 22 MPG · $2,114/yr Same fuel cost vs Chrysler 300 23 MPG · $2,022/yr 300 saves $92/yr vs Dodge Charger 23 MPG · $2,022/yr Charger saves $92/yr vs Ford Taurus 22 MPG · $2,114/yr Same fuel cost vs Hyundai Azera 23 MPG · $2,022/yr Azera saves $92/yr vs Chrysler 300 SRT8 17 MPG · $3,485/yr Genesis saves $1,372/yr

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Frequently asked questions

What is the gas mileage of the 2012 Hyundai Genesis?

Up to 22 MPG combined (18 city / 28 highway); ratings range from 19 to 24 MPG depending on configuration.

What fuel does the 2012 Hyundai Genesis use?

Regular gasoline.

What is the fuel average in km/L for the 2012 Hyundai Genesis?