Genesis · Standard SUVs · Gasoline
Genesis GV80: MPG and annual fuel cost, 2026
In model year 2026 the Genesis GV80 is rated at 22 MPG combined, tied for 46th of 90 standard SUVs, in the lower half.
- 22MPG combinedtied 46th of 90 in class
- $3,750a year in fueltied 55th of 90 in class
- 403g/mile CO2
Where it stands
Compared only with the gasoline models of its class it is tied for 7th of 36 gasoline standard SUVs, in the upper half. The median of that narrower group is 19.5 MPG, against 22.5 MPG for all standard SUVs together.
Across every class it is tied for 102nd of 180 gasoline models, in the lower half.
Genesis has 10 models in the 2026 data. This one ranks 7th of them on combined rating, against a make median of 23 MPG.
In its class, just ahead of it is the BMW X6 Hybrid at 23 MPG and just behind it is the Bentley Bentayga Plug-in hybrid at 21 MPG.
Fuel cost and CO2
At 15,000 miles a year with 55% of them in the city, with premium gasoline at $5.48 per gallon, the annual fuel bill of the most efficient version is about $3,750. That is $375 more than the standard SUVs median of $3,375, which makes it tied for 55th of 90 standard SUVs, in the lower half.
It emits 403 g of CO2 per mile from the tailpipe; the standard SUVs median is 387, a difference of 16 g/mile.
Rated versions
In the city the most efficient version is rated 20 and on the highway 26, 6 better on the open road. 3 versions are rated for 2026. The most efficient, GV80 RWD: 2.5 L, 4 cyl, Automatic (S8), RWD, gets 22 MPG; the least efficient listed, GV80 AWD: 3.5 L, 6 cyl, Automatic (S8), AWD, gets 19 MPG, a gap of 3 MPG. With the file's assumptions that gap is worth about $600 a year in fuel.
| Version | Combined MPG | City MPG | Highway MPG | Annual fuel cost | CO2 g/mile |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| GV80 RWD: 2.5 L, 4 cyl, Automatic (S8), RWD | 22 | 20 | 26 | $3,750 | 403 |
| GV80 AWD: 2.5 L, 4 cyl, Automatic (S8), AWD | 21 | 19 | 24 | $3,900 | 427 |
| GV80 AWD: 3.5 L, 6 cyl, Automatic (S8), AWD | 19 | 16 | 22 | $4,350 | 473 |
Year by year
The Genesis GV80 is in the data for 6 of the 8 model years from 2019 to 2026. Its best combined rating went from 23 in 2021 to 22 MPG in 2026, down 1 MPG. Fuel cost for the best version is $3,750 in the latest data against $3,550 in 2021, although the file applies today's fuel prices to every model year, so that change comes from the rating, not from prices.
| Model year | Versions | Best MPG | Lowest MPG | Fuel cost | CO2 g/mi | Class median |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 3 | 22 | 19 | $3,750 | 403 | 22.5 |
| 2025 | 2 | 21 | 19 | $3,900 | 427 | 22.5 |
| 2024 | 2 | 22 | 20 | $3,750 | 408 | 22 |
| 2023 | 2 | 22 | 20 | $3,750 | 404 | 21 |
| 2022 | 3 | 23 | 20 | $3,550 | 394 | 21 |
| 2021 | 3 | 23 | 20 | $3,550 | 394 | 20.5 |
Similar models
| Model | Powertrain | Combined MPG | Annual fuel cost | Model year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Honda Pilot | Gasoline | 22 | $3,050 | 2026 |
| Land Rover Range Rover Hybrid | Hybrid | 22 | $3,750 | 2026 |
| Toyota Sequoia Hybrid | Hybrid | 22 | $3,050 | 2026 |
| Jeep Grand Cherokee | Gasoline | 23 | $2,900 | 2026 |
| Lexus TX | Gasoline | 23 | $3,550 | 2026 |
Compare and rank
Rankings: Standard SUVs, Gasoline, Genesis, Gasoline standard SUVs.
Data: US EPA and DOE, as prepared in methods and data.