Genesis G80 vs Lucid Air

The Lucid Air is the more efficient of the two: it reaches 146 mpg combined versus 97 mpg for the Genesis G80, a 49 mpg advantage and costs about $250 less per year to fuel.

Across 4 measured categories, the Lucid Air leads in 4. Figures are EPA test data, not manufacturer claims.

2017–2027

Genesis G80

Large Cars · 43 configurations

97mpg combined (best)
All Genesis G80 specs

2022–2026

Lucid Air

Large Cars · 41 configurations

146mpg combined (best)
All Lucid Air specs

Head-to-head specifications

MetricGenesis G80Lucid Air
Best combined MPG97 mpg146 mpg
Best city MPG105 mpg149 mpg
Best highway MPG93 mpg142 mpg
Lowest annual fuel costEPA estimate at 15,000 miles per year$750$500
Lowest CO2 output345 g/miNot available
Engines offeredSIDI & PFI, SIDINot available
TransmissionsAutomatic (S8), Automatic (A1)Automatic (A1)
DrivetrainsAll-Wheel Drive, Rear-Wheel DriveAll-Wheel Drive, Rear-Wheel Drive
Fuel typesPremium, Electricity, RegularElectricity
EPA classLarge CarsLarge Cars
Years covered2017–20272022–2026
Configurations on record4341

Source: EPA fuel economy records via fueleconomy.gov. Best-case values across all recorded configurations for each model.

G80 vs Air: common questions

Which is better on gas, the Genesis G80 or the Lucid Air?

The Lucid Air is the more efficient of the two: it reaches 146 mpg combined versus 97 mpg for the Genesis G80, a 49 mpg advantage and costs about $250 less per year to fuel.

Which costs less to run per year?

By EPA estimates at 15,000 miles a year, the Lucid Air runs about $500 a year in fuel at its most efficient configuration, versus about $750 for the Genesis G80 — a difference of roughly $250 per year.

What engines do the G80 and Air offer?

Genesis G80: SIDI & PFI, SIDI. Lucid Air: no engine data on record.

Are they in the same vehicle class?

Yes — the EPA classifies both the Genesis G80 and the Lucid Air as Large Cars, so they compete directly.

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