Genesis G80 vs Toyota Mirai: Specs Compared

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The Genesis G80 is the more efficient of the two: it reaches 97 mpg combined versus 74 mpg for the Toyota Mirai, a 23 mpg advantage.

Across 3 measured categories, the Genesis G80 leads in 3. Figures are EPA test data, not manufacturer claims.

2017–2027

Genesis G80

Large Cars · 43 configurations

97mpg combined (best)
All Genesis G80 specs

2016–2026

Toyota Mirai

Compact Cars · 17 configurations

74mpg combined (best)
All Toyota Mirai specs

Head-to-head specifications

MetricGenesis G80Toyota Mirai
Best combined MPG97 mpg ✓74 mpg
Best city MPG105 mpg ✓76 mpg
Best highway MPG93 mpg ✓71 mpg
Lowest annual fuel costEPA estimate at 15,000 miles per year$750Not available
Lowest CO2 output345 g/miNot available
Engines offeredSIDI & PFI, SIDIPEFC
TransmissionsAutomatic (S8), Automatic (A1)Automatic (variable gear ratios)
DrivetrainsAll-Wheel Drive, Rear-Wheel DriveRear-Wheel Drive, Front-Wheel Drive
Fuel typesPremium, Electricity, RegularHydrogen
EPA classLarge CarsCompact Cars
Years covered2017–20272016–2026
Configurations on record4317

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

Genesis G80 vs Toyota Mirai dimensions and size

The Genesis G80 is 0.8 inches longer than the Toyota Mirai on a wheelbase 3.5 inches longer, and 39.7 lbs heavier. Both clear the roughly 200 inches of usable length in a standard single garage bay.

Genesis G80 versus Toyota Mirai exterior dimensions
DimensionGenesis G80 (2026)Toyota Mirai (2026)Difference
Length196.5 in195.7 in0.8 in
Width (excl. mirrors)75.6 in74 in1.6 in
Height57.9 in57.9 inidentical
Wheelbase118.5 in115 in3.5 in
Curb weight4,295 lbs4,255 lbs40 lbs

Width excludes mirrors; add 8–12 inches for mirrors out. Figures are for the newest model year on record for each vehicle. See both drawn to scale.

Genesis G80 vs Toyota Mirai: what the numbers mean

City and highway economy: the Genesis G80 leads in both cycles — 105 mpg city and 93 mpg highway against 76 and 71 mpg — so its fuel-efficiency advantage holds whether you commute in traffic or cover long highway miles.

Powertrain choice: the Genesis G80 is recorded with 2 distinct engine configurations (SIDI & PFI, SIDI), the Toyota Mirai with 1 (PEFC). Across 43 recorded Genesis G80 configurations and 17 for the Toyota Mirai, the wider the engine spread the more the real-world fuel efficiency depends on which version you actually buy, so check the specific model year and drivetrain rather than the headline number.

Drivetrain and class: the Genesis G80 is offered with All-Wheel Drive, Rear-Wheel Drive, the Toyota Mirai with Rear-Wheel Drive, Front-Wheel Drive. All-wheel drive typically costs one to two mpg combined against the same vehicle in front- or rear-wheel drive, which is worth remembering when the gap between these two is small. The EPA classes them as Large Cars and Compact Cars respectively — the class drives the interior volume, cargo space and passenger space each one is measured against.

G80 vs Mirai: common questions

Which is better on gas, the Genesis G80 or the Toyota Mirai?

The Genesis G80 is the more efficient of the two: it reaches 97 mpg combined versus 74 mpg for the Toyota Mirai, a 23 mpg advantage.

What engines do the G80 and Mirai offer?

Genesis G80: SIDI & PFI, SIDI. Toyota Mirai: PEFC.

Are they in the same vehicle class?

The EPA classifies the Genesis G80 as Large Cars and the Toyota Mirai as Compact Cars, so they aren't a like-for-like match on size.

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