2016 Hyundai Genesis Specs: MPG, Gas Mileage, Engine Size & Dimensions
2016 Hyundai Genesis Specs at a Glance
The 2016 Hyundai Genesis gets 22 mpg combined on the 3.8L Rear-Wheel Drive configuration, weighs 4,687 lbs, measures 196.5 in long. Figures are per configuration, not a single official number — other trims rate as low as 18 mpg combined. Every figure below comes from EPA, NHTSA, or manufacturer published data — no estimates.
- Combined MPG
- 22 mpg (18 city / 28 hwy)
- Best configuration: 3.8L · Rear-Wheel Drive · Automatic (S8) · other 2016 trims rate 18–22 mpg combined
- Engine
- 3.8L 6-cyl
- 3.8L · Rear-Wheel Drive · Automatic (S8) · 2 powertrains offered
- Curb weight
- 4,687 lbs
- Heaviest recorded configuration: GENESIS 4DR SEDAN AWD 5.0 ULTIMATE
- Length
- 196.5 in · 74.8 in wide · 57.9 in tall
- Wheelbase
- 118.5 in
2016 Hyundai Genesis trims and MPG
| Trim | Engine | Trans | Drive | City | Hwy | Combined |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Auto (S8), 6 cyl, 3.8 L | 6 · 3.8L | Automatic (S8) | All-Wheel Drive | 16 | 25 | 19 |
| Auto (S8), 6 cyl, 3.8 L | 6 · 3.8L | Automatic (S8) | Rear-Wheel Drive | 18 | 28 | 22 |
| Auto (S8), 6 cyl, 3.8 L | 6 · 3.8L | Automatic (S8) | Rear-Wheel Drive | 16 | 25 | 19 |
| Auto (S8), 8 cyl, 5.0 L | 8 · 5.0L | Automatic (S8) | Rear-Wheel Drive | 15 | 23 | 18 |
| Man 6-spd, 6 cyl, 3.8 L | 6 · 3.8L | Manual 6-spd | Rear-Wheel Drive | 17 | 24 | 19 |
Detailed Specifications
MPG & Fuel Economy
MPG for every year and trim
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Engine Specs for every year and trim
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Fuel Cost for every year and trim
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Transmission for every year and trim
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Drivetrain for every year and trim
View details →Vehicle Class & EPA Size Category
Vehicle Class for every year and trim
View details →Maintenance Schedule & Service Intervals
Maintenance for every year and trim
View details →Dimensions & Size
Dimensions for every year and trim
View details →Curb Weight
Curb Weight for every year and trim
View details →Hyundai Genesis — All Years Overview
| Year | Trim | Engine | Trans | Drive | City | Hwy | Combined | Fuel |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | Auto (S8), 6 cyl, 3.8 L | 6 · 3.8L | Automatic (S8) | All-Wheel Drive | 16 | 25 | 19 | Regular Gasoline |
| 2016 | Auto (S8), 6 cyl, 3.8 L | 6 · 3.8L | Automatic (S8) | Rear-Wheel Drive | 18 | 28 | 22 | Regular Gasoline |
| 2016 | Auto (S8), 6 cyl, 3.8 L | 6 · 3.8L | Automatic (S8) | Rear-Wheel Drive | 16 | 25 | 19 | Premium Gasoline |
| 2016 | Auto (S8), 8 cyl, 5.0 L | 8 · 5.0L | Automatic (S8) | Rear-Wheel Drive | 15 | 23 | 18 | Premium Gasoline |
| 2016 | Man 6-spd, 6 cyl, 3.8 L | 6 · 3.8L | Manual 6-spd | Rear-Wheel Drive | 17 | 24 | 19 | Premium Gasoline |
| 2015 | Auto (S8), 6 cyl, 3.8 L | 6 · 3.8L | Automatic (S8) | Rear-Wheel Drive | 16 | 25 | 19 | Premium Gasoline |
| 2015 | Auto 8-spd, 6 cyl, 3.8 L | 6 · 3.8L | Automatic 8-spd | Rear-Wheel Drive | 18 | 28 | 22 | Regular Gasoline |
| 2015 | Auto 8-spd, 6 cyl, 3.8 L | 6 · 3.8L | Automatic 8-spd | All-Wheel Drive | 16 | 25 | 19 | Regular Gasoline |
| 2015 | Auto 8-spd, 8 cyl, 5.0 L | 8 · 5.0L | Automatic 8-spd | Rear-Wheel Drive | 15 | 23 | 18 | Premium Gasoline |
| 2015 | Man 6-spd, 6 cyl, 3.8 L | 6 · 3.8L | Manual 6-spd | Rear-Wheel Drive | 16 | 24 | 19 | Premium Gasoline |
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Hyundai Genesis — Frequently Asked Questions
What is the fuel economy of the 2016 Hyundai Genesis?
The Hyundai Genesis is EPA-rated at up to 22 MPG combined (18 city / 28 highway).
What engine does the 2016 Hyundai Genesis have?
The Hyundai Genesis uses a 3.8L 6-cylinder engine paired with an Automatic transmission.
What years of the Hyundai Genesis are covered here?
This page documents 10 verified Hyundai Genesis configurations across model years 2015–2016.
Which model year of the Hyundai Genesis is the most fuel efficient?
Every documented Hyundai Genesis model year lands on the same 22 MPG combined peak, so fuel economy is not a reason to prefer one year over another.
How many engine options does the Hyundai Genesis have?
The records list 2 distinct displacements for the Hyundai Genesis — 3.8L, 5L — which is why combined MPG varies between trims of the same year.
Is the 2016 Hyundai Genesis front-wheel drive or all-wheel drive?
The Hyundai Genesis appears in 2 drivetrain layouts across the years documented here — All-Wheel Drive, Rear-Wheel Drive — with the latest 2016 record on All-Wheel Drive.