Hyundai Azera
23 MPG The 2017 Hyundai Azera is EPA-rated at 23 MPG combined (20 city / 28 highway). Over 15,000 miles a year that is about 652 gallons, $2087 a year in fuel, or $0.139 per mile at $3.20/gal.
Across its full 2006–2017 run it averages 21.8 MPG, improving by 3 MPG over 12 model years.
Running cost at different fuel prices and mileages
The figure everyone actually wants, and the one the EPA does not publish — because it depends on a fuel price no agency will commit to.
| Fuel price | Per mile | 10,000 mi/yr | 15,000 mi/yr | 20,000 mi/yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| $2.50/gal | $0.109 | $1087 | $1630 | $2174 |
| $3.00/gal | $0.130 | $1304 | $1957 | $2609 |
| $3.20/gal | $0.139 | $1391 | $2087 | $2783 |
| $3.50/gal | $0.152 | $1522 | $2283 | $3043 |
| $4.00/gal | $0.174 | $1739 | $2609 | $3478 |
| $4.50/gal | $0.196 | $1957 | $2935 | $3913 |
| $5.00/gal | $0.217 | $2174 | $3261 | $4348 |
Every model year
| Year | Combined | City | Highway | EPA fuel cost/yr | CO₂ g/mi | Trims |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2017 | 23 MPG | 20 | 28 | $2700 | 391 | 1 |
| 2016 | 23 MPG | 20 | 28 | $2700 | 391 | 1 |
| 2015 | 23 MPG | 20 | 28 | $2700 | 391 | 1 |
| 2014 | 23 MPG | 19 | 28 | $2700 | 393 | 1 |
| 2013 | 23 MPG | 20 | 29 | $2700 | 389 | 1 |
| 2012 | 23 MPG | 20 | 28 | $2700 | 386 | 1 |
| 2011 | 22 MPG | 19.5 | 27 | $2850 | 404 | 2 |
| 2010 | 20.5 MPG | 17.5 | 26 | $3025 | 434 | 2 |
| 2009 | 20.5 MPG | 17.5 | 26 | $3025 | 434 | 2 |
| 2008 | 20.5 MPG | 17.5 | 26 | $3025 | 434 | 2 |
| 2007 | 20 MPG | 17 | 26 | $3100 | 444 | 1 |
| 2006 | 20 MPG | 17 | 26 | $3100 | 444 | 1 |
Where a model year offered several engines or drivetrains, the figure is the average across all EPA-tested trims that year — the trim count is shown so you can see how much averaging is involved.
How it compares in its class
Among the 149 large cars models tracked here, the Hyundai Azera ranks 22 on current figures, against a class average of 21.5 MPG.
Closest more-efficient alternatives in the same class: BMW 740i (25), Toyota Avalon (25), Volkswagen Arteon 4motion (25), Genesis G80 RWD (26), Kia Forte 5 (26.7).
Tailpipe CO₂ is rated at 391 grams per mile, which works out to roughly 5.9 tonnes a year at 15,000 miles.
Questions
What MPG does the Hyundai Azera get?
The 2017 Hyundai Azera is rated at 23 MPG combined by the EPA — 20 city and 28 highway. Across all 12 model years in the database it averages 21.8 MPG, ranging from 20 to 23 depending on year and trim.
How much does a Hyundai Azera cost in fuel per year?
At 23 MPG and 15,000 miles a year, it burns about 652 gallons — roughly $2087 a year with fuel at $3.20 a gallon, or $0.139 per mile. The EPA's own published annual figure for the 2017 model is $2700.
Has the Hyundai Azera become more efficient over time?
Yes. It has gone from 20 MPG in 2006 to 23 in 2017 — an improvement of 3 MPG, or 15% across 12 model years.
Is the Hyundai Azera efficient for its class?
It ranks 22 of 149 in the Large Cars class on current figures, against a class average of 21.5 MPG. That is 1.5 better than typical for the class.
EPA test figures from fueleconomy.gov. Cost per mile and annual fuel spend are computed at a reference price of $3.20 per gallon — use your own price. Estimates based on official test figures and average fuel prices. Real-world consumption varies with driving style, load, terrain and maintenance.