Hyundai Genesis vs. Jeep Cherokee MPG

Chart is based on 133 fuel economy reports for the Hyundai Genesis and 25 fuel economy reports for the Jeep Cherokee.

Hyundai Genesis MPG

Year	Body/Powertrain	flat, hilly, or mountainousLand	driving style: very light to "lead foot"Foot	A/C use: none to heavyA/C	constant stop and goTraf %	many stops per mileCity %	stop every mile or twoSub %	fairly steady speedHwy %	Hwy Spd	MPG
2015	4dr Sedan 420-horsepower 5.0L V8 8-speed shiftable automatic RWD	hills	med	none	3	3	0	95	73	29.7
2015	4dr Sedan 311-horsepower 3.8L V6 8-speed shiftable automatic RWD	flat	med	light	9	37	28	27	79	19.8
2015	4dr Sedan 311-horsepower 3.8L V6 8-speed shiftable automatic AWD	flat	med	light	0	12	8	80	70	31.1
2012	4dr Sedan 429-horsepower 5.0L V8 8-speed shiftable automatic RWD	flat	light	light	1	10	4	84	74	25.7
2012	4dr Sedan 333-horsepower 3.8L V6 8-speed shiftable automatic RWD	flat	light	light	2	5	33	61	73	26.4
2011	4dr Sedan 290-horsepower 3.8L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic RWD	flat	light	light	8	6	31	55	76	23.0
2010	4dr Sedan 375-horsepower 4.6L V8 6-speed shiftable automatic RWD	flat	med	hvy	5	9	22	64	70	23.1
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2010	4dr Sedan 290-horsepower 3.8L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic RWD	flat	med	hvy	4	16	39	42	77	21.3
2009	4dr Sedan 375-horsepower 4.6L V8 6-speed shiftable automatic RWD	flat	med	light	11	21	34	34	73	21.0
2009	4dr Sedan 290-horsepower 3.8L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic RWD	flat	med	light	9	19	22	51	79	23.2

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Year	Body/Powertrain	flat, hilly, or mountainousLand	driving style: very light to "lead foot"Foot	A/C use: none to heavyA/C	constant stop and goTraf %	many stops per mileCity %	stop every mile or twoSub %	fairly steady speedHwy %	Hwy Spd	MPG
2016	4dr SUV 271-horsepower 3.2L V6 9-speed shiftable automatic AWD w/low range	flat	med	none	10	40	15	35	100	20.8
2016	4dr SUV 271-horsepower 3.2L V6 9-speed shiftable automatic AWD	flat	light	none	5	10	10	75	65	25.4
2015	4dr SUV 271-horsepower 3.2L V6 9-speed shiftable automatic AWD w/low range	hills	med	none	0	8	30	63	65	23.9
2014	4dr SUV 271-horsepower 3.2L V6 9-speed shiftable automatic AWD w/low range	flat	med	none	0	0	30	70	75	19.8
2014	4dr SUV 271-horsepower 3.2L V6 9-speed shiftable automatic AWD	flat	light	light	0	10	15	75	55	29.0
2001	4dr SUV 190-horsepower 4.0L I6 4-speed automatic 4WD, part-time w/low range	flat	light	none	20	20	10	50	100	13.8
2000	4dr SUV 190-horsepower 4.0L I6 4-speed automatic RWD	flat	med	light	0	75	15	10	65	16.0
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2000	4dr SUV 190-horsepower 4.0L I6 4-speed automatic 4WD, part-time w/low range	flat	med	light	18	28	10	45	65	16.0

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Hyundai Genesis Real Gas Mileage: Cons
Year	Comment
2009	While competitors have been switching to relatively small turbocharged engines, the Genesis continues to rely on larger normally aspirated ones. Even the base car's 3.8-liter V6 is nearly twice the size of the Audi's turbocharged 2.0-liter four-cylinder engine. Also, Hyundai doesn't yet offer automatic stop/start. The most significant impact: the Genesis gets much worse fuel economy. With two-wheel drive, the A6 2.0T scored 24 mpg city, 35 mpg highway in the EPA's tests, the Genesis 3.8 only 18/29. Add all-wheel drive, and the Audi's ratings fall to 22/32, the Hyundai's to 16/25, not good. Hyundai has developed a new turbocharged 3.3-liter V6 to replace the 3.8, but it isn't clear how soon this new, more efficient and more powerful engine will be available in the Genesis G80. It won't be available when the car arrives this summer, so most likely the 2018 model year. According to the trip computer, my real-world fuel economy was well above the EPA figures. Only when I drove the Genesis fairly aggressively did the trip computer average fall below 20 mpg. On my usual suburban route it averaged around 23 mpg, and on a 70-mph highway it averaged about 30 mpg. The former was still a few mpg short of the Audi, but the latter was at least as good. If the trip computer is accurate, the fuel economy of the Genesis isn't nearly as dismal as the EPA ratings indicate. see full Hyundai Genesis review

Hyundai Genesis Real Gas Mileage: Pros
Year	Body/Powertrain	Comment
2012	4dr Sedan 333-horsepower 3.8L V6 8-speed shiftable automatic RWD	This is my second Genesis. First one was a 2010 4.6L and this has the 6 cyl and it is nearly as quick but gets better fuel mileage. I get in the high 20's on the highway. Used to get 25 to 27 in the 8cyl. This 2012 has an 8 speed transmission compared to the 2010's 7 speed. see full Hyundai Genesis review
2010	4dr Sedan 375-horsepower 4.6L V8 6-speed shiftable automatic RWD	about average for a V8, nothing special see full Hyundai Genesis review

Hyundai Genesis Real Gas Mileage: Cons
Year	Body/Powertrain	Comment
2010	4dr Sedan 375-horsepower 4.6L V8 6-speed shiftable automatic RWD	I would like the economy to be higher... 20-28 range see full Hyundai Genesis review
2009	4dr Sedan 290-horsepower 3.8L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic RWD	With all the added technology, I would have expected better mileage. I average slightly less than 20 MPH and that is the same as an older heavier STS without the latest and greatest engine management features. see full Hyundai Genesis review
2009	4dr Sedan 375-horsepower 4.6L V8 6-speed shiftable automatic RWD	Others say they are getting the 18 to 24 MPG claimed. I find that when I do 80% "suburban driving" (strip malls, lights, in/out of car, etc), I get 16 at best. When I am doing 80 on the highway w/ cruise control, I get 23-26. see full Hyundai Genesis review

Jeep Cherokee Real Gas Mileage: Pros
Year	Body/Powertrain	Comment
2014	4dr SUV 271-horsepower 3.2L V6 9-speed shiftable automatic AWD	For being a vehicle that weighs over 4,000 pounds it is hard to complain about the as mileage. I do mostly highway driving or driving on back roads with 45-55 MPH speed limits. When I drive aggressively I get approximately 25-26 MPG. Under my normal driving conditons I have calculated just shy of 30 MPG. This is without the vehicle being entirely broken in yet, so the mileage may even still increase over the next few months. Sport mode will decrease the mileage, as it changes the shift points and holds lower gears longer. More fun at the expense of more gas used. No real suprise there. If you do a lot of city driving and are worried about gas then I do not recommend the Cherokee. With first and second gear being so tall, this thing uses a lot of gas in stop and go driving. Any decent amount of highway driving balances this out though. see full Jeep Cherokee review

Jeep Cherokee Real Gas Mileage: Cons
Year	Body/Powertrain	Comment
2017	4dr SUV 184-horsepower 2.4L I4 9-speed shiftable automatic FWD	There are better cars out there if fuel economy is important to you. Cherokee for sure is not top of the class here. see full Jeep Cherokee review
2014	4dr SUV 271-horsepower 3.2L V6 9-speed shiftable automatic AWD w/low range	The 3.2 V6 doesn't boast the best fuel economy for a vehicle that is relatively light and very aerodynamic. see full Jeep Cherokee review