Genesis · model year 2020
2020 Genesis G80 RWD
Large · Rear-Wheel Drive · Gas · EPA class: Large Cars
Where it places
The CarCody take
The 2020 Genesis G80 RWD is a large gasoline car with rear-wheel drive and a 3.3-liter turbocharged six-cylinder. Its EPA combined rating is 20 MPG, with 17 MPG city and 25 MPG highway. The EPA annual fuel-cost estimate is $4,100, and tailpipe emissions are 442 grams of CO2 per mile.
Good to know
- Rear-wheel drive in a large car
- 3.3-liter turbocharged six-cylinder engine
- 25 MPG highway rating
- Automatic S8 transmission
Watch for
- 17 MPG city rating
- $4,100 estimated annual fuel cost
- 442 grams of CO2 per mile
- Gasoline fuel type
Who it suits. Drivers wanting a large rear-wheel-drive car Mostly highway driving Shoppers comfortable with higher fuel costs
The 2020 Genesis G80 RWD makes sense for someone who wants a large rear-drive car with a turbocharged six-cylinder and automatic transmission. Plan around 20 MPG overall, with better results on highways than in city traffic. The EPA fuel-cost estimate is $4,100 per year, so fuel spending is a central part of ownership. Its 442-gram-per-mile tailpipe CO2 figure also reflects that gasoline use.
What it is
The 2020 Genesis G80 RWD is a large car from Genesis. It uses gasoline, rear-wheel drive, and a 3.3-liter turbocharged six-cylinder engine paired with an automatic S8 transmission. See other Genesis cars.
Its defining EPA figure is 20 combined MPG. In simple terms, the G80 is rated to travel about 20 miles on a gallon across its combined driving cycle.
The numbers
EPA ratings are 17 MPG in city driving and 25 MPG on the highway. The 8-MPG gap shows where this car uses more fuel: stop-and-go city travel.
Tailpipe CO2 is 442 grams per mile. The vehicle is classified as a large car.
What it costs to run
The EPA annual fuel-cost estimate is $4,100. That figure puts the G80's running cost in clear dollar terms for a typical year of driving under the EPA estimate.
How it compares
The available figures identify this G80 at 20 combined MPG, 17 city, and 25 highway. No other model's EPA numbers are provided here, so a direct side-by-side result cannot be stated.
Who it suits
This G80 suits a driver seeking a large gasoline car with rear-wheel drive and a turbocharged six-cylinder engine. Its 25-MPG highway rating matters more to drivers who spend much of their time on open roads.
Trade-offs
The highway rating is 25 MPG, but city driving falls to 17 MPG. The $4,100 annual fuel estimate and 442 grams of CO2 per mile are the costs that come with this gasoline powertrain.
Rear-wheel drive and the large-car class define its layout, while the automatic transmission keeps the drivetrain specification straightforward.
Verdict
Choose the 2020 Genesis G80 RWD if a large car, rear-wheel drive, and six-cylinder turbo power fit your priorities. Its fuel budget is substantial, especially for mostly urban driving, and its highway economy is notably higher than its city figure. The EPA numbers give a clear ownership picture: 20 MPG combined, $4,100 in yearly fuel cost, and 442 grams of CO2 per mile.
Every figure on record
- Combined MPG
- 20 MPG
- City MPG
- 17 MPG
- Highway MPG
- 25 MPG
- Annual fuel cost
- $4,100
- Tailpipe CO₂
- 442 g per mile
- Model year
- 2020
- Body
- Car
- EPA size class
- Large Cars
- Drive
- Rear-Wheel Drive
- Engine
- 3.3 L 6-cyl turbo
- Transmission
- Automatic (S8)
- Fuel
- Gasoline
Questions
What is the 2020 Genesis G80 RWD's combined MPG?
The EPA combined rating is 20 MPG.
What are its city and highway MPG ratings?
It is rated at 17 MPG in the city and 25 MPG on the highway.
How much fuel cost does the EPA estimate each year?
The EPA annual fuel-cost estimate is $4,100.
What engine does the G80 RWD use?
It has a 3.3-liter turbocharged six-cylinder gasoline engine.
Does this G80 have rear-wheel drive?
Yes. The listed drive type is rear-wheel drive.
What transmission is fitted?
The transmission is an automatic S8.
How much tailpipe CO2 does it emit?
Tailpipe emissions are listed at 442 grams of CO2 per mile.
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