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Hyundai Genesis Coupe

Hyundai Genesis Coupe
Photo: IFCAR / Wikimedia Commons · Public domain

The official data lists 44 versions of the Hyundai Genesis Coupe (2010–2016), in the European Union, the United States, and Canada. Each market publishes its own figures, measured on its own test procedure.

At a glance

Years in the data
2010–2016
Markets
European Union, United States, Canada
Engines
2.0 L to 3.8 L
Power
156 kW (212 PS) to 255 kW (347 PS)
Fuels
Petrol
Lowest consumption (United States)
9.8 L/100 km (EPA)
Lowest consumption (Canada)
9.8 L/100 km (5-cycle)
New registrations in the EU
3,740

What is the Hyundai Genesis Coupe?

The Genesis Coupe is a two-door, rear-wheel-drive sports car and Hyundai’s first rear-wheel-drive sports coupe. Its long bonnet and low roof give it a purposeful shape, while its place in the range set it apart from Hyundai’s everyday cars. It shares its basic platform with the Genesis saloon.

The coupe received a facelift during its run, with a wider grille, revised lights and updated styling. Its single generation, code BK, ran from 2010 to 2016 in the markets listed here.

Engines and power

The petrol range paired a turbocharged 2.0-litre four-cylinder with a 3.8-litre V6. Across EU versions, official power figures span 156 kW (212 PS) to 255 kW (347 PS), giving the coupe two distinct engine choices.

How economical is the Hyundai Genesis Coupe?

In the United States, the EPA’s best combined rating is 24 MPG, and the lowest listed consumption is 9.8 L/100 km. Canada’s five-cycle ratings also give a lowest listed figure of 9.8 L/100 km. These results use different procedures: EPA in the United States and the five-cycle test in Canada.

EU registration figures run from 2010 to 2014, with 3,740 cars registered. The leading listed version was the 3.8-litre petrol rated at 223 kW (303 PS), followed by the 2.0-litre petrol rated at 157 kW (213 PS).

Where was the Hyundai Genesis Coupe sold?

The Genesis Coupe appears in EU registration figures from 2010 to 2014 and in US EPA and Canadian NRCan figures from 2010 to 2016. It was sold as a Hyundai model.

Questions and answers

What engines were available in the Genesis Coupe?

The petrol range spanned 2.0 to 3.8 litres. EU power figures run from 156 kW (212 PS) to 255 kW (347 PS).

How many generations of Genesis Coupe were there?

One: the BK generation, which ran from 2010 to 2016 in the markets listed here.

What is its EPA combined fuel economy figure?

The best combined EPA rating is 24 MPG. The lowest listed US consumption is 9.8 L/100 km.

Genesis Coupe first generation (2010–2016)

Hyundai Genesis Coupe first generation
Photo: IFCAR / Wikimedia Commons · Public domain

Model codes: BK · Sold in: European Union, United States, and Canada · References: en.wikipedia.org

European Union 14 versions

New cars registered in the EU (plus Norway and Iceland), from the European Environment Agency. Figures on the NEDC procedure until 2020 and on WLTP from 2021; versions are grouped by engine and power, with their number of registrations.

Years and versionEnginePowerFuelCO₂EU registrations
20142.0 L202 kW (275 PS)Petrol221 g/km46
20143.8 L255 kW (347 PS)Petrol238 g/km44
20133.8 L255 kW (347 PS)Petrol237 g/km194
20132.0 L157 kW (213 PS)Petrol223 g/km156
20132.0 L202 kW (275 PS)Petrol222 g/km60
20133.8 L223 kW (303 PS)Petrol239 g/km54
20122.0 L157 kW (213 PS)Petrol221 g/km469
20123.8 L223 kW (303 PS)Petrol241 g/km376
2011–20122.0 L156 kW (212 PS)Petrol220 g/km58
20123.8 L255 kW (347 PS)Petrol239 g/km21
20113.8 L223 kW (303 PS)Petrol240 g/km1,164
20112.0 L157 kW (213 PS)Petrol219 g/km956
20103.8 L–Petrol241 g/km100
20102.0 L–Petrol220 g/km42

United States 16 versions

Model years sold in the USA, from the EPA and the Department of Energy (fueleconomy.gov). MPG on the EPA test; litres per 100 km = 235.215 ÷ MPG.

Years and versionEngineFuelGearboxDriveConsumption (combined)CO₂
2016SIDI3.8 LPetrol8-speed automaticRear-wheel drive19 MPG (12.4 L/100 km) EPA283 g/km
2016SIDI3.8 LPetrol6-speed manualRear-wheel drive19 MPG (12.4 L/100 km) EPA283 g/km
2014–2015SIDI3.8 LPetrol8-speed automaticRear-wheel drive19 MPG (12.4 L/100 km) EPA285 g/km
2014–2015SIDI3.8 LPetrol6-speed manualRear-wheel drive19 MPG (12.4 L/100 km) EPA286 g/km
20142.0 LPetrol8-speed automaticRear-wheel drive21 MPG (11.2 L/100 km) EPA265 g/km
20142.0 LPetrol6-speed manualRear-wheel drive22 MPG (10.7 L/100 km) EPA252 g/km
20132.0 LPetrol8-speed automaticRear-wheel drive21 MPG (11.2 L/100 km) EPA268 g/km
20132.0 LPetrol6-speed manualRear-wheel drive24 MPG (9.8 L/100 km) EPA233 g/km
2013SIDI3.8 LPetrol8-speed automaticRear-wheel drive19 MPG (12.4 L/100 km) EPA286 g/km
2013SIDI3.8 LPetrol6-speed manualRear-wheel drive21 MPG (11.2 L/100 km) EPA261 g/km
2010–20122.0 LPetrol6-speed manualRear-wheel drive24 MPG (9.8 L/100 km) EPA230 g/km
2011–20122.0 LPetrol5-speed automaticRear-wheel drive23 MPG (10.2 L/100 km) EPA240 g/km
2010–20123.8 LPetrol6-speed manualRear-wheel drive20 MPG (11.8 L/100 km) EPA276 g/km
2011–20123.8 LPetrol6-speed automaticRear-wheel drive20 MPG (11.8 L/100 km) EPA276 g/km
20102.0 LPetrol5-speed automaticRear-wheel drive23 MPG (10.2 L/100 km) EPA240 g/km
20103.8 LPetrol6-speed automaticRear-wheel drive21 MPG (11.2 L/100 km) EPA263 g/km

Canada 14 versions

Model years sold in Canada, from Natural Resources Canada fuel consumption ratings (5-cycle test).

Years and versionEngineFuelGearboxConsumption (combined)CO₂
2016Subcompact3.8 LPetrol8-speed automatic12.2 L/100 km 5-cycle284 g/km
2016Subcompact3.8 LPetrol6-speed manual12.1 L/100 km 5-cycle283 g/km
2015Subcompact3.8 LPetrol8-speed automatic12.3 L/100 km 5-cycle283 g/km
2015Subcompact3.8 LPetrol6-speed manual12.4 L/100 km 5-cycle285 g/km
2011–2013Subcompact2.0 LPetrol6-speed manual9.8 L/100 km 5-cycle225 g/km
2013Subcompact2.0 LPetrol8-speed automatic9.9 L/100 km 5-cycle228 g/km
2013Subcompact3.8 LPetrol8-speed automatic10.8 L/100 km 5-cycle248 g/km
2013Subcompact3.8 LPetrol6-speed manual11.0 L/100 km 5-cycle253 g/km
2011–2012Subcompact2.0 LPetrol5-speed automatic10.2 L/100 km 5-cycle235 g/km
2010–2012Subcompact3.8 LPetrol6-speed manual11.5 L/100 km 5-cycle265 g/km
2011–2012Subcompact3.8 LPetrol6-speed automatic11.5 L/100 km 5-cycle265 g/km
2010Subcompact2.0 LPetrol5-speed automatic10.0 L/100 km 5-cycle230 g/km
2010Subcompact2.0 LPetrol6-speed manual9.9 L/100 km 5-cycle228 g/km
2010Subcompact3.8 LPetrol6-speed automatic11.3 L/100 km 5-cycle260 g/km

Official figures are measured on standard test procedures and differ between markets. Your consumption depends on how, where and in what conditions you drive.