Against 456 other V6 cars rated 2009–2011, the Entourage beats their 20 mpg average by 1 mpg, about $91 a year. Averaged over the years each was sold, the most economical engine since 2007, the 3.5L 6-cyl (2011), does 21 mpg and the thirstiest, the 3.8L 6-cyl (2007–2010), 18.3: $269 a year apart.
Every Hyundai Entourage engine, compared
Yearly cost assumes 12,000 miles at $3.20 a gallon.
| Engine | Combined | City / Highway | Years | Fuel per year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3.5L 6-cyl | 18 / 24 | 2011–2011 | $1,829 | |
| 3.8L 6-cyl | 16.3 / 23 | 2007–2010 | $2,098 |
What that actually costs
Against its rivals in the same model years, the Nissan Quest gets 21 mpg, next to 21 mpg for the 2011 Entourage.
| Measure | Value |
|---|---|
| Cost per mile (2011) | $0.152 |
| Fuel per year | $1,829 |
| Fuel over five years | $9,145 |
| Against other V6 cars, 2009–2011 | −$91 a year |
| EPA's own estimate | $3,320 a year |
City or highway — who is this car for
The 2011 Hyundai Entourage gives up 6 mpg in town: 24 on the highway against 18 in the city, $533 a year if every mile were city driving.
| Measure | Value | Reading |
|---|---|---|
| City (2011) | 18 mpg | $2,133 a year if you only drive in town |
| Highway | 24 mpg | $1,600 a year if you mostly commute |
| Gap | +6 mpg (33%) | Wide — this car dislikes traffic |
How the Entourage changed over the years
The Entourage peaked in 2011 at 21 mpg (18 city, 24 highway) and was at its thirstiest in 2009 at 18 — 3 mpg apart, or $304 a year in fuel between buying one year and the other. The 2011 model gains 2 mpg against 19 for the 2010.
| Model year | Combined | City / Highway | Engines offered | Fuel per year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2011 | 18 / 24 | 1 | $1,829 | |
| 2010 | 17 / 23 | 1 | $2,021 | |
| 2009 | 16 / 23 | 1 | $2,133 | |
| 2008 | 16 / 23 | 1 | $2,133 | |
| 2007 | 16 / 23 | 1 | $2,133 |
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How we count
This page rests on 5 EPA ratings of the Hyundai Entourage — 2 engines across 2007–2011. The mileage is EPA's laboratory figure, unchanged; the yearly bill is ours, at 12,000 miles and $3.20 a gallon, against EPA's own estimate of $3,320. Full method.
Frequently asked questions
What mpg does the 2011 Hyundai Entourage get?
21 mpg combined, 18 city and 24 highway, per EPA. Across every year since 2007 the Entourage has averaged 18.8 mpg.
Is the 2011 Entourage more efficient than the 2010?
Yes: 21 against 19 mpg combined, about $192 a year less to run.
Which Entourage year has the best gas mileage?
The 2011, at 21 mpg combined (18 city, 24 highway), which is also the latest model year we hold.
Does the Entourage get better gas mileage than the Nissan Quest?
About the same: 21 mpg for the 2011 Entourage against 21 for the 2012 Nissan Quest.
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