With 22 MPG combined, the 2024 Hyundai Palisade FWD with its 3.8L V6 is a reasonable choice for families who want space and comfort more than the best gas mileage. It’s not a hybrid, and it doesn’t try to be. The Palisade is for buyers who need three rows of seats, a large cargo area, and a smooth ride, and its fuel consumption shows those priorities.

City and highway performance

The EPA estimates the 2024 Hyundai Palisade FWD will get 19 MPG in the city and 26 MPG on the highway. The city number shows the strain on a large vehicle in stop-and-go traffic, with frequent acceleration. The highway number shows the benefits of the Palisade’s eight-speed automatic transmission, which lets the engine run at lower RPMs for longer, saving fuel. These numbers are from EPA tests, and your results will change depending on how and where you drive.

Annual fuel cost

The EPA says the annual fuel cost for the 2024 Hyundai Palisade FWD is $2,000. This is based on driving 15,000 miles a year, with 45% in the city and 55% on the highway, using national average fuel prices. This number gives a standard way to compare, but your costs may be higher or lower depending on your driving and local fuel prices. The price of regular fuel can change a lot by region, so plan your budget accordingly.

Real-world expectations

The EPA estimates are helpful, but real-world gas mileage is often different. Fast acceleration, using the air conditioning a lot, carrying heavy loads, and driving on hills can all lower MPG. Owners who want better fuel economy and drive carefully will probably see numbers closer to the EPA estimates. The Palisade’s trip computer and fuel consumption displays can give you feedback to watch your fuel use and make changes. Winter gasoline blends usually lower fuel economy a bit compared to summer blends.

How it compares

The 2024 Hyundai Palisade FWD’s fuel economy is similar to others in its class. The Toyota Highlander V6 FWD gets a little better, at 25 MPG combined. The Kia Telluride, which is built similarly to the Palisade, also gets 22 MPG combined. The Honda Pilot, in FWD, gets 22 MPG combined. For buyers who want the best fuel economy, hybrid options like the Toyota Highlander Hybrid (36 MPG combined) save a lot of money, but cost more to buy. For those who want a regular V6 engine and plenty of interior space, the Palisade is still a good pick. Compare PALISADE MPG across all years to understand how this model year fares comparatively.

Tips to maximize efficiency

Accelerating and braking gently is important for saving fuel in the Palisade. Don’t speed up quickly, and watch the traffic to avoid hard braking. Pressing the gas pedal smoothly helps the engine run more efficiently, especially in the city.

Keeping your tires inflated properly, as shown on the sticker on the door, is another easy way to improve fuel economy. Tires with low pressure increase rolling resistance, making the engine work harder and use more fuel. Check and change tire pressure to the right level regularly.

Remove extra weight from the Palisade. Carrying more cargo adds to the vehicle’s weight, requiring more energy to speed up and maintain speed. Take out anything you don’t need regularly to lower weight and improve MPG.

Plan your trips to avoid heavy traffic when you can. Stop-and-go traffic lowers fuel economy a lot. Think about different routes or travel times to reduce idling and low-speed driving. Using cruise control on the highway helps keep a steady speed, saving fuel. See all Hyundai fuel economy data.