Hyundai Entourage

Hyundai Entourage: Which Version to Buy and Why

The Hyundai Entourage catalogue data presents a straightforward buying decision: the model has one generation, one Minivan body type and one version, the 3.8 AT, produced from 2006 to 2009. There are therefore no alternative generations, engines, gearboxes or drivetrains to compare.

The Hyundai Entourage catalogue data presents a straightforward buying decision: the model has one generation, one Minivan body type and one version, the 3.8 AT, produced from 2006 to 2009. There are therefore no alternative generations, engines, gearboxes or drivetrains to compare. Choosing an Entourage from this dataset means deciding whether its single specification—245 hp, 365 Nm, Gasoline engine, Automatic gearbox and FWD—matches your needs.

Hyundai Entourage generations compared

The 1 generation ran from 2006 to 2009 and was offered as a Minivan. It contains one listed version, 3.8 AT. Because the data includes no other generation or restyling, there is no newer or older Entourage specification to weigh against it. It also records no change in engine output, transmission or drive system during the production period.

For a buyer, that makes the generation question simple: every choice in this catalogue belongs to the same 2006–2009 generation. The available data does not identify any year-specific technical differences, so the production year alone cannot be used here to claim a performance or equipment advantage.

Hyundai Entourage 3.8 AT engine and specs

The 3.8 AT uses a front, transverse engine with Distributed injection (multi-point). It has 4 valves per cylinder, a compression ratio of 10.4 and a bore-and-stroke measurement of 96 × 87. Maximum power is 245 hp at 6000 rpm, while maximum torque is 365 Nm at 3435 rpm. The engine is naturally aspirated according to the recorded boost value of No.

Calculated from the supplied figures, the 3,778 cc engine produces approximately 64.8 hp per litre. Torque output is approximately 96.6 Nm per litre. These ratios do not create a comparison with another Entourage version—the catalogue contains none—but they describe exactly what the sole powertrain delivers relative to its displacement.

Hyundai Entourage performance, mpg and economy

The 3.8 AT accelerates from 0 to 100 km/h in 10 seconds and has a maximum speed of 178 km/h. With no second version available, neither acceleration nor maximum speed can be improved by selecting a different Entourage engine or gearbox from this catalogue.

City fuel consumption is not measured. Highway fuel consumption is not measured, and combined fuel consumption is also not measured. CO2 emissions are not measured, while the environmental class is not measured. Consequently, the supplied data does not support an Entourage mpg estimate or a fuel-economy comparison.

The listed fuel is 92, and the fuel tank holds 80 litres. Driving range cannot be calculated because none of the required city, highway or combined consumption figures was measured.

Hyundai Entourage dimensions and weight

The 3.8 AT has a kerb weight of 1,995 kg and a gross weight of 2,700 kg. The arithmetic difference between those figures is 705 kg. This is the gap between the recorded kerb and gross weights, not a separate stated payload rating.

Ground clearance is 167 mm, and fuel-tank capacity is 80 litres. Wheel sizes are not measured. The catalogue data also does not provide exterior length, width, height or wheelbase measurements, so those dimensions are not measured and cannot be used to compare individual vehicles.

Relative to its output, the 3.8 AT carries approximately 8.14 kg of kerb weight per horsepower. Using gross weight instead gives approximately 11.02 kg per horsepower. Its kerb-weight torque ratio is approximately 5.47 kg per Nm. Since only one version is listed, these calculated values describe the sole Entourage specification rather than ranking it against another option.

Both the front and rear suspension are Independent, spring. The front and rear brakes are listed as Disc. There is no alternative suspension or brake specification in the supplied model data.

Hyundai Entourage problems and reliability data

Problems and reliability results are not measured in the supplied data. No failure rates, repair records, inspection findings or component-life figures are provided. It would therefore be inaccurate to label one production year more reliable than another or to identify a particular engine, gearbox or drivetrain problem from this dataset.

The mechanical specification does narrow the items a buyer needs to verify on an individual vehicle: every listed Entourage uses the same 3.8 AT combination with a Gasoline engine, 5-gear Automatic gearbox and FWD. However, the data contains no condition history, maintenance history or reliability evidence for any specific vehicle.

Which Hyundai Entourage version should you buy?

Choose the 3.8 AT if you want the Hyundai Entourage represented in this catalogue, because it is the only available version. It provides 245 hp and 365 Nm from 3,778 cc, uses a 5-gear Automatic gearbox and sends power through FWD. Its measured performance is 10 seconds from 0 to 100 km/h and a maximum speed of 178 km/h.

There is no higher-output engine, lower-output economy version, AWD alternative or different gearbox to recommend. Likewise, there is no second generation that adds measurable power, torque, performance or ground clearance. The available figures remain 245 hp, 365 Nm, 1,995 kg kerb weight, 167 mm ground clearance and an 80-litre tank.

The data also cannot show what extra money buys: no prices are provided, and there are no alternative versions whose additional equipment or performance could justify a premium. A buyer comparing two Entourage vehicles should therefore avoid paying more on the assumption that one has a better catalogue powertrain unless its exact specification is supported elsewhere. Within the supplied data, both the version choice and the generation choice resolve to the same answer: 3.8 AT from the 2006–2009 1 generation.