2020 Hyundai Palisade MPG and Fuel Cost

The 2020 Hyundai Palisade is rated 21 to 22 mpg combined across 2 EPA-tested gas versions; the best is the 3.8L 6-cyl · FWD · 8-speed automatic.

EPA fuel economy

2020 Hyundai Palisade · 2 EPA-tested versions

Best EPA rating

22MPG combined

19 city 26 highway

$2,850 a year to fuel

Fuel economy score4/10

3.8L 6-cyl · FWD · 8-speed automatic

Best version costs $3,250 more in fuel over 5 years vs the average new vehicle (EPA)

Fuel cost: 15,000 miles a year at EPA's $4.00 a gallon (regular gas).

Data: US EPA, fueleconomy.govUpdated Nov 12, 2026

At EPA's price assumptions, fuel costs $2,850 to $2,950 a year.

More complaints than a typical Palisade year

The 2020 drew 213 owner complaints in its first three years, against about 188 for a typical Palisade year.

No Palisade year stands out enough to avoid. Based on owner complaints, not adjusted for sales.

Every Palisade year ranked The 2020 Palisade's recalls and problems

Every 2020 Palisade version

EPA's ratings for each version it tested. Fuel cost is EPA's estimate for 15,000 miles a year at its current prices.

Version	Combined	City / Hwy	Fuel / year
3.8L 6-cyl · FWD · 8-speed automatic Best EPA listing: Palisade FWD	22 mpg	19 / 26	$2,850
3.8L 6-cyl · AWD · 8-speed automatic EPA listing: Palisade AWD	21 mpg	19 / 24	$2,950

Fuel cost at your prices

EPA's annual cost uses 15,000 miles a year, 55% city driving and its current prices: $4.00 a gallon for regular gas. Change the numbers to match your driving.

Version	Per year	Per month	5 years
3.8L 6-cyl · FWD · 8-speed automatic	$2,727	$227	$13,636
3.8L 6-cyl · AWD · 8-speed automatic	$2,857	$238	$14,286

At the default settings the results match EPA's annual cost before EPA rounds it to the nearest $50.

Hyundai Palisade MPG by model year

The best-rated version in each model year; the highlighted year is this page. Gas: 21 to 22 mpg (every year from 2020 to 2026); highest in 2020. Hybrid: 34 mpg (2026).

Best gas version
Best hybrid version

2020: gas 22 mpg · hybrid not offered

Show as a table

Hyundai Palisade best combined mpg by model year
Model year	Best gas version	Best hybrid version
2020	22	–
2021	22	–
2022	22	–
2023	22	–
2024	22	–
2025	22	–
2026	21	34

Every Palisade year's ratings in one table

How the 2020 Palisade compares

2020 midsize SUVs covered on this site, ranked by their best combined rating. Fuel cost is for each model's cheapest version to run, at EPA's prices.

2020 model	Best combined	Best gas	Fuel / year
Toyota Highlander Best: hybrid	36 mpg	24 mpg	$1,750
Lexus RX Best: hybrid	30 mpg	23 mpg	$2,600
Ford Explorer Best: hybrid	28 mpg	24 mpg	$2,200
Hyundai Santa Fe Best: gas	25 mpg	25 mpg	$2,500
Kia Sorento Best: gas	25 mpg	25 mpg	$2,500
Ford Edge Best: gas	24 mpg	24 mpg	$2,600
Chevrolet Blazer Best: gas	24 mpg	24 mpg	$2,600
Mazda CX-9 Best: gas	24 mpg	24 mpg	$2,600
GMC Acadia Best: gas	24 mpg	24 mpg	$2,600
Kia Telluride Best: gas	23 mpg	23 mpg	$2,700
Honda Pilot Best: gas	23 mpg	23 mpg	$2,700
Nissan Pathfinder Best: gas	23 mpg	23 mpg	$2,700
Subaru Ascent Best: gas	23 mpg	23 mpg	$2,700
Nissan Murano Best: gas	23 mpg	23 mpg	$2,700
Hyundai Palisade This page Best: gas	22 mpg	22 mpg	$2,850
Honda Passport Best: gas	22 mpg	22 mpg	$2,850
Volkswagen Atlas Best: gas	22 mpg	22 mpg	$2,850
Jeep Grand Cherokee Best: gas	21 mpg	21 mpg	$2,950
Chevrolet Traverse Best: gas	21 mpg	21 mpg	$2,950
Dodge Durango Best: gas	21 mpg	21 mpg	$2,950
Buick Enclave Best: gas	21 mpg	21 mpg	$2,950

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2020 Palisade recalls and complaints

NHTSA lists 5 safety recalls and 543 owner complaints for the 2020 Palisade.

Owners most often describe a cracked windshield (91 complaints, 17%), then excessive oil consumption (80). NHTSA's overall crash rating: 5 stars.

See the 2020 Palisade recalls and problems

Questions

Does AWD lower the 2020 Hyundai Palisade's gas mileage?

Yes. On versions that differ only in drive, AWD lowers the combined rating by 1 mpg: the 3.8L 6-cyl gets 22 mpg combined with front-wheel drive and 21 with AWD.

Does the 2020 Hyundai Palisade need premium gas?

No. EPA lists every 2020 Hyundai Palisade version on regular gasoline.

Sources and method

US EPA and Department of Energy fuel economy data (fueleconomy.gov), file dated Nov 4, 2026.
EPA fuel price assumptions: regular $4.00, midgrade $4.61, premium $5.01, diesel $6.13 a gallon; electricity $0.15 per kWh.
Recall and complaint counts: NHTSA recall file dated Nov 12, 2026 and complaint file dated Nov 11, 2026.

Ratings are EPA estimates. Real-world mileage depends on how, where and in what weather you drive. How we build these pages. Spotted an error? Tell us.