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Bentley · model year 2026
2026 Bentley Bentayga
SUV · All-Wheel Drive · Gas · EPA class: Standard Sport Utility Vehicle 4WD
Where it places
- 04 Bentley cars
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Ordered by combined MPG #405 of 488 - 55 2026 cars and trucks
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The CarCody take
The 2026 Bentley Bentayga is a gasoline SUV with all-wheel drive, a 4.0-liter turbocharged eight-cylinder engine, and an automatic transmission. Its EPA rating is 16 MPG combined, with 14 MPG in city driving and 21 MPG on the highway. EPA estimates annual fuel cost at $5,150, with tailpipe emissions of 553 grams per mile.
Good to know
- All-wheel drive for the standard SUV body
- 4.0-liter turbocharged eight-cylinder engine
- 21 MPG highway rating exceeds its city figure
- Eight-speed automatic transmission
Watch for
- 16 MPG combined economy
- 14 MPG city rating
- $5,150 EPA annual fuel cost
- 553 grams of tailpipe CO2 per mile
Who it suits. Drivers wanting an all-wheel-drive SUV with a turbocharged V8 Owners who can budget for high annual gasoline costs Highway-heavy driving that can approach 21 MPG
The Bentayga is a gasoline-powered SUV for someone who specifically wants all-wheel drive and a turbocharged eight-cylinder engine. Its official fuel figures point to substantial ongoing fuel spending: 16 MPG combined and an EPA annual estimate of $5,150. Highway driving reaches 21 MPG, but city travel falls to 14 MPG. The 553 grams-per-mile tailpipe CO2 figure adds another clear ownership consideration. It makes sense for a buyer comfortable weighing those costs against the Bentayga's drivetrain and SUV format.
What it is
The 2026 Bentayga is a standard sport utility vehicle with four-wheel drive, listed as all-wheel drive, and gasoline power. It uses a 4.0-liter turbocharged eight-cylinder engine with an eight-speed automatic transmission. See more Bentley cars.
Its defining EPA figure is 16 MPG combined. The rating breaks down to 14 MPG in city driving and 21 MPG on the highway.
The numbers
The combined rating is 16 miles per gallon. City trips are rated at 14 MPG, while highway travel is rated at 21 MPG. That seven-MPG gap shows how much the driving mix affects fuel use.
What it costs to run
EPA lists annual fuel cost at $5,150. That is the estimated yearly gasoline expense tied to this vehicle's official fuel-economy figures.
Tailpipe emissions are rated at 553 grams of CO2 per mile.
How it compares
The Bentayga's 16 MPG combined rating gives a clear yardstick for side-by-side shopping. A vehicle rated above 16 MPG combined would use less fuel for the same distance, while one rated below 16 MPG would use more.
Its 21 MPG highway result is stronger than its 14 MPG city figure, so driving that is mostly highway will align more closely with the higher rating.
Who it suits
This SUV suits a buyer who wants all-wheel drive and accepts gasoline running costs in exchange for a large turbocharged eight-cylinder powertrain.
It also fits drivers whose travel includes enough highway miles to benefit from the 21 MPG highway rating, rather than relying mainly on the 14 MPG city figure.
Trade-offs
The Bentayga combines all-wheel drive, a 4.0-liter turbocharged V8, and an automatic transmission, but its combined economy is 16 MPG.
City use is rated at 14 MPG, and EPA annual fuel cost is $5,150. Tailpipe output is 553 grams of CO2 per mile.
Verdict
Choose the 2026 Bentayga if its SUV body, all-wheel-drive layout, and turbocharged eight-cylinder engine match your priorities. The running figures are straightforward: 16 MPG combined, with the lower 14 MPG city number and higher 21 MPG highway number. Budget for the EPA's $5,150 annual fuel estimate and note the 553-gram-per-mile tailpipe CO2 rating. Buyers focused on minimizing gasoline use should compare that combined figure closely with alternatives.
Every figure on record
- Combined MPG
- 16 MPG
- City MPG
- 14 MPG
- Highway MPG
- 21 MPG
- Annual fuel cost
- $5,150
- Tailpipe CO₂
- 553 g per mile
- Model year
- 2026
- Body
- SUV
- EPA size class
- Standard Sport Utility Vehicle 4WD
- Drive
- All-Wheel Drive
- Engine
- 4.0 L 8-cyl turbo
- Transmission
- Automatic (S8)
- Fuel
- Gasoline
Questions
What fuel does the 2026 Bentley Bentayga use?
It uses gasoline.
What is the Bentayga's combined MPG?
The EPA combined rating is 16 MPG.
What are its city and highway MPG figures?
It is rated at 14 MPG in the city and 21 MPG on the highway.
How much does it cost to fuel each year?
EPA estimates annual fuel cost at $5,150.
What drivetrain does the Bentayga have?
It has all-wheel drive and is classified as a standard sport utility vehicle 4WD.
What engine and transmission are listed?
The powertrain is a 4.0-liter turbocharged eight-cylinder engine with an eight-speed automatic transmission.
How much tailpipe CO2 does it emit?
Its tailpipe rating is 553 grams of CO2 per mile.
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