DecodedCars2024 Bentley Bentayga
Trims, performance, features, fuel economy, safety and known problems — with the pros and cons against similar 2024 models.
- Class
- Standard Sport Utility Vehicle 4WD
- Body styles
- Hybrid 4dr SUV, Speed 4dr SUV, V8 4dr SUV, V8 Ewb 4dr SUV
- Engines
- 4.0L 8-cyl turbo
- Drivetrain
- All-Wheel Drive
- Fuel
- Premium Gasoline
- MPG (best)
- 16 combined · 14 city / 21 hwy
- Length
- 202–209.1 in
- Curb weight
- 5,324–5,838 lb
- NHTSA rating
- Not rated
- Recalls
- 0 campaigns
Pros & cons
What's good
- No recalls so far
Watch out for
- Below-average fuel economyBest version gets 16 MPG combined, 17% below the 2024 standard SUV average of 19.2 MPG.
- Premium fuel requiredEvery gasoline version is rated for premium, which raises running costs.
Calculated from EPA, NHTSA and vPIC data against 3 similar 2024 models — not a review. How we calculate this →
Overview
The 2024 Bentley Bentayga is a standard SUV offered with a 4.0L 8-cyl turbo engine and all-wheel drive.
It measures about 202 inches long and 79 inches wide on a 118-inch wheelbase, with a curb weight of roughly 5,838 lb (Hybrid 4dr SUV).
EPA rates its most efficient version at 16 MPG combined (14 city / 21 highway), 17% worse than the 2024 standard SUV average of 19.2 MPG, for an estimated $5,150 a year in fuel.
NHTSA has not published a 5-Star overall rating for this model year.
There are no recalls or owner complaints on file with NHTSA for this model year.
What changed for 2024
- No plug-in hybrid version any more
- Engines dropped: 3.0L 6-cyl turbo and 6.0L 12-cyl turbo
- Best combined MPG down from 20 to 16
Compared with 2023; trim, feature and price changes aren't covered. See the 2023 Bentayga →
Dimensions & weight
| Body | Length | Width | Height | Wheelbase | Track F / R | Curb weight | Weight F/R |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hybrid 4dr SUV | 202 in | 78.7 in | 68.5 in | 117.7 in | – | 5,838 lb | 57/43 |
| Speed 4dr SUV | 202.4 in | 78.7 in | 68.5 in | 117.7 in | – | 5,529 lb | 57/43 |
| V8 4dr SUV | 202 in | 78.7 in | 68.5 in | 117.7 in | – | 5,324 lb | 57/43 |
| V8 Ewb 4dr SUV | 209.1 in | 78.7 in | 68.5 in | 125.2 in | – | 5,567 lb | 57/43 |
Transport Canada CVS (Open Government Licence – Canada), Canadian-market figures.
Will it fit your garage? Check with your measurements →Engines, MPG & running costs
| Version | Engine | Transmission | Drive | City / Hwy / Comb | vs. class | Fuel / yr | CO₂ g/mi |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bentayga | 4.0L 8-cyl turbo | Automatic (S8) | All-Wheel Drive | 14 / 21 / 16 | -17% | $5,150 | 553 |
| Bentayga EWB | 4.0L 8-cyl turbo | Automatic (S8) | All-Wheel Drive | 14 / 21 / 16 | -17% | $5,150 | 553 |
EPA estimates; "vs. class" is combined MPG against the 2024 EPA class average. How we calculate this →
Safety ratings & technology
NHTSA has not published 5-Star ratings for the 2024 Bentley Bentayga.
Similar 2024 standard SUVs
| Model | Best MPG / range | NHTSA overall | Recalls |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 Bentley Bentayga (this car) | 16 MPG | Not rated | 0 |
| 2024 Lamborghini Urus | 16 MPG | Not rated | 2 |
| 2024 Aston Martin DBX 707 | 17 MPG | Not rated | 4 |
| 2024 Aston Martin DBX V8 | 16 MPG | Not rated | 0 |
Recalls (0)
No vehicle recalls on file with NHTSA for the 2024 Bentley Bentayga.
Check your VIN for open recalls at NHTSA ↗Not every 2024 Bentley Bentayga is affected — only a VIN check confirms your car.
Owner-reported problems
No owner complaints for the 2024 Bentley Bentayga in NHTSA's database since 2015.
Used 2024 Bentley Bentayga buyer's checklist
- Run the VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. No recalls on file, but check anyway.
- Before you pay: service records, a history report and an independent inspection.
Generated by DecodedCars from NHTSA recalls and owner complaints for the 2024 Bentley Bentayga. Not a substitute for a professional inspection.
Other Bentayga years
Compare all years →| Year | MPG (best) | Length | Overall | Recalls | Complaints |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2027 Bentayga | 21 | – | Not rated | 0 | 0 |
| 2026 Bentayga | 21 | 202 in | Not rated | 1 | 0 |
| 2025 Bentayga | 21 | 209.1 in | Not rated | 1 | 0 |
| 2023 Bentayga | 20 | 202 in | Not rated | 3 | 0 |
| 2022 Bentayga | 18 | 202 in | Not rated | 5 | 0 |
| 2021 Bentayga | 19 | 202 in | Not rated | 7 | 1 |
| 2020 Bentayga | 19 | 202.4 in | Not rated | 4 | 0 |
| 2019 Bentayga | 17 | 202.4 in | Not rated | 4 | 1 |
| 2018 Bentayga | 15 | 202.4 in | Not rated | 4 | 1 |
| 2017 Bentayga | 15 | 202.4 in | Not rated | 2 | 9 |
Sources: EPA, NHTSA, Transport Canada, Wikimedia Commons. Not affiliated with NHTSA, the EPA or Bentley. How we calculate this →