Acceleration

GLS	SE	Class Average
5	5	4.8

Entourage and Sedona strong from a stop--a brisk 8.4 sec 0-60 mph in our tests. But rolling acceleration can seem sluggish, the automatic transmission being sometimes slow to downshift for extra power. It isn't always quick to follow manual gear changes, either.

Fuel Economy

GLS	SE	Class Average
4	4	4.1

Test Entourages, Sedonas averaged 16.5-18.1 in mix of city/highway driving, 19.2-22.7 mpg in with more highway driving. Test Sedona averaged 16.1 mpg in mostly city use, including gas-eating acceleration tests. Hyundai and Kia recommend premium-grade fuel for Entourage and Sedona.

Ride Quality

GLS	SE	Class Average
6	6	6

Comfortable for a minivan, but not quite carlike. Smooths out small bumps well. Generally composed, but bounces some over larger humps. Entourage SE and Limited, Sedona EX have 17-inch tires that make ride a bit more jiggly over rippled pavement.

Steering/Handling/Braking

GLS	SE	Class Average
5	5	4.7

Typical for a large minivan: never nimble, marked body lean in turns. Handling not noticeably improved with 17-inch tires. Steering nicely weighted, but feels numb. Traction/antiskid control a welcome standard feature.

Quietness

GLS	SE	Class Average
6	6	5.9

Engine emits full-throttle growl, is reasonably quiet otherwise. Tire thrum, some body rumble noticed even in town driving. Wind rush joins in at highway speeds. Some test examples of both Entourage and Sedona annoyed with creaking interior panels, rattling 2nd- and 3rd-row seats.

Controls

GLS	SE	Class Average
6	6	6.2

Entourage, Sedona share a dashboard with large, unobstructed gauges and clearly marked, nicely sized, easy-to-reach controls. Standard three-zone climate control an upscale touch. Cabin short on soft-touch surfaces, long on nondescript plastics, but materials mostly in line with price.

Room/Comfort/Driver Seating (front)

GLS	SE	Class Average
7	7	6.9

Comfortable chair-height seats. Ample head room. Lanky drivers may want more rearward seat travel, though. Easy ingress/egress. Thick windshield pillars can impede visibility to front corners, but clear sight lines elsewhere. Like some rivals, Entourage and Sedona have a flip-down center tray table that's handy, but lets items slide around a lot.

Room/Comfort (rear)

GLS	SE	Class Average
7	7	6.9

Comfortable 2nd-row seats offer adult-size head and leg room even with front seats fully back. Tight 3rd row is adult-comfortable for short trips. Note that power sliding side doors are standard on Entourage SE and Limited, and available on the Sedona only as an EX-model option. Power or manual, some testers say sliding doors don't open wide enough for best rear entry/exit. Bulk of folded 2nd-row seats hampers access to 3rd row. Standard power sliding-door windows a fresh-air plus.

Cargo Room

GLS	SE	Class Average
10	10	10

Deep well behind 3rd-row seat a useful cargo hold; seat sections fold into it easily. Second-row seats tumble and fold for generous load volume. They can also be removed, but weigh 60 lb each. Plenty of cubbies for small items.

Value within Class

GLS	SE	Class Average
7	8	6.3

Entourage and the Kia Sedona that shares its design don't run with our Best Buy minivans in terms of ride quality, powertrain response, or squeak-free construction. But they earn Recommended status for matching the class leaders in size, utility, and standard safety features. Warranty coverage is impressive, and they beat every comparably equipped rival on price.

Total Score

GLS	SE	Class Average
63	64	61.8

Scores for all Minivans

Low Score		56
Average Score		61
High Score		71