Verified Performance Tests Updated May 2026 · 4 recorded runs

Hyundai Veracruz 0–60 Times

The Hyundai Veracruz 0–60 times and quarter-mile times below are from 4 recorded performance tests sourced from reputable automotive resources such as Car and Driver, Motor Trend and Motor Week and more.

The fastest tested Hyundai Veracruz is the 2007 Hyundai Veracruz Limited, which went from 0 to 60 mph in 7.00 seconds, reaching the ¼ mile in 15.20 seconds at 100.0 mph, according to Motor Week.

The slowest tested Hyundai Veracruz is the 2008 Hyundai Veracruz Limited, which took 8.00 seconds to reach 60 mph, running the ¼ mile in 16.30 seconds at 86.5 mph, according to Motor Trend.

Out of all the Hyundai Veracruz tests in our database, the average 0–60 mph time is 7.65 seconds. The average quarter-mile time is 15.93 seconds at 90.60 mph.

Fastest 0–60 7.00sec 2007 Limited
Average 0–60 7.65sec Across 4 runs
Avg ¼ Mile 15.93sec @ 90.6 mph trap
Slowest 0–60 8.00sec 2008 Limited
2008 Hyundai Veracruz

Across 4 verified runs, the Hyundai Veracruz ranges from 7.00 to 8.00 seconds 0–60, with a 7.65-second average.

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Hyundai Veracruz Performance Overview

Hyundai’s Veracruz performance profile is confined to a short 2007 to 2008 production run, documented across 4 verified tests. Throughout that span, the crossover remained mechanically consistent, using a naturally aspirated gasoline V6 rated at 260 hp. The earliest benchmark also stayed the quickest: the 2007 Limited set the model’s best 0-60 run at 7.0 seconds and covered the quarter mile in 15.2 seconds at 100 mph, establishing the high-water mark for the nameplate in independent testing.

With only two model years represented, the Veracruz’s performance story is straightforward rather than generation-driven. The same Limited trim appeared in 2008 with a slower 8.0-second 0-60 result, illustrating the narrow but measurable spread seen in the data. Across all tests, the model averaged 7.65 seconds to 60 mph and a 15.93-second quarter mile at 90.6 mph. As it stands today, the Veracruz remains a single-era, gasoline-only entry in Hyundai’s lineup history, with its quickest recorded form still being the original 2007 Limited and no later production evolution beyond that brief run.

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Hyundai Veracruz 0–60 times by model year

4 tests · 2 years

2008 Hyundai Veracruz

2 verified runs
Avg 0–60 7.95 sec
Avg ¼ Mile 16.25 sec
Recorded Tests 2
#03
2008 Hyundai Veracruz Limited
7.90sec 0–60
0.0s · 0mph 0.0s · 0mph
16.20s ¼ mi @ 88.0 mph
0–60 mph
7.90 sec
¼ Mile ET
16.20 sec
Trap Speed
88.0 mph
Engine
3.8L V6
Drivetrain
AWD
Transmission
6A
MPG EPA
15 C / 22 H / 18 Obs
Production Vehicle
Production
Body Type
Crossover
Powertrain
Gasoline
Test Source
Car and Driver
Overall Rank
#3 of 4
2008 Hyundai Veracruz Limited
#04
2008 Hyundai Veracruz Limited
8.00sec 0–60
0.0s · 0mph 0.0s · 0mph
16.30s ¼ mi @ 86.5 mph
0–60 mph
8.00 sec
¼ Mile ET
16.30 sec
Trap Speed
86.5 mph
Engine
3.8L V6
Drivetrain
AWD
Transmission
6A
MPG EPA
15 C / 22 H / 16.1 Obs
Production Vehicle
Production
Body Type
Crossover
Powertrain
Gasoline
Test Source
Motor Trend
Overall Rank
#4 of 4
2008 Hyundai Veracruz Limited

2007 Hyundai Veracruz

2 verified runs
Avg 0–60 7.35 sec
Avg ¼ Mile 15.60 sec
Recorded Tests 2
#01
2007 Hyundai Veracruz Limited
7.00sec 0–60
0.0s · 0mph 0.0s · 0mph
15.20s ¼ mi @ 100.0 mph
0–60 mph
7.00 sec
¼ Mile ET
15.20 sec
Trap Speed
100.0 mph
Engine
3.8L V6
Drivetrain
AWD
Transmission
6A
MPG EPA
15 C / 22 H / 16.7 Obs
Production Vehicle
Production
Body Type
Crossover
Powertrain
Gasoline
Test Source
Motor Week
Overall Rank
#1 of 4
2007 Hyundai Veracruz Limited
#02
2007 Hyundai Veracruz Limited
7.70sec 0–60
0.0s · 0mph 0.0s · 0mph
16.00s ¼ mi @ 87.9 mph
0–60 mph
7.70 sec
¼ Mile ET
16.00 sec
Trap Speed
87.9 mph
Engine
3.8L V6
Drivetrain
AWD
Transmission
6A
MPG EPA
15 C / 22 H / 19.3 Obs
Production Vehicle
Production
Body Type
Crossover
Powertrain
Gasoline
Test Source
Motor Trend
Overall Rank
#2 of 4
2007 Hyundai Veracruz Limited

How we verify Hyundai Veracruz performance data

We include only independently published road-test results from automotive publications. Manufacturer-claimed 0–60 times are excluded unless clearly labeled. When multiple publications test the same Hyundai Veracruz trim, each run is listed separately — weather, tires, surface, rollout, and instrumentation all affect results.

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Hyundai Veracruz 0–60 and quarter-mile distribution

0–60 vs ¼ mile · lower-left is faster
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Hyundai Veracruz performance FAQs

10 questions
The 2008 Hyundai Veracruz Limited runs from 0 to 60 mph in 7.9 to 8.0 seconds across recorded tests. Both 2008 runs are stock AWD models with 260 hp and 257 lb-ft, making that the clearest benchmark for the current model year.
The quickest Hyundai Veracruz on record is the 2007 Veracruz Limited, which reached 60 mph in 7.0 seconds. It also posted the model’s best quarter-mile result at 15.2 seconds with a 100 mph trap speed, making it the performance peak of the Veracruz range.
The fastest stock Hyundai Veracruz is also the fastest overall: a 2007 Limited at 7.0 seconds from 0 to 60 mph. Since all 4 recorded Veracruz tests are production vehicles, there is no modified run faster than that stock result.
Across 4 verified Hyundai Veracruz tests, the average 0-60 time is 7.65 seconds. Average quarter-mile performance is 15.93 seconds at 90.6 mph. That places the Veracruz in the mid-7-second range to 60 mph, with the quickest example dipping to 7.0 seconds.
The 2007 Hyundai Veracruz is the quickest year of the model on record, with the Limited reaching 60 mph in 7.0 seconds. It also holds the best quarter-mile mark for the Veracruz at 15.2 seconds and 100 mph, giving 2007 the model’s strongest performance numbers.
For 2008, the Hyundai Veracruz Limited posts 0-60 times of 7.9 and 8.0 seconds in stock form. Quarter-mile runs come in at 16.2 seconds at 88 mph and 16.3 seconds at 86.5 mph, showing a slightly slower performance profile than the quickest 2007 example.
The 2007-2008 Hyundai Veracruz generation averages 7.65 seconds from 0 to 60 mph across 4 tests. The fastest run is 7.0 seconds from a 2007 Limited. All recorded versions use a naturally aspirated gasoline powertrain with 260 hp in this generation.
The Hyundai Veracruz Limited has recorded 0-60 times ranging from 7.0 to 8.0 seconds. Across all 4 Limited tests, the average is 7.65 seconds. The quickest Limited is a 2007 model at 7.0 seconds, while the slowest recorded Limited is a 2008 at 8.0 seconds.
Yes. The 2007 Hyundai Veracruz Limited is quicker on record, reaching 60 mph in 7.0 seconds. The 2008 Veracruz Limited posts 7.9 and 8.0 second runs. Quarter-mile results also favor the 2007 model, with 15.2 seconds at 100 mph versus 16.2-16.3 seconds for 2008.
The Hyundai Veracruz averages 15.93 seconds in the quarter-mile at 90.6 mph across 4 tests. The quickest quarter-mile pass is 15.2 seconds at 100 mph from a 2007 Limited. For 2008, the Limited recorded 16.2 seconds at 88 mph and 16.3 seconds at 86.5 mph.

Sources

Car and Driver
Motor Trend
Motor Week

0–60 and quarter-mile times vary with driver, weather, tire temperature, and wear. We collect every verified run we can find — so you see the range of what a Hyundai Veracruz can do, not a single marketing claim.

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