Hyundai Azera 0–60 Times
The Hyundai Azera 0–60 times and quarter-mile times below are from 10 verified production tests sourced from reputable automotive resources such as Car and Driver, Motor Trend and MotorWeek and more.
The fastest tested production Hyundai Azera is the 2006 Hyundai Azera SE Sedan, which went from 0 to 60 mph in 6.10 seconds, reaching the ¼ mile in 14.80 seconds at 96.0 mph, according to Car and Driver.
The slowest tested production Hyundai Azera is the 2012 Hyundai Azera Sedan, which took 7.40 seconds to reach 60 mph, running the ¼ mile in 15.80 seconds at 92.0 mph, according to MotorWeek.
Across the 10 verified production tests of the Hyundai Azera, the average 0–60 mph time is 6.49 seconds. The average quarter-mile time is 15.06 seconds at 94.87 mph.
Fastest 0–60 6.10sec 2006 SE Sedan · stock
Average 0–60 6.49sec Across 10 production runs
Avg ¼ Mile 15.06sec @ 94.9 mph trap
Slowest 0–60 7.40sec 2012 Sedan
Across 10 verified production runs, the Hyundai Azera ranges from 6.10 to 7.40 seconds 0–60, with a 6.49-second average.
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Hyundai Azera Performance Overview
Hyundai’s Azera occupied the large front-drive sedan segment from 2006 to 2016, and across 10 verified tests it showed consistently mid-6-second acceleration with naturally aspirated V6 power throughout. The TG generation (2006–2011) launched with the Lambda 3.8 V6, ranging from 263 to 283 hp, and set the model’s benchmark early: the 2006 SE Sedan reached 60 mph in 6.1 seconds and ran the quarter-mile in 14.8 seconds at 96 mph. That first era averaged 6.38 seconds to 60 mph across four tests, establishing the car’s basic performance profile without major powertrain variation, as every tested example was gasoline-powered.
The HG generation (2012–2016 in this data set) shifted to the 293-hp Lambda II 3.3 GDi V6 and covered six tests from 2012 through 2016. Early HG results dipped slightly, with the 2012 Sedan posting 7.4 seconds to 60 mph, the slowest figure in the sample, before later cars recovered. By the end of the run, the 2016 Limited Sedan delivered the generation’s best 6.2-second 0-60 time, keeping the Azera close to its original pace. Today, the recorded Azera profile remains narrowly spread, from 6.1 to 7.4 seconds to 60 mph, with a 15.06-second average quarter-mile at 94.9 mph.
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Hyundai Azera 0–60 Times by Generation: TG to HG
2 generations| Generation | Years | Avg 0–60 | Fastest 0–60 | Production Tests | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| HG | 2012–2017 | 6.57s | 6.20s — 2016 Limited Sedan | 6 | The HG generation (2012–2017) averaged 6.57 seconds to 60 mph across 6 production tests, led by the 2016 Limited Sedan at 6.20 seconds. Output was 293 hp across 3.3L V6 configurations. |
| TG | 2006–2011 | 6.38s | 6.10s — 2006 SE Sedan | 4 | The TG generation (2006–2011) averaged 6.38 seconds to 60 mph across 4 production tests, led by the 2006 SE Sedan at 6.10 seconds. Output ranged from 263 to 283 hp across 3.8L V6 configurations. |
HG 2012–2017
Avg 0–60 6.57s
Fastest 6.20s
Tests 6
2016 Limited Sedan
The HG generation (2012–2017) averaged 6.57 seconds to 60 mph across 6 production tests, led by the 2016 Limited Sedan at 6.20 seconds. Output was 293 hp across 3.3L V6 configurations.
TG 2006–2011
Avg 0–60 6.38s
Fastest 6.10s
Tests 4
2006 SE Sedan
The TG generation (2006–2011) averaged 6.38 seconds to 60 mph across 4 production tests, led by the 2006 SE Sedan at 6.10 seconds. Output ranged from 263 to 283 hp across 3.8L V6 configurations.
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Hyundai Azera 0–60 Times by Year and Trim
10 production tests · 5 years ▾
2016 Hyundai Azera
1 production run Avg 0–60 6.20 sec
Avg ¼ Mile 15.00 sec
Production Tests 1
#02
2016 Hyundai Azera Limited Sedan
6.20sec 0–60
15.00s ¼ mi @ 96.0 mph
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- 0–60 mph
- 6.20 sec
- ¼ Mile ET
- 15.00 sec
- Trap Speed
- 96.0 mph
- Engine
- 3.3L V6
- Drivetrain
- FWD
- Transmission
- 6A
- Horsepower
- 293 hp
- Torque
- 255 lb-ft
- Curb Weight
- 3,605 lbs
- Power-to-Weight
- 12.3 lbs/hp
- MPG EPA
- 19 C / 28 H / 23 Obs
- Production Vehicle
- Body Type
- Sedan
- Powertrain
- Gasoline
- Test Source
- Car and Driver
- Overall Rank
- #2 of 10 production runs
How we verify Hyundai Azera performance data
Records and averages on this page cover verified production runs only; modified and prototype results are listed by year but never folded into them. 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 Azera trim, each run is listed separately — weather, tires, surface, rollout, and instrumentation all affect results.
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Hyundai Azera 0–60 and quarter-mile distribution
0–60 vs ¼ mile · lower-left is fasterEach dot is a verified production test run
0–60 → ¼ mile →
Fastest Recorded run Slowest
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Hyundai Azera performance FAQs
10 questions The 2016 Hyundai Azera Limited Sedan runs 0-60 mph in 6.2 seconds. In the same test, it covered the quarter-mile in 15.0 seconds at 96 mph. That makes the 2016 car the quickest recorded example from the HG generation and one of the fastest Azeras overall.
The quickest Hyundai Azera on record is the 2006 Azera SE Sedan, which reaches 60 mph in 6.1 seconds. It also owns the model’s best quarter-mile result at 14.8 seconds with a 96 mph trap speed. That run stands as the fastest Azera performance result overall.
The fastest stock Hyundai Azera is also the 2006 SE Sedan, with a 0-60 mph time of 6.1 seconds. There are 10 production tests on record and no modified examples, so the fastest overall Azera and the fastest stock Azera are the same car in this case.
Across 10 Hyundai Azera tests, the average 0-60 mph time is 6.49 seconds. The average quarter-mile result is 15.06 seconds at 94.9 mph. That places the Azera in a narrow performance band overall, with the fastest runs at 6.1 seconds and the slowest at 7.4 seconds.
A TG-generation Hyundai Azera, sold from 2006 to 2011, averages 0-60 mph in 6.38 seconds across 4 tests. The quickest TG example is the 2006 SE Sedan at 6.1 seconds. Power ranges from 263 to 283 hp, and all recorded TG cars are naturally aspirated gasoline sedans.
The fastest TG Hyundai Azera is the 2006 SE Sedan, which posts a 0-60 mph time of 6.1 seconds. Within the 2006-2011 generation, that is the best recorded acceleration figure. Across 4 TG tests, the generation average stands at 6.38 seconds to 60 mph.
The HG Hyundai Azera, sold from 2012 to 2017, averages 0-60 mph in 6.57 seconds across 6 tests. Its quickest recorded version is the 2016 Limited Sedan at 6.2 seconds. HG cars on record use a naturally aspirated gasoline powertrain rated at 293 hp.
The fastest HG Hyundai Azera is the 2016 Limited Sedan, with a 0-60 mph time of 6.2 seconds. That makes it the quickest example from the 2012-2017 generation. Across 6 HG tests, the generation’s average 0-60 result is 6.57 seconds.
The Limited Sedan is quicker on record. Across 4 tests, the Hyundai Azera Limited Sedan averages 0-60 mph in 6.4 seconds and has a best of 6.2 seconds. The broader Sedan grouping averages 6.64 seconds across 5 tests, with the same 6.2-second best result.
The fastest Hyundai Azera quarter-mile run is 14.8 seconds at 96 mph, set by the 2006 SE Sedan. Across all 10 tests, the Azera averages 15.06 seconds at 94.9 mph. The 2016 Limited Sedan is also close, recording 15.0 seconds at 96 mph.
Sources
Car and Driver
Motor Trend
MotorWeek
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 Azera can do, not a single marketing claim.
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