Hyundai Grandeur

Hyundai Grandeur: Which Version Should You Buy?

The Hyundai Grandeur catalogue spans sedan versions from May 1986 onward, but the best choice depends on whether you value economy, acceleration, power, or a simpler drivetrain.

The Hyundai Grandeur catalogue spans sedan versions from May 1986 onward, but the best choice depends on whether you value economy, acceleration, power, or a simpler drivetrain. The standout options are the 2019-onward 2.4 AT Hybrid for measured economy, the 2009–2011 2.2 AT Diesel for low fuel consumption among earlier cars, the 2016–2019 3.3 AT for measured acceleration, and the 2022-onward 3.5 AT Gasoline for maximum output. Price, reliability, engine-oil requirements, EV specifications, and sale listings are not measured in the supplied data, so they cannot form part of this comparison.

Hyundai Grandeur generations: what changed?

The 1 generation ran from May 1986 to October 1998 as a Sedan with five versions: 2.0 MT, 2.0 AT, 2.4 MT, 2.4 AT, and 3.0 AT. All were Gasoline and FWD. The manual versions used 5-speed gearboxes, while the automatic versions used 4-speed gearboxes. Power ranged from 120 hp in both 2.0 versions to 164 hp in the 3.0 AT.

The 2 generation ran from September 1992 to August 1998 as a Sedan with seven versions: 2.0 MT, 2.0 AT, 2.5 AT, 2.5 MT, 3.0 MT, 3.0 AT, and 3.5 AT. The range remained Gasoline and FWD, but maximum power rose to 260 hp in the 3.5 AT. Both Manual and Automatic transmissions were available.

The 3 generation ran from January 1998 to December 2002 with three Sedan versions: 2.5 AT, 3.0 AT, and 3.5 AT. Its March 2002–August 2005 restyling expanded the range to seven versions: 2.0 MT, 2.0 AT, two 2.5 AT outputs, two 3.0 AT outputs, and 3.5 AT. All were Gasoline and FWD; the restyled range combined 4-speed and 5-speed Automatic gearboxes with a 5-speed Manual.

The 4 generation ran from March 2005 to November 2009 with three Sedan versions: 2.7 AT, 3.3 AT, and 2.2 AT. Its December 2009–November 2011 restyling offered six catalogue entries: 2.2 AT, 2.4 AT, two 2.7 AT outputs, and two 3.3 AT outputs. This generation added Diesel alongside Gasoline, while every version remained FWD.

The 5 generation ran from November 2011 to November 2013 with three Sedan versions: 2.4 AT, 3.0 AT, and 3.3 AT. The December 2013–November 2014 restyling and December 2014–September 2016 second restyling retained those three names. Every version used a 6-speed Automatic transmission and FWD.

The 6 generation ran from October 2016 to October 2019 with three Sedan versions: 2.4 AT, 3.0 AT, and 3.3 AT. Its restyling began in November 2019 and lists five versions: 2.5 AT, 3.0 AT, 3.3 AT, 3.5 AT, and 2.4 AT Hybrid. It introduced 8-speed Automatic options and added Hybrid to the Gasoline range.

The 7 generation began in November 2022 as a Sedan with four versions: 2.5 AT, two 3.5 AT alternatives distinguished by fuel and power, and 1.6 AT Hybrid. All use 8-speed Automatic transmissions and FWD. The available fuels are Gasoline, LPG, and Hybrid.

Hyundai Grandeur engine specs

Because identical version names recur, the table identifies each entry by generation or restyling and, where necessary, power.

Hyundai Grandeur performance and fuel economy

For the 1 generation, measured acceleration ranges from 10.7 seconds for the 3.0 AT to 15.7 seconds for the 2.0 AT. The unusual catalogue figures for the 2.4 pair show the 2.4 MT reaching 188 km/h and the 2.4 AT reaching 214 km/h. Combined consumption ranges from 9.7 L/100 km for the 2.0 AT to 12.3 L/100 km for the 3.0 AT.

Performance and consumption are not measured for any 2 generation version. The available engine data nevertheless makes the 3.5 AT the power leader at 260 hp, which is 140 hp above either 120 hp 2.0 version.

In the original 3 generation, the 2.5 AT records 9.7 seconds to 100 km/h, 205 km/h, and 11.2 L/100 km combined; figures for the 3.0 AT and 3.5 AT are not measured. In the restyling, the 3.0 AT variants record 9.9 seconds, 210 km/h, and 12.2 L/100 km, while the 2.0 MT and 2.0 AT each record 13.3 seconds, 192 km/h, and 9.3 L/100 km.

The 4 generation’s Gasoline 3.3 AT records 7.8 seconds, 237 km/h, and 10.2 L/100 km. The Diesel 2.2 AT is slower at 11.4 seconds and 202 km/h, but its 7.9 L/100 km combined figure saves 2.3 L/100 km relative to that 3.3 AT. The restyled 259 hp 3.3 AT improves acceleration to 7.2 seconds but records 14.3 L/100 km combined; the restyled Diesel 2.2 AT again records 7.9 L/100 km.

Across the 5 generation and its restylings, the 2.4 AT records 9.8 seconds, 210 km/h, and 9.3 L/100 km. The 3.0 AT records 8.4 seconds, 223 km/h, and 9.6 L/100 km. The 3.3 AT also records 8.4 seconds and 223 km/h, while combined consumption is 10 L/100 km. Accordingly, the 3.3 AT adds power and torque over the 3.0 AT but does not improve the measured acceleration or top speed.

For the original 6 generation, the 3.3 AT is the quickest measured choice at 7.4 seconds, compared with 8.4 seconds for the 3.0 AT and 9.7 seconds for the 2.4 AT. Top speeds are 230, 222, and 213 km/h respectively. Consumption is not measured for these three versions. In the restyling, the Gasoline 3.3 AT and 3.5 AT each record 7.4 seconds and 230 km/h. The 2.4 AT Hybrid has no measured acceleration or top speed, but records 6.7 L/100 km combined, with 6.7 L/100 km in the city and 6.6 L/100 km on the highway.

Acceleration, top speed, and consumption are not measured for every 7 generation version. Buyers can compare output instead: 198 hp for the 2.5 AT, 240 hp for the LPG 3.5 AT, 300 hp for the Gasoline 3.5 AT, and 230 hp for the 1.6 AT Hybrid.

Hyundai Grandeur dimensions, weight, clearance, tank, and wheels

Exterior dimensions are not measured for any supplied version, so length, width, height, and wheelbase cannot be compared. Available catalogue measurements cover weight, ground clearance, fuel-tank capacity, and selected wheel sizes.

The 1 generation has measured kerb weights from 1390 kg to 1520 kg, 165 mm clearance, and a 72 L tank. The 2 generation has no measured kerb or gross weights, while clearance is 160 mm and tank capacity is 72 L.

The original 3 generation’s measured 2.5 AT weighs 1640 kg, or about 9.1 kg per hp. In the restyling, measured kerb weights range from 1537 kg for the 2.0 versions to 1666 kg for the 3.0 versions; clearance is 160 mm and tank capacity is 70 L. Gross weight is 2220 kg where measured.

The 4 generation records kerb weights from 1700 kg to 1792 kg, 162 mm clearance, and a 75 L tank. Its restyling spans 1565–1792 kg where measured, retains 162 mm clearance and a 75 L tank, and has gross weights from 1890 kg to 2220 kg where measured.

The 5 generation generally uses a 70 L tank and 150–151 mm clearance. Measured kerb weights run from 1635 kg to 1662 kg, while gross weights run from 2050 kg to 2120 kg. Listed wheel sizes are 225/55 R17 and 245/45 R18, with 245/40 R19 additionally measured for the original 3.0 AT.

The original 6 generation spans 1550–1719 kg kerb weight and has 151 mm clearance. The restyled 2.5 AT weighs 1647 kg, while the 3.3 AT and 3.5 AT each weigh 1719 kg; other restyled kerb weights are not measured. Tank capacity is 70 L, clearance is 150 mm, and wheel sizes are 225/55 R17 and 245/45 R18.

For the 7 generation, kerb weight, gross weight, and tank capacity are not measured. Every listed version has 150 mm clearance and wheel choices of 225/55 R17 and 245/45 R18.

Which Hyundai Grandeur version should you choose?

For the lowest measured combined consumption, choose the 2019-onward 2.4 AT Hybrid. Its 6.7 L/100 km result is 1.2 L/100 km lower than the 7.9 L/100 km recorded by both 2.2 AT Diesel entries from the 4 generation. It also produces 212 hp and 270 Nm, uses a 6-speed Automatic transmission, and remains FWD.

For an earlier economy-oriented car, choose the 4 generation 2.2 AT Diesel or its restyled equivalent. Both record 7.9 L/100 km combined and 11.4 seconds to 100 km/h. The original produces 155 hp and 343 Nm; the restyled version produces 150 hp and 335 Nm. The original therefore offers 5 hp and 8 Nm more with the same measured performance and economy.

For the strongest measured acceleration, the restyled 4 generation 3.3 AT with 259 hp records 7.2 seconds to 100 km/h. Its compromise is 14.3 L/100 km combined. The original 6 generation 3.3 AT, the restyled 6 generation 3.3 AT, and the restyled 6 generation 3.5 AT each record 7.4 seconds and 230 km/h; their consumption is not measured.

For maximum output, choose the 7 generation Gasoline 3.5 AT with 300 hp and 359 Nm. It develops about 86.5 hp per litre, compared with about 69.2 hp per litre for the LPG 3.5 AT with 240 hp and 314 Nm. The Gasoline version therefore adds 60 hp and 45 Nm, although performance and consumption are not measured for either one.

For the highest power per litre, the 7 generation 1.6 AT Hybrid produces about 143.8 hp per litre from 1600 cc. That exceeds the approximately 90 hp per litre of the restyled 6 generation 2.4 AT Hybrid. Consumption, acceleration, top speed, weight, and tank capacity for the 1.6 AT are not measured, so its strong specific output should not be treated as proof of superior economy or performance.

For the most informative balance of known figures, the 5 generation 3.0 AT is a persuasive middle choice: 250 hp, 284 Nm, 8.4 seconds to 100 km/h, 223 km/h, and 9.6 L/100 km combined. The contemporary 3.3 AT adds 44 hp and 61 Nm yet records the same 8.4-second acceleration and 223 km/h top speed, while using 0.4 L/100 km more combined. Where purchase price is not measured, the 3.0 AT provides the clearer numerical balance.