List of Hyundai Engines

When Hyundai first started selling passenger cars in North America in 1986, the South Korean firm had no engine designs of its own. It actually had to pay Japanese automaker Mitsubishi to build their four cylinders for their subcompact Excel. Things are much different now as Hyundai passed Ford Motor Company in worldwide sales in 2009, and now they are even selling their engines to other car makers.

4.6 Liter V8

This 4.6 liter V8 engine, known internally at Hyundai as the Tau, is the first eight cylinder built by the South Korean automaker. Currently, it is only available in the flagship Hyundai Genesis luxury sedan. This engine has 375 horsepower and an EPA fuel economy rating of 17 city/25 highway.

3.8 Liter V6

This engine is found in Hyundai models such as the base Genesis sedan, Veracruz SUV, Genesis sports coupe and Azera Limited sedan. Horsepower figures vary from 263 to 290 depending on which model the engine is attached to, but EPA figures give the motor on average a rating of 17 city/26 highway for models equipped with an automatic transmission.

2.7 Liter V6

This V6 engine was the first six cylinder that Hyundai introduced in this country and is still used as the base powerplant for the Santa Fe and in the top-of-the-line Tucson SUV variant. This engine is rated at 175 horsepower, with 17 city/24 highway when attached to a four speed automatic, and 18 city/25 highway when attached to a five speed.

2.0 Liter 4 Cylinder

This long-serving Hyundai four cylinder has a well proven reliability record and is the only available powerplant for the Elantra sedan and Elantra Touring wagon. This engine features variable valve timing for increased responsiveness and puts out 138 horsepower. EPA figures for the Elantra with the 2.0 liter engine are 26 city/34 highway with a four speed automatic.

1.6 Liter 4 Cylinder

This is another engine that helped build Hyundai's reputation for reliable and fuel-efficient motors. The 1.6 liter four cylinder puts out 110 horsepower and has an EPA fuel efficiency rating of 27 city/36 highway, even when equipped with the automatic.