Petrol · 1997–2008
Hyundai Tiburon
Fuel use, running costs and specs for the Hyundai Tiburon. By the official figures, the 2008 uses 9.1 L/100km: 31 mpg UK, 26 mpg US.

- Fuel use
- 9.1 L/100km
- 2008 official
- UK mpg
- 31 mpg
- US mpg
- 26 mpg
- On a full tank
- 606 km
- 55 L tank
What a Tiburon costs to run
At today's average petrol prices, by its official fuel use.
| Country | Average price today | Cost to drive | A typical year |
|---|---|---|---|
| New Zealand | $2.94/L petrol | $26.70 per 100 km | $2,936 |
| Australia | $2.41/L petrol | $21.92 per 100 km | $2,433 |
| United Kingdom | £1.74/L petrol | £25.48 per 100 miles | £1,784 |
| United States | $4.35/gal petrol | $16.80 per 100 miles | $2,269 |
A typical year: New Zealand 11,000 km (Ministry of Transport's average for a light vehicle); Australia 11,100 km (ABS Survey of Motor Vehicle Use average); United Kingdom 11,265 km (DfT National Travel Survey average of about 7,000 miles); United States 21,726 km (FHWA average of about 13,500 miles). Real costs depend on how and where you drive. Work out a particular trip.
GK (2nd generation), 2002–2020
Specs for the Tiburon 2.0; other versions differ a little.
About
- Body
- Coupe
- Size class
- Sports
- Generation
- GK (2nd generation)
- Built
- 2002-2020
- Seats
- 4
- Doors
- 3
- Drive
- FWD
Size and weight
- Length
- 4,340 mm
- Width
- 1,760 mm
- Height
- 1,330 mm
- Wheelbase
- 2,500 mm
Engine
- Engine
- 2.0 L 4-cylinder petrol
- Engine size
- 1,975 cc
- Cylinders
- 4
- Aspiration
- Naturally aspirated
- Power
- 104 kW
- Torque
- 181 Nm
- Gearbox
- 5-speed manual
Economy
- Fuel use (combined)
- 8.5 L/100km
- Fuel tank
- 55 L
Official figures by year
From the US EPA, the UK's DfT and NZTA, newest first.
| Year | Fuel | Uses | UK | US | Range |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2008 | Petrol | 9.1 L/100km | 31 mpg | 26 mpg | — |
| 2007 | Petrol | 9.3 L/100km | 30 mpg | 25 mpg | — |
| 2006 | Petrol | 9.5 L/100km | 30 mpg | 25 mpg | — |
| 2005 | Petrol | 9.2 L/100km | 31 mpg | 25 mpg | — |
| 2004 | Petrol | 11.8 L/100km | 24 mpg | 20 mpg | — |
| 2003 | Petrol | 11.8 L/100km | 24 mpg | 20 mpg | — |
| 2002 | Petrol | 11.8 L/100km | 24 mpg | 20 mpg | — |
| 2001 | Petrol | 10.7 L/100km | 26 mpg | 22 mpg | — |
| 2000 | Petrol | 10.7 L/100km | 26 mpg | 22 mpg | — |
| 1999 | Petrol | 10.7 L/100km | 26 mpg | 22 mpg | — |
| 1998 | Petrol | 10.7 L/100km | 26 mpg | 22 mpg | — |
| 1997 | Petrol | 10.7 L/100km | 26 mpg | 22 mpg | — |
Hyundai Tiburon questions
What is the fuel consumption of the Hyundai Tiburon?
The 2008 Hyundai Tiburon uses 9.1 L/100km by its official figures: 31 mpg in UK gallons and 26 mpg in US gallons. Each year's figures are listed below.
How much does a Hyundai Tiburon cost to run a year?
At today's average petrol prices and a typical year's driving: $2,936 in New Zealand, $2,433 in Australia, £1,784 in United Kingdom, $2,269 in United States.
How far does a Hyundai Tiburon go on a full tank?
About 606 km (376 miles) from its 55 L tank at its official fuel use.
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