2004 Audi A3 vs. 2008 Hyundai Tiburon
To start off, 2008 Hyundai Tiburon is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2004 Audi A3. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2004 Audi A3 would be higher. At 2,655 cc (4 cylinders), 2008 Hyundai Tiburon is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Audi A3 weights approximately 57 kg more than 2008 Hyundai Tiburon.
Both vehicles are front wheel drive (FWD). Which offers better traction when its slippery than rear wheel drive vehicles. With that said, do keep in mind that many other factors such as speed and the wear on your tires can also have significant impact on traction and control. Let's talk about torque, 2004 Audi A3 (320 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 70 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Hyundai Tiburon. (250 Nm @ 1800 RPM). This means 2004 Audi A3 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Hyundai Tiburon. 2004 Audi A3 has automatic transmission and 2008 Hyundai Tiburon has manual transmission. 2008 Hyundai Tiburon will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2004 Audi A3 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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2004 Audi A3 | 2008 Hyundai Tiburon | |
Make | Audi | Hyundai |
Model | A3 | Tiburon |
Year Released | 2004 | 2008 |
Body Type | Hatchback | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1968 cc | 2655 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 138 HP | 0 HP |
Torque | 320 Nm | 250 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 1800 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 18.0:1 | 10.0:1 |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
Top Speed | 207 km/hour | 220 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 9.5 seconds | 8.2 seconds |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1390 kg | 1333 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4290 mm | 4290 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1490 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2580 mm | 2540 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 5.7 L/100km | 11 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 55 L | 55 L |