2004 Hyundai Tiburon vs. 2007 Volkswagen Touareg
To start off, 2007 Volkswagen Touareg is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2004 Hyundai Tiburon. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2004 Hyundai Tiburon would be higher. At 2,655 cc (6 cylinders), 2004 Hyundai Tiburon is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, both vehicles can yield 172 horse power. So under normal driving conditions, the acceleration of both vehicles should be relatively similar. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Volkswagen Touareg weights approximately 826 kg more than 2004 Hyundai Tiburon.
Because 2007 Volkswagen Touareg is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2004 Hyundai Tiburon. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2007 Volkswagen Touareg will offer significantly more control. 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, 2007 Volkswagen Touareg (400 Nm) has 155 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Hyundai Tiburon. (245 Nm). This means 2007 Volkswagen Touareg will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Hyundai Tiburon.
Compare all specifications:
2004 Hyundai Tiburon | 2007 Volkswagen Touareg | |
Make | Hyundai | Volkswagen |
Model | Tiburon | Touareg |
Year Released | 2004 | 2007 |
Body Type | Coupe | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2655 cc | 2458 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 5 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 172 HP | 172 HP |
Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 3500 RPM |
Torque | 245 Nm | 400 Nm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 18.0:1 |
Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1368 kg | 2194 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4400 mm | 4760 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1770 mm | 1930 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1730 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2610 mm | 2860 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 10.7 L/100km | 9.9 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 55 L | 100 L |