2004 Hyundai Tiburon vs. 2012 Volkswagen Touran
To start off, 2012 Volkswagen Touran is newer by 8 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, 2004 Hyundai Tiburon (173 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 69 more horse power than 2012 Volkswagen Touran. (104 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2004 Hyundai Tiburon should accelerate faster than 2012 Volkswagen Touran. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Volkswagen Touran weights approximately 74 kg more than 2004 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 Hyundai Tiburon (245 Nm) has 70 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Volkswagen Touran. (175 Nm). This means 2004 Hyundai Tiburon will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Volkswagen Touran.
Compare all specifications:
| 2004 Hyundai Tiburon | 2012 Volkswagen Touran | |
| Make | Hyundai | Volkswagen |
| Model | Tiburon | Touran |
| Year Released | 2004 | 2012 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Minivan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2655 cc | 1197 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 173 HP | 104 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 245 Nm | 175 Nm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 10.5:1 |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1379 kg | 1453 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4400 mm | 4400 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1770 mm | 1640 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1800 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2460 mm | 2680 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 10.8 L/100km | 6.4 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 55 L | 60 L |
