2006 Hyundai Tiburon vs. 2007 Renault Clio
To start off, 2007 Renault Clio is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2006 Hyundai Tiburon. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2006 Hyundai Tiburon would be higher. At 2,656 cc (6 cylinders), 2006 Hyundai Tiburon is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Hyundai Tiburon (176 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 65 more horse power than 2007 Renault Clio. (111 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 Hyundai Tiburon should accelerate faster than 2007 Renault Clio. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Hyundai Tiburon weights approximately 510 kg more than 2007 Renault Clio. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 2006 Hyundai Tiburon (250 Nm @ 1800 RPM) has 99 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Renault Clio. (151 Nm @ 4250 RPM). This means 2006 Hyundai Tiburon will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Renault Clio. 2007 Renault Clio has automatic transmission and 2006 Hyundai Tiburon has manual transmission. 2006 Hyundai Tiburon will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2007 Renault Clio will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 Hyundai Tiburon | 2007 Renault Clio | |
| Make | Hyundai | Renault |
| Model | Tiburon | Clio |
| Year Released | 2006 | 2007 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Hatchback |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 2656 cc | 1598 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 176 HP | 111 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 250 Nm | 151 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1800 RPM | 4250 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 86.7 mm | 79.5 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 75 mm | 80.5 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 9.8:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Top Speed | 220 km/hour | 186 km/hour |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 8.2 seconds | 12.2 seconds |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1990 kg | 1480 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4520 mm | 3990 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1680 mm | 1710 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2540 mm | 2580 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 11.2 L/100km | 7.5 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 55 L | 55 L |
