2007 Hyundai Tiburon vs. 2008 Volkswagen Passat
To start off, 2008 Volkswagen Passat is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2007 Hyundai Tiburon. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2007 Hyundai Tiburon would be higher. At 1,975 cc (4 cylinders), 2007 Hyundai Tiburon is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Hyundai Tiburon (137 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 9 more horse power than 2008 Volkswagen Passat. (128 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 Hyundai Tiburon should accelerate faster than 2008 Volkswagen Passat. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Volkswagen Passat weights approximately 70 kg more than 2007 Hyundai Tiburon.
Because 2008 Volkswagen Passat is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2007 Hyundai Tiburon. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2008 Volkswagen Passat 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, 2008 Volkswagen Passat (286 Nm @ 1750 RPM) has 101 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Hyundai Tiburon. (185 Nm @ 4800 RPM). This means 2008 Volkswagen Passat will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Hyundai Tiburon.
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2007 Hyundai Tiburon | 2008 Volkswagen Passat | |
Make | Hyundai | Volkswagen |
Model | Tiburon | Passat |
Year Released | 2007 | 2008 |
Body Type | Coupe | Station Wagon |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1975 cc | 1896 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 137 HP | 128 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 185 Nm | 286 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4800 RPM | 1750 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 82 mm | 79.5 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 93.5 mm | 95.5 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
Top Speed | 206 km/hour | 197 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 9.5 seconds | 10.7 seconds |
Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1280 kg | 1350 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4400 mm | 4690 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1770 mm | 1750 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1340 mm | 1500 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2540 mm | 2710 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 9.6 L/100km | 6.5 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 55 L | 62 L |