2008 Audi Q7 vs. 2006 Hyundai Tiburon
To start off, 2008 Audi Q7 is newer by 2 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 3,595 cc (6 cylinders), 2008 Audi Q7 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Audi Q7 (276 HP @ 6200 RPM) has 104 more horse power than 2006 Hyundai Tiburon. (172 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2008 Audi Q7 should accelerate faster than 2006 Hyundai Tiburon. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Audi Q7 weights approximately 555 kg more than 2006 Hyundai Tiburon. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2008 Audi Q7 is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2006 Hyundai Tiburon. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2008 Audi Q7 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 Audi Q7 (360 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 115 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Hyundai Tiburon. (245 Nm @ 3800 RPM). This means 2008 Audi Q7 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Hyundai Tiburon.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 Audi Q7 | 2006 Hyundai Tiburon | |
| Make | Audi | Hyundai |
| Model | Q7 | Tiburon |
| Year Released | 2008 | 2006 |
| Body Type | SUV | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3595 cc | 2655 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 276 HP | 172 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6200 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 360 Nm | 245 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 3800 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 11.0:1 | 10.0:1 |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2240 kg | 1685 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5090 mm | 4400 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1990 mm | 1770 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1740 mm | 1340 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3010 mm | 2540 mm |
| Fuel Consumption City | 16.8 L/100km | 12.5 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 13 L/100km | 10.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 100 L | 55 L |
