2008 Hyundai Tiburon vs. 2004 Volkswagen New Beetle
To start off, 2008 Hyundai Tiburon is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2004 Volkswagen New Beetle. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2004 Volkswagen New Beetle would be higher. At 2,655 cc (4 cylinders), 2008 Hyundai Tiburon is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Hyundai Tiburon weights approximately 2 kg more than 2004 Volkswagen New Beetle.
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, 2008 Hyundai Tiburon (250 Nm @ 1800 RPM) has 78 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Volkswagen New Beetle. (172 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 2008 Hyundai Tiburon will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Volkswagen New Beetle.
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2008 Hyundai Tiburon | 2004 Volkswagen New Beetle | |
Make | Hyundai | Volkswagen |
Model | Tiburon | New Beetle |
Year Released | 2008 | 2004 |
Body Type | Coupe | Convertible |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2655 cc | 1899 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 0 HP | 113 HP |
Torque | 250 Nm | 172 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1800 RPM | 3200 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 10.3:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
Top Speed | 220 km/hour | 185 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 8.2 seconds | 11.7 seconds |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 3 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1333 kg | 1331 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4290 mm | 4090 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1490 mm | 1510 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2540 mm | 2470 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 11 L/100km | 8.8 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 55 L | 55 L |