2008 Hyundai Tiburon vs. 2006 Kia Sportage
To start off, 2008 Hyundai Tiburon is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2006 Kia Sportage. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2006 Kia Sportage would be higher. At 2,656 cc (6 cylinders), 2008 Hyundai Tiburon is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Hyundai Tiburon (172 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 32 more horse power than 2006 Kia Sportage. (140 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2008 Hyundai Tiburon should accelerate faster than 2006 Kia Sportage.
Because 2006 Kia Sportage is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2008 Hyundai Tiburon. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2006 Kia Sportage 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 Hyundai Tiburon (245 Nm @ 3800 RPM) has 61 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Kia Sportage. (184 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2008 Hyundai Tiburon will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Kia Sportage.
Compare all specifications:
2008 Hyundai Tiburon | 2006 Kia Sportage | |
Make | Hyundai | Kia |
Model | Tiburon | Sportage |
Year Released | 2008 | 2006 |
Body Type | Coupe | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2656 cc | 1983 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 172 HP | 140 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 245 Nm | 184 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3800 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 10.1:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline - Premium |
Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Length | 4400 mm | 4360 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1770 mm | 1810 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1340 mm | 1700 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2540 mm | 2640 mm |
Fuel Consumption Highway | 9.8 L/100km | 8.9 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption City | 14.7 L/100km | 10.8 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 55 L | 58 L |