2008 Hyundai Tiburon vs. 2006 Volvo V70
To start off, 2008 Hyundai Tiburon is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2006 Volvo V70. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2006 Volvo V70 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. 2006 Volvo V70 weights approximately 236 kg more than 2008 Hyundai Tiburon.
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 25 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Volvo V70. (225 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2008 Hyundai Tiburon will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Volvo V70. 2006 Volvo V70 has automatic transmission and 2008 Hyundai Tiburon has manual transmission. 2008 Hyundai Tiburon will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2006 Volvo V70 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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2008 Hyundai Tiburon | 2006 Volvo V70 | |
Make | Hyundai | Volvo |
Model | Tiburon | V70 |
Year Released | 2008 | 2006 |
Body Type | Coupe | Station Wagon |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2655 cc | 2442 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 5 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 0 HP | 168 HP |
Torque | 250 Nm | 225 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1800 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 10.3:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
Top Speed | 220 km/hour | 205 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 8.2 seconds | 9.3 seconds |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1333 kg | 1569 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4290 mm | 4720 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1490 mm | 1470 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2540 mm | 2760 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 11 L/100km | 9.8 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 55 L | 70 L |