2008 Hyundai Tiburon vs. 2009 Toyota RAV4

To start off, 2009 Toyota RAV4 is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2008 Hyundai Tiburon. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2008 Hyundai Tiburon would be higher. At 2,656 cc (6 cylinders), 2008 Hyundai Tiburon is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Toyota RAV4 (179 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 7 more horse power than 2008 Hyundai Tiburon. (172 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2009 Toyota RAV4 should accelerate faster than 2008 Hyundai Tiburon. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Toyota RAV4 weights approximately 9 kg more than 2008 Hyundai Tiburon. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.

Because 2009 Toyota RAV4 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, 2009 Toyota RAV4 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 12 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Toyota RAV4. (233 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2008 Hyundai Tiburon will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Toyota RAV4.

Compare all specifications:

2008 Hyundai Tiburon 2009 Toyota RAV4
Make Hyundai Toyota
Model Tiburon RAV4
Year Released 2008 2009
Body Type Coupe SUV
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 2656 cc 2494 cc
Engine Cylinders 6 cylinders 4 cylinders
Engine Type V in-line
Valves per Cylinder 4 valves 4 valves
Horse Power 172 HP 179 HP
Engine RPM 6000 RPM 6000 RPM
Torque 245 Nm 233 Nm
Torque RPM 3800 RPM 4000 RPM
Engine Compression Ratio 10.0:1 9.8:1
Fuel Type Gasoline - Premium Gasoline
Drive Type Front 4WD
Transmission Type Automatic Automatic
Number of Seats 4 seats 5 seats
Number of Doors 2 doors 5 doors
Vehicle Weight 1065 kg 1074 kg
Vehicle Length 4400 mm 4610 mm
Vehicle Width 1770 mm 1820 mm
Vehicle Height 1340 mm 1750 mm
Wheelbase Size 2540 mm 2670 mm
Fuel Consumption Highway 9.8 L/100km 8.7 L/100km
Fuel Consumption City 13.8 L/100km 11.2 L/100km
Fuel Consumption Overall 6.4 L/100km 9.8 L/100km
Fuel Tank Capacity 55 L 60 L


 

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