2008 Hyundai Tiburon vs. 2012 Volkswagen GTD
To start off, 2012 Volkswagen GTD is newer by 4 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 2,000 cc (4 cylinders), 2012 Volkswagen GTD is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Volkswagen GTD (168 HP @ 4200 RPM) has 30 more horse power than 2008 Hyundai Tiburon. (138 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Volkswagen GTD should accelerate faster than 2008 Hyundai Tiburon. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Volkswagen GTD weights approximately 347 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.
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, 2012 Volkswagen GTD (350 Nm @ 1750 RPM) has 166 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Hyundai Tiburon. (184 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2012 Volkswagen GTD will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Hyundai Tiburon.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 Hyundai Tiburon | 2012 Volkswagen GTD | |
| Make | Hyundai | Volkswagen |
| Model | Tiburon | GTD |
| Year Released | 2008 | 2012 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1999 cc | 2000 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 138 HP | 168 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Torque | 184 Nm | 350 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 1750 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | 6-speed manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1062 kg | 1409 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4400 mm | 4213 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1770 mm | 1786 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1340 mm | 1501 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2540 mm | 2578 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Highway | 8.4 L/100km | 4.3 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 11.8 L/100km | 6.5 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 6.4 L/100km | 5.1 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 55 L | 55 L |
