2008 Hyundai Tiburon vs. 2013 Audi A3
To start off, 2013 Audi A3 is newer by 5 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 2,655 cc (4 cylinders), 2008 Hyundai Tiburon is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2013 Audi A3 weights approximately 172 kg more than 2008 Hyundai Tiburon.
Because 2013 Audi A3 is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2008 Hyundai Tiburon. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2013 Audi A3 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, 2013 Audi A3 (320 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 70 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Hyundai Tiburon. (250 Nm @ 1800 RPM). This means 2013 Audi A3 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Hyundai Tiburon.
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2008 Hyundai Tiburon | 2013 Audi A3 | |
Make | Hyundai | Audi |
Model | Tiburon | A3 |
Year Released | 2008 | 2013 |
Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2655 cc | 1984 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | W |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 0 HP | 138 HP |
Torque | 250 Nm | 320 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1800 RPM | 2500 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 16.5:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
Top Speed | 220 km/hour | 209 km/hour |
Drive Type | Front | AWD |
Transmission Type | Manual | CVT |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1333 kg | 1505 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4290 mm | 4292 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1490 mm | 1423 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2540 mm | 2578 mm |