2008 Hyundai Tiburon Specs, MPG & Trims
EPA fuel-economy data and specifications for the 2008 Hyundai Tiburon (19–23 MPG combined) across 5 listed configurations.
Overview
- Body class
- Subcompact Cars
- Drive
- Front-Wheel Drive
- Transmissions
- Automatic 4-spd, Manual 5-spd, Manual 6-spd
- Engine
- 4-cyl, 2.0 L; 6-cyl, 2.7 L
- Fuel type
- Regular Gasoline
- Combined MPG
- 19–23 MPG
- Annual fuel cost
- $2,900–$3,550
- 5-year fuel cost
- −$5,750 to −$2,500 more than average
- Configurations
- 5
MPG & fuel economy
City, highway and combined values below are EPA estimates. Where a powertrain has several configurations, the table shows the lowest–highest reported value. Electric configurations use MPGe.
| Powertrain | City | Highway | Combined | Annual fuel cost | CO2 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4-cyl 2.0 L · Regular Gasoline · Front-Wheel Drive | 20 | 27–28 | 22–23 | $2,900–$3,050 | — |
| 6-cyl 2.7 L · Regular Gasoline · Front-Wheel Drive | 16–17 | 24 | 19–20 | $3,350–$3,550 | — |
Configurations & engine comparison
Each row is one configuration/engine combination reported by the EPA for this model year. Missing EPA values are shown as —.
| Configuration / engine | Drive | Transmission | Cyl. | Displ. (L) | Fuel type | City | Hwy | Comb. | Annual cost | 5-YR COST | FE | GHG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tiburon | Front-Wheel Drive | Automatic 4-spd | 4 | 2.0 | Regular Gasoline | 20 | 27 | 22 | $3,050 | −$3,250 | — | — |
| Tiburon | Front-Wheel Drive | Automatic 4-spd | 6 | 2.7 | Regular Gasoline | 17 | 24 | 20 | $3,350 | −$4,750 | — | — |
| Tiburon | Front-Wheel Drive | Manual 5-spd | 4 | 2.0 | Regular Gasoline | 20 | 28 | 23 | $2,900 | −$2,500 | — | — |
| Tiburon | Front-Wheel Drive | Manual 5-spd | 6 | 2.7 | Regular Gasoline | 17 | 24 | 20 | $3,350 | −$4,750 | — | — |
| Tiburon | Front-Wheel Drive | Manual 6-spd | 6 | 2.7 | Regular Gasoline | 16 | 24 | 19 | $3,550 | −$5,750 | — | — |
Frequently asked questions
What is the combined MPG of the 2008 Hyundai Tiburon?
According to EPA data, the 2008 Hyundai Tiburon is rated at 19–23 MPG combined for its conventional-fuel configurations.
How many cylinders does the 2008 Hyundai Tiburon have?
The EPA data lists 4 and 6 cylinders across its configurations.
What fuel type does the 2008 Hyundai Tiburon use?
It uses Regular Gasoline.
What is the annual fuel cost of the 2008 Hyundai Tiburon?
The EPA estimates annual fuel costs ranging from $2,900 to $3,550.
How much will the 2008 Hyundai Tiburon cost in fuel over 5 years?
According to EPA estimates, the 2008 Hyundai Tiburon 5-year fuel-cost difference is −$5,750 to −$2,500 relative to the average new vehicle (negative values mean the vehicle costs more than average).