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2008 Hyundai Tiburon MPG & fuel economy

The 2008 Hyundai Tiburon is a subcompact car offered in 5 EPA-rated configurations. The most efficient version returns 23 MPG combined (20 city / 28 highway) on regular gasoline. Across the lineup, combined ratings range from 19 to 23 MPG. Efficiency is unchanged from the 2007 model. Among 49 subcompact cars rated for 2008, it ranks 14th for lowest fuel cost. At 15,000 miles a year with $3.10/gal regular gas, it costs about $2,022 a year to fuel.

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Combined 23 MPG 20 MPG city · 28 MPG hwy
Driving range — not published for this model
Your fuel cost $2,022 15,000 mi/yr · $13.48 per 100 mi
Class rank, 2008 #14 of 49 Subcompact Cars by fuel cost

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Fuel average

The 2008 Hyundai Tiburon's fuel average is 9.8 km/L (10.2 L/100 km), or 23 MPG combined: 8.5 km/L in the city and 11.9 km/L on the highway.

MPGkm/LL/100 km
City208.511.8
Highway2811.98.4
Combined239.810.2

How it ranks among 2008 Subcompact Cars

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  1. 1MINI MiniE98 MPGe $918
  2. 2Toyota Yaris32 MPG $1,453
  3. 3Honda Civic CNG28 MPGe $1,554
  4. 4Honda Civic29 MPG $1,603
  5. 5Chevrolet Cobalt29 MPG $1,603
  6. 14Hyundai Tiburon23 MPG $2,022
  7. 49Aston Martin DB913 MPG $4,558
2008 TiburonOther subcompact carsClass median: $2,821/yr

Annual fuel cost at 15,000 miles and default prices; shorter bars cost less.

Tiburon MPG across model years

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5 EPA-rated configurations

ConfigurationTypeCityHwyCombinedRangeYour cost / yr
FWD · 2.0L 4-cyl · 5-speed manual
Tiburon		 Gas 20 MPG 28 MPG 23 MPG — $2,022
FWD · 2.0L 4-cyl · 4-speed automatic
Tiburon		 Gas 20 MPG 27 MPG 22 MPG — $2,114
FWD · 2.7L 6-cyl · 4-speed automatic
Tiburon		 Gas 17 MPG 24 MPG 20 MPG — $2,325
FWD · 2.7L 6-cyl · 5-speed manual
Tiburon		 Gas 17 MPG 24 MPG 20 MPG — $2,325
FWD · 2.7L 6-cyl · 6-speed manual
Tiburon		 Gas 16 MPG 24 MPG 19 MPG — $2,447

Specs (most efficient configuration)

Fuel
Regular gasoline
Engine / motor
2.0L 4-cyl
Transmission
5-speed manual
Drivetrain
FWD
Passenger volume
81 cu ft
Cargo volume
15 cu ft
Tailpipe CO₂
386 g/mi

2008 Hyundai Tiburon vs. rivals

vs Mitsubishi Eclipse 23 MPG · $2,022/yr Same fuel cost vs Volkswagen Beetle 23 MPG · $2,022/yr Same fuel cost vs MINI Clubman 32 MPG · $1,852/yr Clubman saves $170/yr vs Scion tC 24 MPG · $1,938/yr tC saves $84/yr vs MINI Cooper 32 MPG · $1,852/yr Cooper saves $170/yr vs Ford Mustang 20 MPG · $2,325/yr Tiburon saves $303/yr vs Volkswagen Eos 24 MPG · $2,469/yr Tiburon saves $447/yr vs Roush Performance Mustang 17 MPG · $3,485/yr Tiburon saves $1,464/yr

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Frequently asked questions

What is the gas mileage of the 2008 Hyundai Tiburon?

Up to 23 MPG combined (20 city / 28 highway); ratings range from 19 to 23 MPG depending on configuration.

What fuel does the 2008 Hyundai Tiburon use?

Regular gasoline.

What is the fuel average in km/L for the 2008 Hyundai Tiburon?

The 2008 Hyundai Tiburon's fuel average is 9.8 km/L (10.2 L/100 km), or 23 MPG combined: 8.5 km/L in the city and 11.9 km/L on the highway.

How much does it cost to fuel the 2008 Hyundai Tiburon per year?

About $2,022 at 15,000 miles a year with $3.10/gal regular gas, or $13.48 per 100 miles. Use the calculator on this page to plug in your own mileage and prices.

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