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BMW 128 vs. Hyundai Tiburon

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Highlights

Highlights comparison
2013 BMW 1282008 Hyundai Tiburon
Starting MSRP
$31,500
$17,270
Engine Type
Gas I6
Gas I4
MPG
Not available
20 City / 28 Hwy
Horsepower
230 hp
138 hp
Drive Type
Rear Wheel Drive
Front Wheel Drive
Seating Capacity
4
4
Basic Warranty
4 yr / 50,000 mi
5 yr / 60,000 mi

Engine

Engine comparison
2013 BMW 1282008 Hyundai Tiburon
Engine Type
Gas I6
Gas I4
SAE Net Torque @ RPM
200 @ 2750
136 @ 4500
SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM
230 @ 6500
138 @ 6000
Displacement
3.0L/183
2.0L/122
Transmission Options
  • 6-Speed A/T
  • M/T
  • 6-Speed M/T
  • A/T
  • Transmission w/Dual Shift Mode
  • M/T
  • 5-Speed M/T
MPG
Not available
20 City / 28 Hwy
Total Cooling System Capacity
N/A
3.2 qts

Tires & Wheels

Tires & Wheels comparison
2013 BMW 1282008 Hyundai Tiburon
Front Wheel Material
Aluminum
Aluminum
Rear Tire Size
P205/50R17
P205/55VR16
Rear Wheel Size
17 x 7.0 in
16 x 6.5 in
Spare Wheel Material
Not Available
N/A
Rear Wheel Material
Aluminum
Aluminum
Spare Tire Size
Not Available
Compact
Spare Wheel Size
Not Available in
Compact in
Front Tire Size
P205/50R17
P205/55VR16
Front Wheel Size
17 x 7.0 in
16 x 6.5 in

Suspension

Suspension comparison
2013 BMW 1282008 Hyundai Tiburon
Suspension Type - Rear (Cont.)
Not Available
Multi-Link
Suspension Type - Front (Cont.)
Not Available
MacPherson Strut
Suspension Type - Front
Independent
Independent
Suspension Type - Rear
Multi-Link
Independent

Steering

Steering comparison
2013 BMW 1282008 Hyundai Tiburon
Steering Ratio (:1), Overall
16
14
Turning Diameter - Wall to Wall
N/A
N/A
Steering Type
Pwr Rack & Pinion
Pwr Rack & Pinion
Lock to Lock Turns (Steering)
N/A
3
Turning Diameter - Curb to Curb
35 ft
36 ft

Measurements

Measurements comparison
2013 BMW 1282008 Hyundai Tiburon
Second Leg Room
32 in
30 in
Track Width, Rear
60 in
59 in
Front Shoulder Room
54 in
54 in
Front Head Room
38 in
38 in
Track Width, Front
58 in
59 in
Front Hip Room
N/A
52 in
Height, Overall
56 in
52 in
Liftover Height
N/A
N/A
Second Shoulder Room
53 in
51 in
Front Leg Room
41 in
43 in
Trunk Volume
10 ft³
15 ft³
Width, Max w/o mirrors
69 in
69 in
Wheelbase
105 in
100 in
Second Head Room
37 in
34 in
Second Hip Room
N/A
45 in
Length, Overall
172 in
173 in
Passenger Capacity
4
4
Passenger Volume
86 ft³
82 ft³
Min Ground Clearance
N/A
N/A

Weight & Capacity

Weight & Capacity comparison
2013 BMW 1282008 Hyundai Tiburon
Aux Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx
N/A
N/A
Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Tongue Wt.
Not Available lbs
Not Available lbs
Dead Weight Hitch - Max Tongue Wt.
N/A
N/A
Dead Weight Hitch - Max Trailer Wt.
N/A
N/A
Base Curb Weight
3,252 lbs
2,898 lbs
Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Trailer Wt.
Not Available lbs
Not Available lbs
Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx
14 gal
15 gal

Safety

Safety comparison
2013 BMW 1282008 Hyundai Tiburon
Stability Control
Standard
Not available

Entertainment

Entertainment comparison
2013 BMW 1282008 Hyundai Tiburon
Bluetooth®
Standard
Not available

Electrical

Electrical comparison
2013 BMW 1282008 Hyundai Tiburon
Maximum Alternator Capacity (amps)
180
90
Cold Cranking Amps @ 0° F (Primary)
N/A
N/A

Brakes

Brakes comparison
2013 BMW 1282008 Hyundai Tiburon
Rear Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness
11.800 x -TBD- in
10.2 x -TBD- in
Disc - Rear (Yes or )
Yes
Yes
Brake Type
Pwr
Pwr
Front Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness
11.800 x -TBD- in
11.0 x -TBD- in
Drum - Rear (Yes or )
Not Available
Not Available
Brake ABS System
4-Wheel
4-wheel
Brake ABS System (Second Line)
N/A
N/A
Disc - Front (Yes or )
Yes
Yes

FAQ

Which is more reliable, the 2013 BMW 128 or the 2008 Hyundai Tiburon?

The 2013 BMW 128 is more reliable than the 2008 Hyundai Tiburon according to Cars.com consumers, with a reliability rating of 4.7 for the 2013 128 versus a reliability rating of 4.4 for the 2008 Tiburon.

Which is more fuel efficient, the 2013 BMW 128 or the 2008 Hyundai Tiburon?

The 2013 BMW 128 and the 2008 Hyundai Tiburon both get 0 MPG combined.

Which car is cheaper, the 2013 BMW 128 or the 2008 Hyundai Tiburon?

The 2008 Hyundai Tiburon is cheaper than the 2013 BMW 128 with a $17,270 starting MSRP versus a $31,500 starting MSRP.

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