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BMW 323 vs. Hyundai Tiburon

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Highlights

Highlights comparison
2000 BMW 3232008 Hyundai Tiburon
Starting MSRP
$26,990
$17,270
Engine Type
Gas 6-Cyl
Gas I4
MPG
19 City / 27 Hwy
20 City / 28 Hwy
Horsepower
170 hp
138 hp
Drive Type
Rear Wheel Drive
Front Wheel Drive
Seating Capacity
5
4
Basic Warranty
4 yr / 50,000 mi
5 yr / 60,000 mi

Engine

Engine comparison
2000 BMW 3232008 Hyundai Tiburon
Engine Type
Gas 6-Cyl
Gas I4
Displacement
2.5/152
2.0L/122
SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM
170 @ 5500
138 @ 6000
SAE Net Torque @ RPM
181 @ 3500
136 @ 4500
Transmission Options
  • M/T
  • A/T
  • Transmission w/Dual Shift Mode
  • 5-Speed A/T
  • 5-Speed M/T
  • M/T
  • 5-Speed M/T
MPG
19 City / 27 Hwy
20 City / 28 Hwy
Total Cooling System Capacity
N/A
3.2 qts

Tires & Wheels

Tires & Wheels comparison
2000 BMW 3232008 Hyundai Tiburon
Front Tire Size
P195/65HR15
P205/55VR16
Rear Tire Size
P195/65HR15
P205/55VR16
Spare Tire Size
P195/65HR15
Compact
Front Wheel Size
15 x 6.5 in
16 x 6.5 in
Rear Wheel Size
15 x 6.5 in
16 x 6.5 in
Spare Wheel Size
15 x 6.5 in
Compact in
Front Wheel Material
Alloy
Aluminum
Rear Wheel Material
Alloy
Aluminum
Spare Wheel Material
Alloy
N/A

Suspension

Suspension comparison
2000 BMW 3232008 Hyundai Tiburon
Suspension Type - Front
MacPherson Strut
Independent
Suspension Type - Rear
Multi-Link
Independent
Suspension Type - Front (Cont.)
w/Lower Arms
MacPherson Strut
Suspension Type - Rear (Cont.)
w/Upper Arms
Multi-Link

Steering

Steering comparison
2000 BMW 3232008 Hyundai Tiburon
Steering Type
Pwr Rack & Pinion
Pwr Rack & Pinion
Steering Ratio (:1), Overall
15
14
Lock to Lock Turns (Steering)
N/A
3
Turning Diameter - Curb to Curb
34 ft
36 ft
Turning Diameter - Wall to Wall
N/A
N/A

Measurements

Measurements comparison
2000 BMW 3232008 Hyundai Tiburon
Front Head Room
38 in
38 in
Front Shoulder Room
54 in
54 in
Front Hip Room
N/A
52 in
Second Head Room
38 in
34 in
Second Leg Room
35 in
30 in
Second Shoulder Room
54 in
51 in
Second Hip Room
N/A
45 in
Wheelbase
107 in
100 in
Length, Overall
176 in
173 in
Width, Max w/o mirrors
69 in
69 in
Height, Overall
56 in
52 in
Track Width, Front
58 in
59 in
Track Width, Rear
59 in
59 in
Min Ground Clearance
4 in
N/A
Liftover Height
N/A
N/A
Trunk Volume
11 ft³
15 ft³
Front Leg Room
41 in
43 in
Passenger Capacity
5
4
Passenger Volume
91 ft³
82 ft³

Weight & Capacity

Weight & Capacity comparison
2000 BMW 3232008 Hyundai Tiburon
Aux Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx
N/A
N/A
Base Curb Weight
3,153 lbs
2,898 lbs
Dead Weight Hitch - Max Trailer Wt.
Not Available lbs
N/A
Dead Weight Hitch - Max Tongue Wt.
Not Available lbs
N/A
Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Trailer Wt.
Not Available lbs
Not Available lbs
Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Tongue Wt.
Not Available lbs
Not Available lbs
Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx
17 gal
15 gal

Electrical

Electrical comparison
2000 BMW 3232008 Hyundai Tiburon
Cold Cranking Amps @ 0° F (Primary)
N/A
N/A
Maximum Alternator Capacity (amps)
120
90

Brakes

Brakes comparison
2000 BMW 3232008 Hyundai Tiburon
Brake Type
Pwr-Assisted
Pwr
Brake ABS System
Four-Wheel
4-wheel
Brake ABS System (Second Line)
N/A
N/A
Disc - Front (Yes or )
Yes
Yes
Disc - Rear (Yes or )
Yes
Yes
Front Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness
11.26 x -TBD- in
11.0 x -TBD- in
Rear Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness
10.87 x -TBD- in
10.2 x -TBD- in
Drum - Rear (Yes or )
Not Available
Not Available

FAQ

Which is more reliable, the 2000 BMW 323 or the 2008 Hyundai Tiburon?

The 2008 Hyundai Tiburon is more reliable than the 2000 BMW 323 according to Cars.com consumers, with a reliability rating of 4.4 for the 2008 Tiburon versus a reliability rating of 4.3 for the 2000 323.

Which is more fuel efficient, the 2000 BMW 323 or the 2008 Hyundai Tiburon?

The 2000 BMW 323 and the 2008 Hyundai Tiburon both get 0 MPG combined.

Which car is cheaper, the 2000 BMW 323 or the 2008 Hyundai Tiburon?

The 2008 Hyundai Tiburon is cheaper than the 2000 BMW 323 with a $17,270 starting MSRP versus a $26,990 starting MSRP.

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