Ford Aspire vs Hyundai Tiburon
Side-by-side comparison from manufacturer specifications, NHTSA safety data, and live dealer listings.
Vehicles
Vehicles
2008 Hyundai Tiburon
Overview
| Spec | Ford AspireBase | Hyundai TiburonGS |
|---|---|---|
| Selected trim | Base | GS |
| Body style | Hatchback | Hatchback |
| Drivetrain | front wheel drive | front wheel drive |
| Fuel type | regular unleaded | regular unleaded |
| Transmission | 5-speed manual | 5-speed manual |
| Engine type | gas | gas |
| Model year | 1997 | 2008 |
Pricing & market
| Spec | Ford AspireBase | Hyundai TiburonGS |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $0 (best) | $17,270 |
| For sale now | 0 | 0 |
Fuel economy & range
| Spec | Ford AspireBase | Hyundai TiburonGS |
|---|---|---|
| Combined MPG | 33 MPG (best) | 23 MPG |
| City MPG | 29 MPG (best) | 20 MPG |
| Highway MPG | 38 MPG (best) | 28 MPG |
| Fuel tank | 10 gal | 14.5 gal (best) |
Performance
| Spec | Ford AspireBase | Hyundai TiburonGS |
|---|---|---|
| Horsepower | 63 hp | 138 hp (best) |
| Torque | 74 lb-ft | 136 lb-ft (best) |
| Engine size | 1.3 L | 2 L (best) |
| Cylinders | I4 | I4 |
Size & capability
| Spec | Ford AspireBase | Hyundai TiburonGS |
|---|---|---|
| Seating | — | 4 seats (best) |
| Doors | 3 | 3 |
| Cargo volume | 37 cu ft (best) | 14.8 cu ft |
| Curb weight | 2,056 lbs (best) | 2,898 lbs |
| Wheelbase | 90.7 in | 99.6 in (best) |
| Length | 152.8 in | 173 in (best) |
| Width | 65.7 in | 69.3 in (best) |
| Height | 55.6 in (best) | 52.4 in |
Safety & recalls
| Spec | Ford AspireBase | Hyundai TiburonGS |
|---|---|---|
| Frontal crash (driver) | 4 / 5 ★ (best) | — |
| Frontal crash (passenger) | 4 / 5 ★ (best) | — |
| Open recalls (YMM scope) | None reported (best) | 1 |
Highlighted values indicate the better figure for that spec when a clear winner exists. Specs reflect the selected trim for each vehicle. Drag a vehicle header to reorder columns. MSRP and specifications are manufacturer data; listing prices and inventory come from live dealer listings. Safety ratings are from NHTSA.
Trim overview
All available trims with MSRP. The trim selected above is highlighted; comparison specs use that selection.
| Trim | Ford Aspire | Hyundai Tiburon |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Base $0 MSRP(Currently comparing) | GS $17,270 MSRP(Currently comparing) |
| 2 | Base $0 MSRP | GS $18,370 MSRP |
| 3 | — | GT $20,170 MSRP |
| 4 | — | GT $21,270 MSRP |
| 5 | — | SE $22,620 MSRP |
| 6 | — | GT Limited $22,770 MSRP |
Ford Aspire vs Hyundai Tiburon FAQ
- Which is better: 1997 Ford Aspire or 2008 Hyundai Tiburon?
- It depends on priorities. OpenDealer compares 1997 Ford Aspire vs 2008 Hyundai Tiburon on MSRP, fuel economy, horsepower, seating, towing, NHTSA safety ratings, and live market prices so you can weigh the tradeoffs.
- Which costs less: 1997 Ford Aspire or 2008 Hyundai Tiburon?
- Based on starting MSRP, the 1997 Ford Aspire starts lower at $0.
- Which has better startingMsrp: 1997 Ford Aspire or 2008 Hyundai Tiburon?
- The 1997 Ford Aspire leads on startingMsrp in this comparison (0).
- Which has better combinedMpg: 1997 Ford Aspire or 2008 Hyundai Tiburon?
- The 1997 Ford Aspire leads on combinedMpg in this comparison (33).
- Which has better horsepower: 1997 Ford Aspire or 2008 Hyundai Tiburon?
- The 2008 Hyundai Tiburon leads on horsepower in this comparison (172).
- Which has better seats: 1997 Ford Aspire or 2008 Hyundai Tiburon?
- The 2008 Hyundai Tiburon leads on seats in this comparison (4).