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Hyundai Tiburon vs Volkswagen Beetle

Side-by-side comparison from manufacturer specifications, NHTSA safety data, and live dealer listings.

Vehicles

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2008 Hyundai Tiburon

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2019 Volkswagen Beetle

Overview

SpecHyundai TiburonGSVolkswagen Beetle2.0T S
Selected trimGS2.0T S
Body styleHatchbackHatchback
Drivetrainfront wheel drivefront wheel drive
Fuel typeregular unleadedregular unleaded
Transmission5-speed manual6-speed shiftable automatic
Engine typegasgas
Model year20082019

Pricing & market

SpecHyundai TiburonGSVolkswagen Beetle2.0T S
MSRP$17,270 (best)$20,895
For sale now00

Fuel economy & range

SpecHyundai TiburonGSVolkswagen Beetle2.0T S
Combined MPG23 MPG29 MPG (best)
City MPG20 MPG26 MPG (best)
Highway MPG28 MPG33 MPG (best)
Fuel tank14.5 gal14.5 gal

Performance

SpecHyundai TiburonGSVolkswagen Beetle2.0T S
Horsepower138 hp174 hp (best)
Torque136 lb-ft184 lb-ft (best)
Engine size2 L2 L
CylindersI4I4

Size & capability

SpecHyundai TiburonGSVolkswagen Beetle2.0T S
Seating4 seats4 seats
Doors33
Cargo volume14.8 cu ft29.9 cu ft (best)
Payload705 lbs (best)
Curb weight2,898 lbs (best)3,045 lbs
Ground clearance5.7 in (best)
Wheelbase99.6 in100.1 in (best)
Length173 in (best)168.8 in
Width69.3 in71.9 in (best)
Height52.4 in58.6 in (best)

Safety & recalls

SpecHyundai TiburonGSVolkswagen Beetle2.0T S
Frontal crash (driver)5 / 5 ★ (best)
Frontal crash (passenger)4 / 5 ★ (best)
Rollover4 / 5 ★ (best)
Open recalls (YMM scope)None reportedNone reported

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.

TrimHyundai TiburonVolkswagen Beetle
1

GS

$17,270 MSRP(Currently comparing)

2.0T S

$20,895 MSRP(Currently comparing)

2

GS

$18,370 MSRP

2.0T S

$25,995 MSRP

3

GT

$20,170 MSRP

2.0T Final Edition SE

$23,045 MSRP

4

GT

$21,270 MSRP

2.0T Final Edition SE

$27,295 MSRP

5

SE

$22,620 MSRP

2.0T SE

$24,395 MSRP

6

GT Limited

$22,770 MSRP

2.0T SE

$28,395 MSRP

7

2.0T Final Edition SEL

$25,995 MSRP

8

2.0T Final Edition SEL

$29,995 MSRP

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