How much does the 2008 Hyundai Tiburon cost?

The 2008 Hyundai Tiburon has a starting MSRP of $17,270, ranging up to $22,770 for the top trim. Trim pricing includes GS from $17,270; GT from $20,170; SE from $22,620; GT Limited from $22,770.

What is the fuel economy of the 2008 Hyundai Tiburon?

The 2008 Hyundai Tiburon achieves up to 23 MPG combined (EPA estimate), depending on trim and configuration.

How much cargo space does the 2008 Hyundai Tiburon have?

The 2008 Hyundai Tiburon offers up to 14.8 cubic feet of cargo capacity, depending on trim and seating configuration.

How many trims does the 2008 Hyundai Tiburon come in?

The 2008 Hyundai Tiburon is available in 4 trims (6 total configurations) across Hatchback body styles with front wheel drive.

2008 Hyundai Tiburon

4 trims · 6 configurations · Hatchback

Starting MSRP

$17,270 – $22,770

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Pricing

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MSRP by trim

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Purchase information

Based on GS

Total price (GS MSRP)

$17,270

Typical monthly

$342/mo

Avg. APR

7.00%

60-month loan estimate for good credit (rates as of 2026-07-11). Not a credit offer; actual APR varies by lender, credit, and dealer.

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Compare 2008 Hyundai Tiburon trims

GS
2 configurations
MSRP
$17,270 – $18,370
Fuel economy (city/hwy)
20/28
Horsepower
138 hp
Torque
136 lb-ft
Engine
2L I4 gas
Seating
4
Drivetrain
FWD
Cargo (cu ft)
14.8
Max towing
—
GT
2 configurations
MSRP
$20,170 – $21,270
Fuel economy (city/hwy)
17/24
Horsepower
172 hp
Torque
181 lb-ft
Engine
2.7L V6 gas
Seating
4
Drivetrain
FWD
Cargo (cu ft)
14.8
Max towing
—
SE
MSRP
$22,620
Fuel economy (city/hwy)
17/24
Horsepower
172 hp
Torque
181 lb-ft
Engine
2.7L V6 gas
Seating
4
Drivetrain
FWD
Cargo (cu ft)
14.8
Max towing
—
GT Limited
MSRP
$22,770
Fuel economy (city/hwy)
17/24
Horsepower
172 hp
Torque
181 lb-ft
Engine
2.7L V6 gas
Seating
4
Drivetrain
FWD
Cargo (cu ft)
14.8
Max towing
—

Compare 2008 Hyundai Tiburon trim specifications
Spec	GS2 configurations	GT2 configurations	SE	GT Limited
MSRP	$17,270 – $18,370	$20,170 – $21,270	$22,620	$22,770
Fuel economy (city/hwy)	20/28	17/24	17/24	17/24
Horsepower	138 hp	172 hp	172 hp	172 hp
Torque	136 lb-ft	181 lb-ft	181 lb-ft	181 lb-ft
Engine	2L I4 gas	2.7L V6 gas	2.7L V6 gas	2.7L V6 gas
Seating	4	4	4	4
Drivetrain	FWD	FWD	FWD	FWD
Cargo (cu ft)	14.8	14.8	14.8	14.8
Max towing	—	—	—	—

Specifications shown for each trim’s base configuration; drivetrain, cab, and box options vary within a trim, and MSRP shows the full range. MSRP excludes destination fees, taxes, and dealer-installed options.

Full specifications

Shown for each trim's base configuration. Drivetrain, cab, and box options within a trim can change dimensions, capacities, and fuel economy.

Engine & drivetrain

Engine type: GSgas
GTgas
SEgas
GT Limitedgas
Fuel type: GSregular unleaded
GTregular unleaded
SEregular unleaded
GT Limitedregular unleaded
Cylinders: GSI4
GTV6
SEV6
GT LimitedV6
Displacement: GS2 L
GT2.7 L
SE2.7 L
GT Limited2.7 L
Horsepower: GS138 hp
GT172 hp
SE172 hp
GT Limited172 hp
Torque: GS136 lb-ft
GT181 lb-ft
SE181 lb-ft
GT Limited181 lb-ft
Transmission: GS5-speed manual
GT5-speed manual
SE6-speed manual
GT Limited4-speed shiftable automatic
Drivetrain: GSfront wheel drive
GTfront wheel drive
SEfront wheel drive
GT Limitedfront wheel drive

Dimensions

Body type: GSHatchback
GTHatchback
SEHatchback
GT LimitedHatchback
Doors: GS3
GT3
SE3
GT Limited3
Seating: GS4
GT4
SE4
GT Limited4
Length: GS173 in
GT173 in
SE173 in
GT Limited173 in
Width: GS69.3 in
GT69.3 in
SE69.3 in
GT Limited69.3 in
Height: GS52.4 in
GT52.4 in
SE52.4 in
GT Limited52.4 in
Wheelbase: GS99.6 in
GT99.6 in
SE99.6 in
GT Limited99.6 in

Capacity & weight

Cargo capacity: GS14.8 cu ft
GT14.8 cu ft
SE14.8 cu ft
GT Limited14.8 cu ft
Curb weight: GS2,898 lbs
GT2,969 lbs
SE2,986 lbs
GT Limited3,010 lbs
Fuel tank: GS14.5 gal
GT14.5 gal
SE14.5 gal
GT Limited14.5 gal

Fuel economy & EV

Combined MPG: GS23
GT20
SE20
GT Limited20
City MPG: GS20
GT17
SE17
GT Limited17
Highway MPG: GS28
GT24
SE24
GT Limited24

Full specifications by trim
Spec	GS	GT	SE	GT Limited
Engine & drivetrain
Engine type	gas	gas	gas	gas
Fuel type	regular unleaded	regular unleaded	regular unleaded	regular unleaded
Cylinders	I4	V6	V6	V6
Displacement	2 L	2.7 L	2.7 L	2.7 L
Horsepower	138 hp	172 hp	172 hp	172 hp
Torque	136 lb-ft	181 lb-ft	181 lb-ft	181 lb-ft
Transmission	5-speed manual	5-speed manual	6-speed manual	4-speed shiftable automatic
Drivetrain	front wheel drive	front wheel drive	front wheel drive	front wheel drive
Dimensions
Body type	Hatchback	Hatchback	Hatchback	Hatchback
Doors	3	3	3	3
Seating	4	4	4	4
Length	173 in	173 in	173 in	173 in
Width	69.3 in	69.3 in	69.3 in	69.3 in
Height	52.4 in	52.4 in	52.4 in	52.4 in
Wheelbase	99.6 in	99.6 in	99.6 in	99.6 in
Capacity & weight
Cargo capacity	14.8 cu ft	14.8 cu ft	14.8 cu ft	14.8 cu ft
Curb weight	2,898 lbs	2,969 lbs	2,986 lbs	3,010 lbs
Fuel tank	14.5 gal	14.5 gal	14.5 gal	14.5 gal
Fuel economy & EV
Combined MPG	23	20	20	20
City MPG	20	17	17	17
Highway MPG	28	24	24	24