The current Hyundai Tiburon is 173.2″ long, 69.3″ wide, on a 99.6″ wheelbase, weighing 2,881 lb. Since 1997 it has grown 1% in length and gained 13% in weight. At 14.4 feet it fits a standard garage and fits a street parking space.
Every Hyundai Tiburon generation, measured
One row per generation. Watch the weight column — that is where most of the change happens, and it is the number that decides fuel use, tyre wear and how far the car takes to stop.
| Generation | Length | Width | Height | Wheelbase | Curb weight |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1997–2002 | 170.9″ | 68.1″ | 51.6″ | 96.9″ | 2,549 lb |
| 2003–2009 | 173.2″ | 69.3″ | 52.4″ | 99.6″ | 2,881 lb |
From 1997 to today the Tiburon gained 2.4″ of length (1%) and 333 lb of weight (13%). A modern compact often outweighs the mid-size car of a generation before.
Tiburon year by year
Measured every model year, not just at generation changes — 13 years on record. Small moves inside a generation are facelifts; the jumps are new platforms.
| Model year | Length | Width | Wheelbase | Curb weight | Body styles |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2009 | 173.2″ | 69.3″ | 99.6″ | 3 | |
| 2008 | 173.2″ | 69.3″ | 99.6″ | 3 | |
| 2007 | 173.2″ | 69.3″ | 99.6″ | 3 | |
| 2006 | 173.2″ | 69.3″ | 99.6″ | 3 | |
| 2005 | 173.2″ | 69.3″ | 99.6″ | 2 | |
| 2004 | 173.2″ | 69.3″ | 99.6″ | 2 | |
| 2003 | 173.2″ | 69.3″ | 99.6″ | 2 | |
| 2002 | 170.9″ | 68.1″ | 97.6″ | 1 | |
| 2001 | 170.9″ | 68.1″ | 97.6″ | 1 | |
| 2000 | 170.9″ | 68.1″ | 97.6″ | 1 | |
| 1999 | 170.9″ | 68.1″ | 97.6″ | 1 | |
| 1998 | 170.9″ | 68.1″ | 97.6″ | 1 | |
| 1997 | 170.9″ | 68.1″ | 96.9″ | 1 |
Will a Tiburon fit
The practical question behind every dimensions search. A single-car garage in the US is typically 20 feet deep; a street parking space is about 18. We allow a foot of clearance in both — nobody parks to the millimetre.
| Space | Typical size | This car | Verdict |
|---|---|---|---|
| Single garage | 20 ft deep | 14.4 ft | Fits, with room to open the door |
| Street parking space | 18 ft | 14.4 ft | Fits comfortably |
| Standard parking bay width | 8.5 ft wide | 5.8 ft | Room to open doors both sides |
Against cars of the same length
Compared with 745 vehicles within ten inches of the same length — a fair proxy for «cars of this size», regardless of what the marketing calls them.
| Measure | This car | Typical car of this length | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Width | 69.3″ | 70.1″ | -0.8″ |
| Wheelbase | 99.6″ | 102.4″ | -2.8″ |
| Curb weight | 2,881 lb | 3,146 lb | -265 lb |
A longer wheelbase for the same overall length means shorter overhangs — usually more cabin space and a steadier ride. Lighter than typical for its size generally means better fuel economy and shorter stopping distances.
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How we measure
Dimensions come from NHTSA vPIC and Transport Canada vehicle records — manufacturer-declared figures, held in metric and converted to inches and pounds for display.
One row per generation, not per model year: manufacturers rarely change the body between facelifts, and a table of forty near-identical rows helps nobody. Where a generation offered several body styles, the figures are the base measurements for that generation.
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Frequently asked questions
How long is a Hyundai Tiburon?
173.2″ (14′ 5″) in its current generation, 69.3″ wide and 52.4″ tall.
How much does a Hyundai Tiburon weigh?
2,881 lb at the kerb, which is 13% more than the first generation we hold from 1997.
Will a Tiburon fit in a garage?
At 14.4 feet it fits a standard 20-foot single garage with room to spare. A street parking space of 18 feet is comfortable.
Has the Tiburon got bigger over the years?
Yes — 2.4″ longer and 333 lb heavier since 1997, across 2 generations. Weight grew 13%, far faster than length.