Hyundai Tiburon Specs — Dimensions & Weight by Generation

Quick answer

The 2009 Hyundai Tiburon, the latest model year on record, is 173.2″ long, 69.3″ wide and 52.4″ tall on a 99.6″ wheelbase, and weighs 2,952 lb. At 14.4 ft it fits a standard garage and leaves 3.6 ft spare in an 18-foot street space.

Every Hyundai Tiburon generation, measured

The biggest change came in 2003: the new car was 2.3″ longer and 332 lb heavier than the 1997–2002 one.

FIG.01·Hyundai Tiburon dimensions by generation
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

ROWS 2·SOURCE NHTSA vPIC / Transport Canada

Tiburon year by year

FIG.02·Hyundai Tiburon dimensions by model year
Model year	Length	Width	Wheelbase	Curb weight	Body styles
2009	173.2″	69.3″	99.6″	2,952 lb	3
2008	173.2″	69.3″	99.6″	2,952 lb	3
2007	173.2″	69.3″	99.6″	3,009 lb	3
2006	173.2″	69.3″	99.6″	3,009 lb	3
2005	173.2″	69.3″	99.6″	2,881 lb	2
2004	173.2″	69.3″	99.6″	2,881 lb	2
2003	173.2″	69.3″	99.6″	2,881 lb	2
2002	170.9″	68.1″	97.6″	2,549 lb	1
2001	170.9″	68.1″	97.6″	2,549 lb	1
2000	170.9″	68.1″	97.6″	2,549 lb	1
1999	170.9″	68.1″	97.6″	2,549 lb	1
1998	170.9″	68.1″	97.6″	2,549 lb	1
1997	170.9″	68.1″	96.9″	2,549 lb	1

ROWS 13·SOURCE Transport Canada vehicle specifications

Tiburon on the used market

In 50 Tiburon listings we have collected since June 2026, the 2003–2009 car is the most common: 44 of them (88%), at an average asking price of $4,075.

FIG.05·Hyundai Tiburon generations on the used market
Generation	Listings	Share	Average asking price	Average mileage
2003–2009	44	88%	$4,075	118,871 mi
1997–2002	6	12%	$2,499	191,406 mi

ROWS 2·SOURCE ForCar, US used-car listings collected since June 2026

Will a Tiburon fit

FIG.02·Hyundai Tiburon — will it fit
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

ROWS 3·SOURCE ForCar, computed from vehicle dimensions

Against cars of the same length

FIG.03·Hyundai Tiburon against similar-sized cars
Measure	This car	Typical of 794 cars within 10″ of its length	Difference
Width	69.3″	70.1″	−0.8″
Wheelbase	99.6″	102.8″	−3.2″
Curb weight	2,952 lb	3,183 lb	−231 lb

ROWS 3·SOURCE ForCar, computed across vehicles of similar length

Tiburon against its rivals

FIG.04·Hyundai Tiburon against its rivals
Model	Model year	Length	Width	Curb weight
Hyundai Tiburon (this car)	2009	173.2″	69.3″	2,952 lb
Chevrolet Cobalt	2010	180.3″	68.1″	2,829 lb
Volkswagen Rabbit	2009	165.7″	69.3″	2,974 lb

ROWS 3·SOURCE NHTSA vPIC / Transport Canada; rivals: same EPA class and body, most searched

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Frequently asked questions

Is the 2009 Tiburon bigger than the 2008?

No. The 2009 and 2008 Tiburon are the same size and weight.

Which is bigger, the Tiburon or the Chevrolet Cobalt?

The 2010 Chevrolet Cobalt is 7.1″ longer and 123 lb lighter than the 2009 Tiburon.

How much does a used Tiburon cost?

In our listings collected since June 2026, the average asking price runs from $2,499 for the 1997–2002 car to $4,075 for the 2003–2009 one, across 50 listings.

Dimensions from NHTSA vPIC and Transport Canada vehicle records, manufacturer-declared for 13 Tiburon model years, 1997 to 2009. Metric values converted to inches and pounds; generation boundaries are estimated from changes in size (how we measure). Last updated Nov 2026. — ForCar Reviewed by Denis Kataev, founder of ForCar.

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