The 2008 Hyundai Tiburon window sticker reads 20 to 23 mpg combined depending on the engine: 23 for the 2L 4-cyl and 20 for the 2.7L 6-cyl.
The Hyundai Tiburon window sticker — build, options & years
The Hyundai Tiburon ran from 1997–2008 across 2 generations (1997–2002, 2003–2009).
For year-by-year recalls, MPG and safety, see the full Hyundai Tiburon VIN decoder.
What the Hyundai Tiburon sticker says about fuel
EPA figures for the 2008 Tiburon, averaged across its 2 versions:
The label also prints an estimated $2,900 a year in fuel at 15,000 miles, and 420 g/mi of CO₂. In its EPA class (Subcompact Cars, 2008) the best Tiburon version ranks #10 of 28 on combined MPG (the class best is 42 mpg).
How the Tiburon's sticker figure changed
Combined MPG by model year, 1997 to 2008:
Combined went from 23 mpg in 1997 to 22 in 2008; the best year on file is 2000 at 24 mpg. EPA revised its testing method in 2008, so stickers printed before and after that year are not directly comparable.
The Tiburon sticker against its rivals
On combined MPG the Tiburon trails all 2: its most efficient 2008 version reads 23 mpg, the Chevrolet Cobalt 30.
| Model | EPA year | Best combined | NHTSA overall |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hyundai Tiburon | 2008 | — | |
| Chevrolet Cobalt | 2010 | — | |
| Volkswagen Rabbit | 2009 | — |
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Tiburon window sticker — every model year
Any Tiburon from 1997–2008: the VIN carries the model year, so there is no year to pick. Other Hyundai models: Hyundai window stickers.
Other Hyundai window stickers
| Model | Years covered | Class | Best EPA figure |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hyundai Santa Fe | Small Sport Utility Vehicle 4WD | 36 mpg | |
| Hyundai Palisade | Standard Sport Utility Vehicle 4WD | 34 mpg | |
| Hyundai Elantra | Midsize Cars | 54 mpg | |
| Hyundai Tucson | Small Sport Utility Vehicle 4WD | 50 mpg | |
| Hyundai Sonata | Large Cars | 52 mpg | |
| Hyundai Kona | Small Sport Utility Vehicle 2WD | 120 mpg |
Where to find the VIN on a Hyundai Tiburon
- WindshieldLower-left corner, driver's side, readable from outside without opening anything.
- Door jambOn the driver's door frame of every Tiburon, next to the tire-pressure and build-date plate.
- DocumentsRegistration, title and insurance card — on a Hyundai Tiburon all three must show the same number.
Window sticker — frequently asked
What MPG does the Hyundai Tiburon window sticker show?
The 2008 label shows up to 23 mpg combined, #10 of 28 in its EPA class (Subcompact Cars). EPA puts the fuel bill at about $2,900 a year.
Does the Tiburon sticker show better MPG than the Chevrolet Cobalt?
No: the most efficient 2008 Tiburon reads 23 mpg combined, the 2010 Chevrolet Cobalt 30.
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