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Hyundai Tiburon MPG & Fuel Cost by Year
9 model years · 2000–2008
15,000 mi/yr · regular gasoline $4.36/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026)
Hyundai Tiburon fuel economy at a glance
EPA has rated the Hyundai Tiburon for 9 model years, 2000 to 2008. Across those years its combined rating runs 19–24 MPG. The latest model year, 2008, has 5 configurations rated 19–23 MPG combined and costing $2,840–$3,440 a year to fuel at regular gasoline $4.36/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026). The most efficient configuration on record since 2000 is the 2001 Tiburon 2.0L 4-cyl FWD, at 24 MPG. EPA ratings go back to 1984: the earliest rating on this page is 23 MPG in 1997.
Hyundai Tiburon MPG by year
| Year | Gas (MPG) | $/yr |
|---|---|---|
| 2002-2008 (GK) Generation page | ||
| 2008 | 19–23 | $2,840–$3,440 |
| 2007 | 19–23 | $2,840–$3,440 |
| 2006 | 19–23 | $2,840–$3,440 |
| 2005 | 19–23 | $2,840–$3,440 |
| 2004 | 19–23 | $2,840–$3,440 |
| 2003 | 19–23 | $2,840–$3,440 |
| 2002 | 19–23 | $2,840–$3,440 |
| 2000-2001 (RD) Generation page | ||
| 2001 | 22–24 | $2,720–$2,970 |
| 2000 | 22–24 | $2,720–$2,970 |
Costs use the current EIA price set and 15,000 miles a year for every year, so years are comparable. Green marks the best year for each powertrain.
Hyundai Tiburon generations
2 generations between 2000 and 2008. Open one for the table of every model year and configuration.
2008 powertrain options
Hyundai Tiburon MPG history, 1997–1999
| Year | Gas (MPG) |
|---|---|
| 1999 | 22–23 |
| 1998 | 22–23 |
| 1997 | 21–23 |
EPA re-estimated the ratings of pre-2008 vehicles under its 2008 method; these are the re-estimated values.
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Frequently asked questions
What is the Hyundai Tiburon's gas mileage by year?
EPA combined ratings for the Hyundai Tiburon run 19–24 MPG across model years 2000 to 2008. The latest year, 2008, is rated 19–23 MPG.
Which Hyundai Tiburon model year has the best gas mileage?
The 2001 Hyundai Tiburon Tiburon 2.0L 4-cyl FWD has the highest combined rating since 2000, at 24 MPG.
How much does a Hyundai Tiburon cost to fuel per year?
For MY2008, EPA-rated configurations cost $2,840–$3,440 a year to fuel, driving 15,000 miles at regular gasoline $4.36/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026). The most efficient one costs $2,840.
Has the Hyundai Tiburon's fuel economy improved over time?
No. The most efficient configuration moved from 24 MPG in 2000 to 23 MPG in 2008, 1 MPG less. Going back further, the best rating in 1984 was 23 MPG.
Which Hyundai Tiburon model years have the same ratings?
EPA lists identical ratings as the previous year for 2001, 2006. The generation pages mark those years "same EPA ratings" and point to the year that holds the full table.