- Newest year: 2001
- Gas
- Small cars
- Same as 2000
2000-2001 Hyundai Tiburon MPG & Fuel Cost
2 model years · 22–24 MPG combined
15,000 mi/yr · regular gasoline $4.36/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026)
Cheaper to fuel than 7 of 10 small car configurations, MY2001. Ranked against all rated configurations, not sales-weighted.
2000-2001 Hyundai Tiburon at a glance
The 2000-2001 Hyundai Tiburon covers 2 model years in the EPA database (4 configurations in all), rated 22–24 MPG combined. The newest model year, 2001, costs about $2,720 a year to fuel for its most efficient version, the Tiburon 2.0L 4-cyl FWD (24 MPG), at regular gasoline $4.36/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026). EPA lists identical ratings for every model year of this generation.
EPA re-estimated ratings of 1985-2007 vehicles under its 2008 method; these figures are the re-estimated values.
2000-2001 Hyundai Tiburon by model year
What the 2001 Tiburon 2.0L 4-cyl FWD costs to drive
Per month
$227
$2,720 a year ÷ 12
Per 25 miles
$4.53
Per 100 miles
$18.13
Five years
$13,600
5 × the yearly cost, prices held at today's level
vs the small car median
$390less a year
Class median $3,110 a year, MY2001
Based on 15,000 miles a year and regular gasoline $4.36/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026).
2001 Hyundai Tiburon MPG
EPA re-estimated ratings of 1985-2007 vehicles under its 2008 method; these figures are the re-estimated values.
EPA lists the same ratings for the 2001 Hyundai Tiburon as for the 2000 model, so the configurations and costs are the ones in the 2000 section above.See 2000
Gas configurations (2)
| Trim | Engine | Drive | City | Hwy | Comb. | $/yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tiburon 2.0L 4-cyl FWD Manual 5-spd (Most efficient) | 2.0L 4-cyl | FWD | 21 | 29 | 24 | $2,720 |
| Tiburon 2.0L 4-cyl FWD Automatic 4-spd | 2.0L 4-cyl | FWD | 19 | 28 | 22 | $2,970 |
2000 Hyundai Tiburon MPG
22–24 MPG · $2,720–$2,970/yr
EPA re-estimated ratings of 1985-2007 vehicles under its 2008 method; these figures are the re-estimated values.
Gas configurations (2)
| Trim | Engine | Drive | City | Hwy | Comb. | $/yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tiburon 2.0L 4-cyl FWD Manual 5-spd (Most efficient) | 2.0L 4-cyl | FWD | 21 | 29 | 24 | $2,720 |
| Tiburon 2.0L 4-cyl FWD Automatic 4-spd | 2.0L 4-cyl | FWD | 19 | 28 | 22 | $2,970 |
Fuel cost by state
Yearly cost of the Tiburon 2.0L 4-cyl FWD: $3,700 in California and $2,370 in Texas, a $1,330 difference.
- California $3,700
- Washington $3,430
- New York $2,720
- Florida $2,570
- Texas $2,370
Similar cars
Closest combined MPG among MY2001 small car models.
Generations
- 2000-2001 (RD)
- 2002-2008 (GK)
Frequently asked questions
What gas mileage does the 2000-2001 Hyundai Tiburon get?
EPA rates the 2000-2001 Hyundai Tiburon at 22–24 MPG combined across 4 configurations and 2 model years. The most efficient version, the 2001 Tiburon 2.0L 4-cyl FWD, is rated 24 MPG (21 city, 29 highway).
Which years had the best MPG in the 2000-2001 Hyundai Tiburon?
Every model year of the 2000-2001 Hyundai Tiburon tops out at 24 MPG combined, so no year is better than another.
Did EPA ratings change during the 2000-2001 Hyundai Tiburon?
No. EPA lists the same ratings for every model year from 2000 to 2001.
How much does it cost to fuel a 2001 Hyundai Tiburon per year?
Driving 15,000 miles a year at regular gasoline $4.36/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026), the Tiburon 2.0L 4-cyl FWD costs about $2,720 a year. Across all 2 configurations the cost runs $2,720–$2,970 a year. That is a $250 difference between the cheapest and the costliest configuration.
How much does it cost to drive a 2001 Hyundai Tiburon 100 miles?
About $18.13 per 100 miles for the Tiburon 2.0L 4-cyl FWD at regular gasoline $4.36/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026), and between $18.13 and $19.80 across all configurations. That is the annual cost over 15,000 miles divided by 150.
Is the 2001 Hyundai Tiburon more efficient in the city or on the highway?
The Tiburon 2.0L 4-cyl FWD is rated 21 city and 29 highway MPG, so it is more efficient on the highway, by 8 MPG.
How does the 2001 Hyundai Tiburon compare with other small car configurations?
The Tiburon 2.0L 4-cyl FWD costs about $2,720 a year to fuel, $390 less than the class median of $3,110, and less than 7 of 10 small car configurations. The comparison covers all 309 rated small car configurations for MY2001, not weighted by sales.
Is the 2001 Hyundai Tiburon different from the 2000 model?
No. EPA lists the same ratings for 2000 and 2001: 2 configurations rated 22–24 MPG combined. See the 2000 Hyundai Tiburon for that year.