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1997 Hyundai Tiburon MPG & fuel economy

The 1997 Hyundai Tiburon is a subcompact car offered in 4 EPA-rated configurations. The most efficient version returns 23 MPG combined (20 city / 29 highway) on regular gasoline. Across the lineup, combined ratings range from 21 to 23 MPG. Among 41 subcompact cars rated for 1997, it ranks 21st for lowest fuel cost. At 15,000 miles a year with $3.10/gal regular gas, it costs about $2,022 a year to fuel.

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Combined 23 MPG 20 MPG city · 29 MPG hwy
Driving range — not published for this model
Your fuel cost $2,022 15,000 mi/yr · $13.48 per 100 mi
Class rank, 1997 #21 of 41 Subcompact Cars by fuel cost

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Fuel average

The 1997 Hyundai Tiburon's fuel average is 9.8 km/L (10.2 L/100 km), or 23 MPG combined: 8.5 km/L in the city and 12.3 km/L on the highway.

MPGkm/LL/100 km
City208.511.8
Highway2912.38.1
Combined239.810.2

How it ranks among 1997 Subcompact Cars

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  1. 1Geo Metro40 MPG $1,162
  2. 2Suzuki Swift35 MPG $1,329
  3. 3Honda Civic34 MPG $1,368
  4. 4Ford Aspire33 MPG $1,409
  5. 5Toyota Tercel31 MPG $1,500
  6. 21Hyundai Tiburon23 MPG $2,022
  7. 41Ferrari Ferrari 45611 MPG $5,386
1997 TiburonOther subcompact carsClass median: $2,022/yr

Annual fuel cost at 15,000 miles and default prices; shorter bars cost less.

Tiburon MPG across model years

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4 EPA-rated configurations

ConfigurationTypeCityHwyCombinedRangeYour cost / yr
FWD · 1.8L 4-cyl · 4-speed automatic
Tiburon (Coupe)		 Gas 20 MPG 29 MPG 23 MPG — $2,022
FWD · 1.8L 4-cyl · 5-speed manual
Tiburon (Coupe)		 Gas 19 MPG 27 MPG 22 MPG — $2,114
FWD · 2.0L 4-cyl · 5-speed manual
Tiburon (Coupe)		 Gas 19 MPG 27 MPG 22 MPG — $2,114
FWD · 2.0L 4-cyl · 4-speed automatic
Tiburon (Coupe)		 Gas 18 MPG 26 MPG 21 MPG — $2,214

Specs (most efficient configuration)

Fuel
Regular gasoline
Engine / motor
1.8L 4-cyl
Transmission
4-speed automatic
Drivetrain
FWD
Passenger volume
80 cu ft
Cargo volume
13 cu ft
Tailpipe CO₂
386 g/mi

1997 Hyundai Tiburon vs. rivals

vs Eagle Talon 23 MPG · $2,022/yr Same fuel cost vs Mitsubishi Eclipse 23 MPG · $2,022/yr Same fuel cost vs Ford Probe 25 MPG · $1,860/yr Probe saves $162/yr vs Volkswagen Cabrio 24 MPG · $1,938/yr Cabrio saves $84/yr vs Subaru Impreza/Outback Sport 24 MPG · $1,938/yr Impreza/Outback Sport saves $84/yr vs Mazda MX-6 26 MPG · $1,788/yr MX-6 saves $233/yr vs Ford Mustang 21 MPG · $2,214/yr Tiburon saves $193/yr vs Chevrolet Camaro 20 MPG · $2,325/yr Tiburon saves $303/yr vs Pontiac Firebird/Trans Am/Formula 20 MPG · $2,325/yr Tiburon saves $303/yr vs Mitsubishi 3000 GT 19 MPG · $2,447/yr Tiburon saves $426/yr vs Mitsubishi 3000 GT Spyder 19 MPG · $2,447/yr Tiburon saves $426/yr

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Frequently asked questions

What is the gas mileage of the 1997 Hyundai Tiburon?

Up to 23 MPG combined (20 city / 29 highway); ratings range from 21 to 23 MPG depending on configuration.

What fuel does the 1997 Hyundai Tiburon use?

Regular gasoline.

What is the fuel average in km/L for the 1997 Hyundai Tiburon?

The 1997 Hyundai Tiburon's fuel average is 9.8 km/L (10.2 L/100 km), or 23 MPG combined: 8.5 km/L in the city and 12.3 km/L on the highway.

How much does it cost to fuel the 1997 Hyundai Tiburon per year?

About $2,022 at 15,000 miles a year with $3.10/gal regular gas, or $13.48 per 100 miles. Use the calculator on this page to plug in your own mileage and prices.

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