Elantra GT vs Tiburon
Hyundai · Hyundai
1/4 Mile winner
Tiburon
Beats the Elantra GT by 0.08s
The verdict
In a quarter-mile drag race, the Tiburon beats the Elantra GT by a hair, finishing 0.08 seconds ahead. It's tight on paper, but our simulator gives the edge to the Tiburon thanks to a slightly better power-to-weight balance.
Spec head-to-head
Power
160 hp
160 hp
0–100 km/h
8.3s
8.2s
Top speed
200 km/h
200 km/h
Engine
1.6L Turbo GDI 4-cylinder
2.0L Inline-4
Fuel
Petrol
Petrol
Torque
320 Nm
320 Nm
Price
$22,000
$19,000
Simulated race times
Distance
Elantra GT
Tiburon
100 m
7.225s
7.185s
1/8 mile
10.687s
10.632s
1/4 mile
16.085s
16.009s
1 km
28.903s
28.793s
Acceleration curves
Who should buy which?
Price: Tiburon is $19,000 vs $22,000 for the Elantra GT — a $3,000 gap. 0–100 km/h: Tiburon is 0.10s quicker (8.3s vs 8.2s).
FAQ
Which is faster, the Elantra GT or the Tiburon?
In our simulated 1/4 mile drag race, the Tiburon is faster, beating the Elantra GT by 0.08 seconds.
What is the 0–100 km/h time of the Elantra GT vs the Tiburon?
The Elantra GT hits 100 km/h in 8.3 seconds, while the Tiburon does it in 8.2 seconds.
How much horsepower does each car have?
The Elantra GT produces 160 hp; the Tiburon produces 160 hp.
What are the top speeds?
The Elantra GT tops out at 200 km/h, and the Tiburon reaches 200 km/h.
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