Hyundai Tiburon vs. Toyota Celica
iSeeCars' unbiased and data-driven comparison of the Hyundai Tiburon and Toyota Celica contrasts the two cars across a broad spectrum of vehicle specifications to determine which car is better. In addition to comparing pricing and specs, iSeeCars uses all the ratings, rankings, and insights from its comprehensive analyses of each vehicle model, including calculations of reliability, safety, depreciation, value retention, and the vehicle's projected lifetime recalls (based on analyzing over 25 billion data points). This in-depth evaluation is used to identify which vehicle represents a better overall choice for shoppers who are considering both the Hyundai Tiburon and the Toyota Celica.
When comparing the Hyundai Tiburon's and the Toyota Celica's specifications and ratings, the Hyundai Tiburon has the advantage in the areas of fuel efficiency and base engine power. Based on this comparison of the Hyundai Tiburon's and the Toyota Celica's specifications and ratings, the Hyundai Tiburon is a better car than the Toyota Celica.
Engine Power and Fuel Efficiency Comparison: For engine performance, the Hyundai Tiburon’s base engine makes 140 horsepower, and the Toyota Celica base engine makes 135 horsepower. The Tiburon is rated to deliver an average of 23 miles per gallon, with a highway range of 392 miles. The Celica is rated to deliver an average of 22 miles per gallon, with a highway range of 390 miles. This gives the Hyundai Tiburon the fuel efficiency and maximum range advantage over the Toyota Celica. Both models use gasoline.
Passenger Space Comparison: The Hyundai Tiburon and Toyota Celica are comparable in regards to front leg room.
New Car Pricing
Asking Price:
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Starting MSRP:
$14,034
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Starting MSRP:
$20,531
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Hyundai Tiburon Scores & Rankings
Overall Score:
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Reliability:
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Retained Value:
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Toyota Celica Scores & Rankings
Overall Score:
Not available
Reliability:
Not available
Retained Value:
Not available
Safety:
Not available
iSeeCars Reliability Insights for Hyundai Tiburon
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iSeeCars Reliability Insights for Toyota Celica
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Expected 30-year Lifetime Recalls
Expected Lifetime Recalls:
1.6
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Expected 30-year Lifetime Recalls
Expected Lifetime Recalls:
1.7
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Hyundai Tiburon Rankings
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Toyota Celica Rankings
Available Body Styles
Coupe
Available Body Styles
Convertible, Coupe, Hatchback
Available Drivetrain Options
Gasoline
Available Drivetrain Options
Gasoline
Hyundai Tiburon Trim Levels
Base, FX
Toyota Celica Trim Levels
Not yet available
Warranty Information
Warranty, Bumper-to-Bumper:
3 years / 36000 miles
Warranty, Powertrain:
5 years / 60000 miles
Warranty, Roadside Assistance:
3 years / 36000 miles
Warranty Information
Warranty, Bumper-to-Bumper:
3 years / 36000 miles
Warranty, Powertrain:
5 years / 60000 miles
Warranty, Roadside Assistance:
Safety Ratings
NHTSA Safety Rating (last 5 year average):
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2024 NHTSA Overall Rating:
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2024 NHTSA Side Crash Overall Rating:
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IIHS Safety Rating:
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Safety Ratings
NHTSA Safety Rating (last 5 year average):
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IIHS Safety Rating:
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Base Drivetrain Specs
Horsepower:
140 hp @ 6000 rpm
Torque:
133 foot-lbs @ 4800 rpm
Power-to-Weight Ratio (higher is better):
0.055 hp per pound
Base Drivetrain Specs
Horsepower:
135 hp @ 5400 rpm
Torque:
145 foot-lbs @ 4400 rpm
Power-to-Weight Ratio (higher is better):
0.052 hp per pound
Engine Specifications
Engine Size:
2 liters
Engine Configuration:
Inline
Number of Cylinders:
4
Transmission:
Manual
Standard/Optional Drivetrain Type:
FWD
EPA Fuel Economy
(City/Highway/Combined MPG):
20 / 28 / 23
Range (city/hwy):
280 / 392 miles
Recommended Fuel Type:
Gasoline
Engine Specifications
Engine Size:
2.2 liters
Engine Configuration:
Inline
Number of Cylinders:
4
Transmission:
Manual
Standard/Optional Drivetrain Type:
FWD
EPA Fuel Economy
(City/Highway/Combined MPG):
19 / 26 / 22
Range (city/hwy):
285 / 390 miles
Recommended Fuel Type:
Gasoline
Standard/Optional Features
Alloy wheels:
Available
Keyless Entry:
Available
Leather Upholstery:
Available
Sunroof/Moonroof:
Available
Adaptive Cruise Control:
N/A
Air Suspension:
N/A
Android Auto:
N/A
Apple CarPlay:
N/A
Automatic Parking:
N/A
Bench Seats:
N/A
Bluetooth:
N/A
Captain's seat:
N/A
Cooled/Ventilated Seats:
N/A
Front Bench Seats:
N/A
Heated Seats
N/A
Heated Steering Wheel:
N/A
Internet Radio:
N/A
Keyless Ignition:
N/A
Massage Seats:
N/A
Navigation System:
N/A
Paddle Shifters:
N/A
Panoramic Sunroof/Moonroof
N/A
Parking Sensors:
N/A
Power Lift Gate:
N/A
Power outlet:
N/A
Quad Seats:
N/A
Roadside assistance:
N/A
Roof Rack:
N/A
Satellite radio:
N/A
Trailer Hitch:
N/A
Voice Recognition:
N/A
Wifi:
N/A
Wireless Smartphone Charging:
N/A
Standard/Optional Features
Alloy wheels:
Available
Keyless Entry:
Available
Leather Upholstery:
N/A
Sunroof/Moonroof:
N/A
Adaptive Cruise Control:
N/A
Air Suspension:
N/A
Android Auto:
N/A
Apple CarPlay:
N/A
Automatic Parking:
N/A
Bench Seats:
N/A
Bluetooth:
N/A
Captain's seat:
N/A
Cooled/Ventilated Seats:
N/A
Front Bench Seats:
N/A
Heated Seats
N/A
Heated Steering Wheel:
N/A
Internet Radio:
N/A
Keyless Ignition:
N/A
Massage Seats:
N/A
Navigation System:
N/A
Paddle Shifters:
N/A
Panoramic Sunroof/Moonroof
N/A
Parking Sensors:
N/A
Power Lift Gate:
N/A
Power outlet:
N/A
Quad Seats:
N/A
Roadside assistance:
N/A
Roof Rack:
N/A
Satellite radio:
N/A
Trailer Hitch:
N/A
Voice Recognition:
N/A
Wifi:
N/A
Wireless Smartphone Charging:
N/A
Safety Features
360-Degree Camera:
N/A
Backup camera:
N/A
Blind Spot Monitoring:
N/A
Driver Attention Monitoring:
N/A
Forward Collision Warning:
N/A
Lane Departure Warning:
N/A
Lane Keeping Assist:
N/A
Pedestrian Detection:
N/A
Rear Cross-Traffic Alert:
N/A
Rear Seat Reminder:
N/A
Safety Features
360-Degree Camera:
N/A
Backup camera:
N/A
Blind Spot Monitoring:
N/A
Driver Attention Monitoring:
N/A
Forward Collision Warning:
N/A
Lane Departure Warning:
N/A
Lane Keeping Assist:
N/A
Pedestrian Detection:
N/A
Rear Cross-Traffic Alert:
N/A
Rear Seat Reminder:
N/A
Interior Dimensions
Front Head Room:
38 inches
Front Leg Room:
43.1 inches
Front Shoulder Room:
53.5 inches
Rear Head Room:
34.4 inches
Rear Leg Room:
29.9 inches
Rear Shoulder Room:
49.2 inches
Cargo Space:
Not yet available
Overall Interior Volume:
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Interior Dimensions
Front Head Room:
34.3 inches
Front Leg Room:
43.1 inches
Front Shoulder Room:
52.4 inches
Rear Head Room:
29.2 inches
Rear Leg Room:
26.6 inches
Rear Shoulder Room:
49.9 inches
Cargo Space:
Not yet available
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Exterior Dimensions
Curb Weight:
2566 lbs
Width:
68.1 inches
Height:
51.7 inches
Length:
170.9 inches
Wheelbase:
97.4 inches
Ground Clearance:
5.4 inches
Exterior Dimensions
Curb Weight:
2580 lbs
Width:
68.9 inches
Height:
51 inches
Length:
177 inches
Wheelbase:
99.9 inches
Ground Clearance:
Not yet available
Standard Wheel/Tire Information
Wheel Size:
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Exterior Colors
Black
Jet Black
Blue
Mystic Blue
Green
Savannah Green
Purple
Deep Purple
Red
Solar Red
Silver
Titanium
White
Alpine White
Exterior Colors
Black
Black
Blue
Blue Metallic
Green
Caribbean Green Metallic
Purple
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Red
Renaissance Red
Silver
Alpine Silver Metallic
White
Super White
