2002 Hyundai Tiburon MPG and Fuel Economy

On this page, you will find a complete guide to the miles per gallon and fuel efficiency data for the 2002 Hyundai Tiburon.

The 2002 Hyundai Tiburon has 4 model options: Automatic 4-spd 4-cyl, 2.0 L, Manual 5-spd 4-cyl, 2.0 L, Automatic 4-spd 6-cyl, 2.7 L and Manual 6-spd 6-cyl, 2.7 L.

The 2002 Hyundai Tiburon Automatic 4-spd 4-cyl, 2.0 L runs on regular gasoline and is in the Subcompact Cars car class.

The 2002 Hyundai Tiburon Manual 5-spd 4-cyl, 2.0 L runs on regular gasoline and is in the Subcompact Cars car class.

The 2002 Hyundai Tiburon Automatic 4-spd 6-cyl, 2.7 L runs on regular gasoline and is in the Subcompact Cars car class.

The 2002 Hyundai Tiburon Manual 6-spd 6-cyl, 2.7 L runs on regular gasoline and is in the Subcompact Cars car class.

🛣 How Many Miles per Gallon (MPG) Does a 2002 Hyundai Tiburon Get?

Across all models, the combined average MPG for the 2002 Hyundai Tiburon is 21 miles per gallon.

The table below breaks down the MPG for each model option:

Model OptionCombined MPGCity MPGHighway MPG
Automatic 4-spd 4-cyl, 2.0 L232027
Manual 5-spd 4-cyl, 2.0 L232028
Automatic 4-spd 6-cyl, 2.7 L201724
Manual 6-spd 6-cyl, 2.7 L191624

💵 What is the Average Yearly Fuel Cost for a 2002 Hyundai Tiburon?

The average fuel costs for all models of the 2002 Hyundai Tiburon is $2,963.

The average fuel costs have been estimated by government regulators based on 15,000 miles driven per year, using regular gasoline, and a split of 55% city driving and 45% highway driving.

Comparing a 2002 Hyundai Tiburon to an average vehicle over 5 years, you will spend $3,312 more on fuel.

The table below shows the fuel costs and 5-year save/spend for each model option:

Model OptionFuel Cost5-Year Save/Spend
Automatic 4-spd 4-cyl, 2.0 L$2,700spend $2,000 more
Manual 5-spd 4-cyl, 2.0 L$2,700spend $2,000 more
Automatic 4-spd 6-cyl, 2.7 L$3,150spend $4,250 more
Manual 6-spd 6-cyl, 2.7 L$3,300spend $5,000 more

🛢 How Many Barrels of Petroleum Does a 2002 Hyundai Tiburon Consume?

Across all models, the average number barrels of petroleum that the 2002 Hyundai Tiburon will consume in one year is 14 barrels.

The majority of the world's petroleum is sourced from countries like Saudi Arabia, Russia, Iraq, and the United States.

Model OptionBarrels
Automatic 4-spd 4-cyl, 2.0 L13
Manual 5-spd 4-cyl, 2.0 L13
Automatic 4-spd 6-cyl, 2.7 L15
Manual 6-spd 6-cyl, 2.7 L16

💨 How Many Grams of CO2 Does a 2002 Hyundai Tiburon Emit?

The 2002 Hyundai Tiburon will emit an average of about -15,000 grams of CO2 per year.

🌳 To help you understand the impact of this, a normal tree will absorb around 21,000 grams of CO2 per year. This means that roughly 1 tree would be needed to offset emissions from the 2002 Hyundai Tiburon.

Overview

The tables below cover all of the miles per gallon, engine specifications, and emission details we have for the 4 2002 Hyundai Tiburon model options.

Automatic 4-spd 4-cyl, 2.0 L

The table below contains all of the details we have for the 2002 Hyundai Tiburon Automatic 4-spd 4-cyl, 2.0 L:

City MPG20
Highway MPG27
Combined MPG23
Save/Spend vs Average CarSpend $2,000
Fuel Cost$2,700
Fuel Type 1Regular
Barrels of Petroleum13
Grams of CO2-15,000
Trees Needed to Offset-1
DriveFront-Wheel Drive
Cylinders4
Displacement2
TransmissionAutomatic 4-spd
Vehicle ClassSubcompact Cars
Start/Stop?No
Supercharged?No
Turbocharged?No

Manual 5-spd 4-cyl, 2.0 L

The table below contains all of the details we have for the 2002 Hyundai Tiburon Manual 5-spd 4-cyl, 2.0 L:

City MPG20
Highway MPG28
Combined MPG23
Save/Spend vs Average CarSpend $2,000
Fuel Cost$2,700
Fuel Type 1Regular
Barrels of Petroleum13
Grams of CO2-15,000
Trees Needed to Offset-1
DriveFront-Wheel Drive
Cylinders4
Displacement2
TransmissionManual 5-spd
Vehicle ClassSubcompact Cars
Start/Stop?No
Supercharged?No
Turbocharged?No

Automatic 4-spd 6-cyl, 2.7 L

The table below contains all of the details we have for the 2002 Hyundai Tiburon Automatic 4-spd 6-cyl, 2.7 L:

City MPG17
Highway MPG24
Combined MPG20
Save/Spend vs Average CarSpend $4,250
Fuel Cost$3,150
Fuel Type 1Regular
Barrels of Petroleum15
Grams of CO2-15,000
Trees Needed to Offset-1
DriveFront-Wheel Drive
Cylinders6
Displacement2.7
TransmissionAutomatic 4-spd
Vehicle ClassSubcompact Cars
Start/Stop?No
Supercharged?No
Turbocharged?No

Manual 6-spd 6-cyl, 2.7 L

The table below contains all of the details we have for the 2002 Hyundai Tiburon Manual 6-spd 6-cyl, 2.7 L:

City MPG16
Highway MPG24
Combined MPG19
Save/Spend vs Average CarSpend $5,000
Fuel Cost$3,300
Fuel Type 1Regular
Barrels of Petroleum16
Grams of CO2-15,000
Trees Needed to Offset-1
DriveFront-Wheel Drive
Cylinders6
Displacement2.7
TransmissionManual 6-spd
Vehicle ClassSubcompact Cars
Start/Stop?No
Supercharged?No
Turbocharged?No

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