BMW 3 series 1992 vs Opel Tigra 1995
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 2.0 Petrol | 1.4 Petrol | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 150 HP | 90 HP | |
| Torque: | 190 NM | 125 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 9.9 seconds | 11.5 seconds | |
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BMW 3 series is more dynamic to drive. BMW 3 series engine produces 60 HP more power than Opel Tigra, whereas torque is 65 NM more than Opel Tigra. Thanks to more power BMW 3 series reaches 100 km/h speed 1.6 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 9.0 | 7.3 | |
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The Opel Tigra is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. BMW 3 series consumes 1.7 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Opel Tigra, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the BMW 3 series could require 255 litres more fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 65 litres | 46 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 720 km in combined cycle | 630 km in combined cycle | |
| 970 km on highway | 830 km on highway | ||
| BMW 3 series gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
| Read the article "Fuel Efficiency: How to Reduce Fuel Consumption" to learn more about fuel economy. | |||
Drive type | |||
| Wheel drive type: | Rear wheel drive (RWD) | Front wheel drive (FWD) | |
| Front-wheel drive cars (Opel Tigra) have better traction on slippery roads and when climbing hills, better fuel economy, and are less expensive to purchase. On the disadvantage side, FWD cars usually have less towing capacity, poorer acceleration and harder handling. Rear-wheel drive cars (BMW 3 series) have better handling on dry roads, better acceleration, more even weight distribution and more fun to drive. RWD is also better for towing large loads. The cons of rear-wheel drive are less interior and trunk space and more difficulty maneuvering in wet and snowy conditions. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.43 m | 3.92 m | |
| Width: | 1.71 m | 1.60 m | |
| Height: | 1.37 m | 1.34 m | |
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BMW 3 series is larger. BMW 3 series is 51 cm longer than the Opel Tigra, 11 cm wider, while the height of BMW 3 series is 3 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 435 litres | 215 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
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BMW 3 series has more luggage capacity. BMW 3 series has 220 litres more trunk space than the Opel Tigra. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 10 meters | 10.5 meters | |
| The turning circle of the BMW 3 series is 0.5 metres less than that of the Opel Tigra, which means BMW 3 series can be easier to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`760 | 1`330 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | low | no data | |
| Average price (€): | 3600 | 1600 | |
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