BMW Z4 2006 vs Opel Tigra 2004
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 2.0 Petrol | 1.4 Petrol | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 150 HP | 90 HP | |
| Torque: | 200 NM | 125 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 8.2 seconds | 12.4 seconds | |
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BMW Z4 is more dynamic to drive. BMW Z4 engine produces 60 HP more power than Opel Tigra, whereas torque is 75 NM more than Opel Tigra. Thanks to more power BMW Z4 reaches 100 km/h speed 4.2 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 7.5 | 6.1 | |
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The Opel Tigra is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. BMW Z4 consumes 1.4 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Opel Tigra, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the BMW Z4 could require 210 litres more fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 55 litres | 45 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 730 km in combined cycle | 730 km in combined cycle | |
| 980 km on highway | 900 km on highway | ||
| 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 Z4) 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: | 4.09 m | 3.92 m | |
| Width: | 1.78 m | 1.68 m | |
| Height: | 1.30 m | 1.36 m | |
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BMW Z4 is larger, but lower. BMW Z4 is 17 cm longer than the Opel Tigra, 10 cm wider, while the height of BMW Z4 is 6 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 240 litres | 250 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
no data | 440 litres | |
| Despite its longer length, BMW Z4 has 10 litres less trunk space than the Opel Tigra. This could mean that the BMW Z4 uses more space in the cabin, so the driver and passengers could be more spacious and comfortable. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 9.8 meters | 10.7 meters | |
| The turning circle of the BMW Z4 is 0.9 metres less than that of the Opel Tigra, which means BMW Z4 can be easier to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`520 | 1`450 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | average | above average | |
| Opel Tigra has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data BMW Z4 has serious deffects in 15 percent more cases than Opel Tigra, so Opel Tigra quality is probably better | |||
| Average price (€): | 10 400 | 2600 | |
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