Lexus IS 2009 vs Opel Tigra 2004
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 2.5 Petrol | 1.4 Petrol | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 208 HP | 90 HP | |
| Torque: | 252 NM | 125 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 9 seconds | 12.4 seconds | |
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Lexus IS is more dynamic to drive. Lexus IS engine produces 118 HP more power than Opel Tigra, whereas torque is 127 NM more than Opel Tigra. Thanks to more power Lexus IS reaches 100 km/h speed 3.4 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 9.3 | 6.1 | |
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The Opel Tigra is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Lexus IS consumes 3.2 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Opel Tigra, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Lexus IS could require 480 litres more fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 65 litres | 45 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 690 km in combined cycle | 730 km in combined cycle | |
| 910 km on highway | 900 km on highway | ||
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 (Lexus IS) 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: | 4.64 m | 3.92 m | |
| Width: | 1.80 m | 1.68 m | |
| Height: | 1.42 m | 1.36 m | |
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Lexus IS is larger. Lexus IS is 72 cm longer than the Opel Tigra, 12 cm wider, while the height of Lexus IS is 6 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 165 litres | 250 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
420 litres | 440 litres | |
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Opel Tigra has more luggage space. Despite its longer length, Lexus IS has 85 litres less trunk space than the Opel Tigra. This could mean that the Lexus IS uses more space in the cabin, so the driver and passengers could be more spacious and comfortable. The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in Opel Tigra (by 20 litres). | |||
| Turning diameter: | 10.2 meters | 10.7 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Lexus IS is 0.5 metres less than that of the Opel Tigra, which means Lexus IS can be easier to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 2`075 | 1`450 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | no data | average | |
| Average price (€): | 4600 | 2600 | |
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