Opel Tigra 1995 vs BMW 3 series 1992
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 1.4 Petrol | 2.0 Petrol | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 90 HP | 150 HP | |
| Torque: | 125 NM | 190 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 11.5 seconds | 9.9 seconds | |
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BMW 3 series is a more dynamic driving. Opel Tigra engine produces 60 HP less power than BMW 3 series, whereas torque is 65 NM less than BMW 3 series. Due to the lower power, Opel Tigra reaches 100 km/h speed 1.6 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 7.3 | 9.0 | |
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The Opel Tigra is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Opel Tigra consumes 1.7 litres less fuel per 100 km than the BMW 3 series, which means that by driving the Opel Tigra over 15,000 km in a year you can save 255 litres of fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 46 litres | 65 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 630 km in combined cycle | 720 km in combined cycle | |
| 830 km on highway | 970 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: | Front wheel drive (FWD) | Rear wheel drive (RWD) | |
| 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: | 3.92 m | 4.43 m | |
| Width: | 1.60 m | 1.71 m | |
| Height: | 1.34 m | 1.37 m | |
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Opel Tigra is smaller. Opel Tigra is 51 cm shorter than the BMW 3 series, 11 cm narrower, while the height of Opel Tigra is 3 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 215 litres | 435 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
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BMW 3 series has more luggage space. Opel Tigra has 220 litres less trunk space than the BMW 3 series. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 10.5 meters | 10 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Opel Tigra is 0.5 metres more than that of the BMW 3 series, which means Opel Tigra can be harder to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`330 | 1`760 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | no data | low | |
| Average price (€): | 1600 | 3400 | |
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