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