Opel Tigra 2004 vs Mazda MX-5 2006
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 1.4 Petrol | 1.8 Petrol | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 90 HP | 126 HP | |
| Torque: | 125 NM | 167 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 12.4 seconds | 9.6 seconds | |
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Mazda MX-5 is a more dynamic driving. Opel Tigra engine produces 36 HP less power than Mazda MX-5, whereas torque is 42 NM less than Mazda MX-5. Due to the lower power, Opel Tigra reaches 100 km/h speed 2.8 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 6.1 | 7.3 | |
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The Opel Tigra is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Opel Tigra consumes 1.2 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Mazda MX-5, which means that by driving the Opel Tigra over 15,000 km in a year you can save 180 litres of fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 45 litres | 50 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 730 km in combined cycle | 680 km in combined cycle | |
| 900 km on highway | 860 km on highway | ||
| Opel Tigra gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
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 (Mazda MX-5) 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 | 4.00 m | |
| Width: | 1.68 m | 1.72 m | |
| Height: | 1.36 m | 1.26 m | |
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Opel Tigra is smaller, but higher. Opel Tigra is 8 cm shorter than the Mazda MX-5, 4 cm narrower, while the height of Opel Tigra is 10 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 250 litres | 150 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
440 litres | no data | |
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Opel Tigra has more luggage capacity. Even though the car is shorter, Opel Tigra has 100 litres more trunk space than the Mazda MX-5. The Mazda MX-5 may have more interior space, so the cabin could be more spacious and more comfortable for the driver and passengers. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 10.7 meters | 10 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Opel Tigra is 0.7 metres more than that of the Mazda MX-5, which means Opel Tigra can be harder to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`450 | 1`355 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | below average | above average | |
| Mazda MX-5 has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Opel Tigra has serious deffects in 30 percent more cases than Mazda MX-5, so Mazda MX-5 quality is probably significantly better | |||
| Average price (€): | 2600 | 5400 | |
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