Opel Tigra 2004 vs BMW 3 series 2003
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 1.8 Petrol | 2.0 Petrol | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 125 HP | 143 HP | |
| Torque: | 165 NM | 200 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 9.4 seconds | 10 seconds | |
| Opel Tigra engine produces 18 HP less power than BMW 3 series, whereas torque is 35 NM less than BMW 3 series. Despite less power, Opel Tigra reaches 100 km/h speed 0.6 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 7.7 | 7.8 | |
| Opel Tigra consumes 0.1 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 15 litres of fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 45 litres | 63 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 580 km in combined cycle | 800 km in combined cycle | |
| 770 km on highway | 1030 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 | 4.49 m | |
| Width: | 1.68 m | 1.76 m | |
| Height: | 1.36 m | 1.37 m | |
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Opel Tigra is smaller. Opel Tigra is 57 cm shorter than the BMW 3 series, 8 cm narrower, while the height of Opel Tigra is 1 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 250 litres | 260 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
440 litres | 300 litres | |
| Opel Tigra has 10 litres less trunk space than the BMW 3 series. The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in Opel Tigra (by 140 litres). | |||
| Turning diameter: | 10.7 meters | 10 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Opel Tigra is 0.7 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`480 | 1`925 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | above average | above average | |
| BMW 3 series has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Opel Tigra has serious deffects in 10 percent more cases than BMW 3 series, so BMW 3 series quality is probably slightly better | |||
| Average price (€): | 3000 | 6200 | |
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