Opel Tigra 2004 vs Volkswagen Beetle 2003
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 1.2 Diesel | 1.4 Petrol | |
| Diesel (Opel Tigra) engines typically outperform gasoline engines in terms of fuel efficiency and low-end torque. This makes them more economical and better suited for towing or long-distance travel. However, gasoline (Volkswagen Beetle) engines mostly are lighter, quieter, and offer better acceleration and responsiveness, especially in smaller vehicles. For more information, see the article "Diesel or Petrol: Fuel Economy and Key Differences." | |||
Performance | |||
| Power: | 70 HP | 75 HP | |
| Torque: | 170 NM | 126 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 15.5 seconds | 15.6 seconds | |
| Opel Tigra engine produces 5 HP less power than Volkswagen Beetle, but torque is 44 NM more than Volkswagen Beetle. Despite less power, Opel Tigra reaches 100 km/h speed 0.1 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 4.6 | 7.1 | |
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The Opel Tigra is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Opel Tigra consumes 2.5 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Volkswagen Beetle, which means that by driving the Opel Tigra over 15,000 km in a year you can save 375 litres of fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 45 litres | 55 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 970 km in combined cycle | 770 km in combined cycle | |
| 1150 km on highway | 940 km on highway | ||
| Opel Tigra gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
| Read the article "Fuel Efficiency: How to Reduce Fuel Consumption" to learn more about fuel economy. | |||
| Volkswagen Beetle 2003 1.4 engine: Engine is known for its simplicity, compact design, and overall reliability. Many complaints from owners are related to power loss or fluctuating idle, often caused by issues with the throttle body, EGR valve, or air leaks ... More about Volkswagen Beetle 2003 1.4 engine | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 3.92 m | 4.08 m | |
| Width: | 1.68 m | 1.72 m | |
| Height: | 1.36 m | 1.50 m | |
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Opel Tigra is smaller. Opel Tigra is 16 cm shorter than the Volkswagen Beetle, 4 cm narrower, while the height of Opel Tigra is 14 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 250 litres | 270 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
440 litres | no data | |
| Opel Tigra has 20 litres less trunk space than the Volkswagen Beetle. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 10.7 meters | 10.9 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Opel Tigra is 0.2 metres less than that of the Volkswagen Beetle. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`510 | 1`700 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | average | above average | |
| Volkswagen Beetle has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Opel Tigra has serious deffects in 20 percent more cases than Volkswagen Beetle, so Volkswagen Beetle quality is probably better | |||
| Average price (€): | 2600 | 3400 | |
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