2004 Opel Tigra vs. 2004 Volkswagen New Beetle
To start off, both 2004 Opel Tigra and 2004 Volkswagen New Beetle were released in the same year (2004). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,982 cc (4 cylinders), 2004 Volkswagen New Beetle is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 Opel Tigra (118 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 3 more horse power than 2004 Volkswagen New Beetle. (115 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2004 Opel Tigra should accelerate faster than 2004 Volkswagen New Beetle. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Volkswagen New Beetle weights approximately 135 kg more than 2004 Opel Tigra.
Both vehicles are front wheel drive (FWD). Which offers better traction when its slippery than rear wheel drive vehicles. With that said, do keep in mind that many other factors such as speed and the wear on your tires can also have significant impact on traction and control. Let's talk about torque, 2004 Opel Tigra (171 Nm) has 6 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Volkswagen New Beetle. (165 Nm). This means 2004 Opel Tigra will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Volkswagen New Beetle.
Compare all specifications:
2004 Opel Tigra | 2004 Volkswagen New Beetle | |
Make | Opel | Volkswagen |
Model | Tigra | New Beetle |
Year Released | 2004 | 2004 |
Body Type | Convertible | Convertible |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1796 cc | 1982 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 118 HP | 115 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 171 Nm | 165 Nm |
Engine Bore Size | 80.5 mm | 83 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 88.2 mm | 93 mm |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 3 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1265 kg | 1400 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3930 mm | 4100 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1690 mm | 1730 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1510 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2500 mm | 2470 mm |
Fuel Consumption | 5.8 L/100km | 7.8 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption City | 10.9 L/100km | 9.8 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 7.7 L/100km | 9.1 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 45 L | 55 L |