2006 Citroen C2 vs. 2006 Opel Tigra
To start off, both 2006 Citroen C2 and 2006 Opel Tigra were released in the same year (2006). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,358 cc (4 cylinders), 2006 Citroen C2 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Citroen C2 (72 HP) has 3 more horse power than 2006 Opel Tigra. (69 HP). In normal driving conditions, 2006 Citroen C2 should accelerate faster than 2006 Opel Tigra. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Opel Tigra weights approximately 275 kg more than 2006 Citroen C2.
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, 2006 Opel Tigra (170 Nm @ 1750 RPM) has 52 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Citroen C2. (118 Nm @ 3300 RPM). This means 2006 Opel Tigra will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Citroen C2.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 Citroen C2 | 2006 Opel Tigra | |
| Make | Citroen | Opel |
| Model | C2 | Tigra |
| Year Released | 2006 | 2006 |
| Body Type | Hatchback | Convertible |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1358 cc | 1246 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 72 HP | 69 HP |
| Torque | 118 Nm | 170 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3300 RPM | 1750 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 75 mm | 69.6 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 77 mm | 82 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 18.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline - Premium |
| Top Speed | 169 km/hour | 167 km/hour |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 13.6 seconds | 15.5 seconds |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 3 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 990 kg | 1265 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3670 mm | 3930 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1670 mm | 1690 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1370 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2320 mm | 2500 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 6.2 L/100km | 4.6 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 41 L | 45 L |
