2006 Volkswagen Golf vs. 2006 Opel Tigra
To start off, both 2006 Volkswagen Golf 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 1,901 cc (4 cylinders), 2006 Volkswagen Golf is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Opel Tigra (124 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 24 more horse power than 2006 Volkswagen Golf. (100 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2006 Opel Tigra should accelerate faster than 2006 Volkswagen Golf. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Volkswagen Golf weights approximately 56 kg more than 2006 Opel Tigra.
Because 2006 Volkswagen Golf is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2006 Opel Tigra. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2006 Volkswagen Golf will offer significantly more control. 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 Volkswagen Golf (240 Nm @ 1800 RPM) has 75 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Opel Tigra. (165 Nm @ 4600 RPM). This means 2006 Volkswagen Golf will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Opel Tigra.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 Volkswagen Golf | 2006 Opel Tigra | |
| Make | Volkswagen | Opel |
| Model | Golf | Tigra |
| Year Released | 2006 | 2006 |
| Body Type | Hatchback | Convertible |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1901 cc | 1796 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 100 HP | 124 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 240 Nm | 165 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1800 RPM | 4600 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 19.0:1 | 10.5:1 |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline - Premium |
| Top Speed | 185 km/hour | 204 km/hour |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 13.2 seconds | 9.4 seconds |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1321 kg | 1265 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4190 mm | 3930 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1740 mm | 1690 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1370 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2520 mm | 2500 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 6 L/100km | 7.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 55 L | 45 L |
