2008 Opel Tigra vs. 2008 Toyota Avensis
To start off, both 2008 Opel Tigra and 2008 Toyota Avensis were released in the same year (2008). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,995 cc (4 cylinders), 2008 Toyota Avensis is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Opel Tigra (123 HP @ 4600 RPM) has 9 more horse power than 2008 Toyota Avensis. (114 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2008 Opel Tigra should accelerate faster than 2008 Toyota Avensis. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Toyota Avensis weights approximately 440 kg more than 2008 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, 2008 Toyota Avensis (250 Nm @ 1800 RPM) has 85 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Opel Tigra. (165 Nm @ 4600 RPM). This means 2008 Toyota Avensis will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Opel Tigra.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 Opel Tigra | 2008 Toyota Avensis | |
| Make | Opel | Toyota |
| Model | Tigra | Avensis |
| Year Released | 2008 | 2008 |
| Body Type | Convertible | Station Wagon |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1796 cc | 1995 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 123 HP | 114 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4600 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 165 Nm | 250 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4600 RPM | 1800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Top Speed | 199 km/hour | 180 km/hour |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 9.4 seconds | 12.5 seconds |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 7 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1160 kg | 1600 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3930 mm | 4660 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1690 mm | 1770 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1680 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2500 mm | 2830 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 7.7 L/100km | 6.5 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 45 L | 60 L |
