Opel Speedster (2001 – 2005) vs Toyota MR2 Cabriolet (2002 – 2005): specs compared
The Opel Speedster is the more powerful of the two, with up to 147 hp against 138 hp. It is quicker, reaching 100 km/h in 4.9 s against 8.0 s. It has the higher top speed: 243 km/h against 210 km/h. The Toyota MR2 Cabriolet uses less fuel, from 7.4 L/100 km against 8.5 L/100 km. The Opel Speedster is the lighter car, from 870 kg against 965 kg. At 3,899 mm, the Toyota MR2 Cabriolet is 109 mm longer than the Opel Speedster.
| Specification |
Opel
Speedster
2001 – 2005
|
Toyota
MR2 Cabriolet
2002 – 2005
|
|---|---|---|
| Overview | ||
| Origin | Germany | Japan |
| Documented years | 2001 – 2005 | 2002 – 2005 |
| Body style | Speedster · Convertible | Convertible |
| Variants | 2 | 1 |
| Fuel | Petrol | Petrol |
| Drive | RWD | RWD |
| Gearbox | Manual | Manual |
| Performance | ||
| Power | 147 – 200 hp | 138 hp |
| Torque | 203 – 249 Nm | 170 Nm |
| 0–100 km/h | 4.9 – 5.9 s | 8.0 s |
| Top speed | 217 – 243 km/h | 210 km/h |
| Economy | ||
| Fuel economy | 8.5 L/100 km | 7.4 L/100 km |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 3,790 mm | 3,899 mm |
| Width | 1,709 mm | 1,699 mm |
| Height | 1,120 mm | 1,240 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,329 mm | 2,451 mm |
| Curb weight | 870 – 930 kg | 965 kg |
Ranges cover all variants of each car. The highlight marks the best version per row.

