Volkswagen Pointer (1994 – 1996) vs Opel Tigra (1994 – 2000): specs compared
The Opel Tigra is the more powerful of the two, with up to 106 hp against 98 hp. It is quicker, reaching 100 km/h in 10.5 s against 11.5 s. It has the higher top speed: 203 km/h against 168 km/h. It uses less fuel, from 7.3 L/100 km against 8.3 L/100 km. It is the lighter car, from 955 kg against 1,061 kg.
| Specification |
Volkswagen
Pointer
1994 – 1996
|
Opel
Tigra
1994 – 2000
|
|---|---|---|
| Overview | ||
| Origin | Germany | Germany |
| Documented years | 1994 – 1996 | 1994 – 2000 |
| Body style | — | — |
| Variants | 1 | 4 |
| Fuel | Petrol | Petrol |
| Drive | FWD | FWD |
| Gearbox | Manual | Automatic · Manual |
| Performance | ||
| Power | 98 hp | 90 – 106 hp |
| Torque | 144 Nm | 125 – 148 Nm |
| 0–100 km/h | 11.5 s | 10.5 – 14.0 s |
| Top speed | 168 km/h | 182 – 203 km/h |
| Economy | ||
| Fuel economy | 8.3 L/100 km | 7.3 – 7.7 L/100 km |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 3,931 mm | 3,919 mm |
| Width | 1,645 mm | 1,600 mm |
| Height | 1,414 mm | 1,340 – 1,341 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,468 mm | 2,431 mm |
| Curb weight | 1,061 kg | 955 – 975 kg |
Ranges cover all variants of each car. The highlight marks the best version per row.