Opel Speedster (2001 – 2005) vs MG F/ TF (2002 – 2005): specs compared
The MG F/ TF is the more powerful of the two, with up to 160 hp against 147 hp. The Opel Speedster is quicker, reaching 100 km/h in 4.9 s against 7.6 s. It has the higher top speed: 243 km/h against 220 km/h. The MG F/ TF uses less fuel, from 7.1 L/100 km against 8.5 L/100 km. The Opel Speedster is the lighter car, from 870 kg against 1,095 kg. At 3,942 mm, the MG F/ TF is 152 mm longer than the Opel Speedster.
| Specification |
Opel
Speedster
2001 – 2005
|
MG
F/ TF
2002 – 2005
|
|---|---|---|
| Overview | ||
| Origin | Germany | United Kingdom |
| Documented years | 2001 – 2005 | 2002 – 2005 |
| Body style | Speedster · Convertible | — |
| Variants | 2 | 4 |
| Fuel | Petrol | Petrol |
| Drive | RWD | RWD |
| Gearbox | Manual | Automatic · Manual |
| Performance | ||
| Power | 147 – 200 hp | 116 – 160 hp |
| Torque | 203 – 249 Nm | 145 – 165 Nm |
| 0–100 km/h | 4.9 – 5.9 s | 7.6 – 10.2 s |
| Top speed | 217 – 243 km/h | 190 – 220 km/h |
| Economy | ||
| Fuel economy | 8.5 L/100 km | 7.1 – 8.3 L/100 km |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 3,790 mm | 3,942 mm |
| Width | 1,709 mm | 1,628 mm |
| Height | 1,120 mm | 1,260 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,329 mm | 2,375 mm |
| Curb weight | 870 – 930 kg | 1,095 – 1,125 kg |
Ranges cover all variants of each car. The highlight marks the best version per row.