Opel Tigra (1994 – 2000) vs Fiat Barchetta (1995 – 2003): specs compared
The Fiat Barchetta is the more powerful of the two, with up to 130 hp against 106 hp. It is quicker, reaching 100 km/h in 8.9 s against 10.5 s. The Opel Tigra uses less fuel, from 7.3 L/100 km against 8.5 L/100 km. It is the lighter car, from 955 kg against 1,060 kg.
| Specification |
Opel
Tigra
1994 – 2000
|
Fiat
Barchetta
1995 – 2003
|
|---|---|---|
| Overview | ||
| Origin | Germany | Italy |
| Documented years | 1994 – 2000 | 1995 – 2003 |
| Body style | — | — |
| Variants | 4 | 1 |
| Fuel | Petrol | Petrol |
| Drive | FWD | FWD |
| Gearbox | Automatic · Manual | Manual |
| Performance | ||
| Power | 90 – 106 hp | 130 hp |
| Torque | 125 – 148 Nm | 164 Nm |
| 0–100 km/h | 10.5 – 14.0 s | 8.9 s |
| Top speed | 182 – 203 km/h | 200 km/h |
| Economy | ||
| Fuel economy | 7.3 – 7.7 L/100 km | 8.5 L/100 km |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 3,919 mm | 3,919 mm |
| Width | 1,600 mm | 1,641 mm |
| Height | 1,340 – 1,341 mm | 1,260 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,431 mm | 2,281 mm |
| Curb weight | 955 – 975 kg | 1,060 kg |
Ranges cover all variants of each car. The highlight marks the best version per row.

