Road Test

Vauxhall Tigra

Test date 08 March 2005  Price as tested £16,185

For  Security and solid feel of steel folding roof. Looks good, fun to drive

Against Very, very slow and only has two seats where rivals offer 2+2

How much ?

  • Price as tested £16,185
  • Price as tested £17,425

How fast

  • 0-30mph 4.7 sec
  • 0-60mph 15.8 sec
  • 0-100mph no data
  • 0-150mph no data
  • 0-200mph  no data
  • 30-70mph  17.3 sec
  • 0-400m  no data
  • 0-1000m  no data
  • 30-50mph in 3rd/4th  6.8 / 9.6
  • 40-60mph in 4th/5th  10.4 / 13.7 sec
  • 50-70mph in 5th  15.5 sec
  • 60-0mph  2.8 sec
  • Top speed  98 mph
  • Noise at 70mph  74 dbA

How thirsty?

  • Test average  43.3 mpg
  • Test best/worst  59 / 26.1

Government figures

  • Combined/urban  61.4 / 48.7 mpg
  • CO2 emissions  124 g/km

How big?

  • Length  3921 mm
  • Width  1685 mm
  • Height  1364 mm
  • Wheelbase  2491 mm
  • Weight  1203 kg
  • Fuel tank  45.0 litres

Engine

  • Layout 4 cyls In-line , 1248 cc
  • Max power 69 bhp at 4000 rpm
  • Max torque 125 ft at 1750 rpm
  • Specific output 55 bhp per litre
  • Power to weight 57 bhp per tonne
  • Installation F Transverse
  • Bore/stoke 85.0x88.0 mm
  • Compression ratio 18.0:1
  • Valve gear 4 per cyldohc
  • Ignition and fuel Turbo charger with intercooler and common rail fuel injection , Diesel

Gearbox

  • Type 5-speed Manual
  • 1st 3.73 / 5.4
  • 2nd 1.96 / 10.4
  • 3rd 1.32 / 15.4
  • 4th 0.95 / 21.4
  • 5th 0.76 / 26.7
  • 6th no data
  • Final drive 3.55

Suspension

  • Front MacPherson struts, coil springs, anti-roll bar
  • Rear Torsion beam, variable-rate coil springs

Steering

  • Type Rack and pinion, electric power assistance
  • Lock to lock 2.70

Brakes

  • Front 260mm vented discs
  • Rear 200mm solid discs

Wheel & tyres

  • Size front 6.5J x 17in in
  • Size rear 6.5J x 17in in
  • Made of alloy
  • Tyres front 205/45 R17
  • Tyres rear 205/45 R17

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