Opel Tigra TwinTop or Volkswagen Beetle New Beetle (9C)?

2004–2009 vs 1998–2010 · Convertible vs Hatchback 3-door/Convertible

In short

Length: Tigra TwinTop 3,921 mm, Beetle New Beetle (9C) 4,081 mm — a 16 cm difference.
Boot: Tigra TwinTop 250 l, Beetle New Beetle (9C) 209 l.
Lowest consumption: Tigra TwinTop 4.9 l/100 km, Beetle New Beetle (9C) 4.9 l/100 km.
Power: Tigra TwinTop 51–92 kW, Beetle New Beetle (9C) 55–110 kW.
Standard equipment: Tigra TwinTop 22 items (Enjoy), Beetle New Beetle (9C) 20 items (Base).
Neither is listed on Autodrom right now.

Opel Tigra TwinTop2004–2009 · 4 engines · Enjoy, Sport, Cosmo, EditionSpecifications →Listings →

Volkswagen Beetle New Beetle (9C)1998–2010 · 12 engines · Base, Highline, United, ComfortlineSpecifications →Listings →

Only differences

better value

	Opel Tigra TwinTop2004–2009no listings	Volkswagen Beetle New Beetle (9C)1998–2010no listings
Dimensions
Length	Length3,921 mm	Length4,081 mm
Width	Width1,685 mm	Width1,724 mm
Height	Height1,364 mm	Height1,498 mm–1,502 mm
Wheelbase	Wheelbase2,491 mm	Wheelbase2,508 mm
Ground clearance	Ground clearance120 mm	Ground clearance110 mm–125 mm
Trunk volume	Trunk volume250 l	Trunk volume201 l–209 l
Curb weight	Curb weight1,200 kg–1,250 kg	Curb weight1,195 kg–1,420 kg
Fuel tank	Fuel tank45 l	Fuel tank55 l
Engines
Production years	Production years2004–2009	Production years1998–2010
Body type	Body typeConvertible	Body typeHatchback 3-door, Convertible
Number of engines	Number of engines4	Number of engines12
Power	Power51–92 kW (69–125 hp)	Power55–110 kW (75–150 hp)
Displacement (l)	Displacement (l)1.2–1.8	Displacement (l)1.4–2.5
Fuel	FuelPetrol, Diesel	FuelPetrol, Diesel
Gearbox	GearboxManual, Automatic	GearboxManual, Automatic
Drivetrain	DrivetrainFront-wheel	DrivetrainFront-wheel
Lowest consumption	Lowest consumption4.9 l/100 km · 1.3 CDTI 70	Lowest consumption4.9 l/100 km · 1.9 TDI 90
Best 0–100 km/h	Best 0–100 km/h9.4 s · 1.8 125	Best 0–100 km/h8.9 s · 1.8 T
Top speed	Top speed204 km/h	Top speed207 km/h
Trim levelsEnjoy · Base
Items in the base trim	Items in the base trim22 · Enjoy	Items in the base trim20 · Base
Items in the top trim	Items in the top trim29 · Sport	Items in the top trim28 · United
Equipment · Comfort6 · 5
Air Conditioning	Air Conditioning✓	Air Conditioning—
Steering Wheel Height Adjustment	Steering Wheel Height Adjustment✓	Steering Wheel Height Adjustment✓
Steering Wheel Reach Adjustment	Steering Wheel Reach Adjustment—	Steering Wheel Reach Adjustment✓
Front Power Windows	Front Power Windows✓	Front Power Windows✓
Power Steering	Power Steering✓	Power Steering✓
Multifunction Steering Wheel	Multifunction Steering Wheel✓	Multifunction Steering Wheel—
Power-adjustable mirrors	Power-adjustable mirrors✓	Power-adjustable mirrors✓
Equipment · Interior3 · 3
Fabric	Fabric✓	Fabric✓
Driver's Seat Height Adjustment	Driver's Seat Height Adjustment—	Driver's Seat Height Adjustment✓
2 Seats	2 Seats✓	2 Seats—
Sport Seats	Sport Seats✓	Sport Seats—
Folding Rear Seat	Folding Rear Seat—	Folding Rear Seat✓
Equipment · Multimedia3 · 2
Audio System	Audio System✓	Audio System✓
12V Socket	12V Socket✓	12V Socket✓
AUX input	AUX input✓	AUX input—
Equipment · Visibility & lights1 · 0
Automatic Headlight Leveling	Automatic Headlight Leveling✓	Automatic Headlight Leveling—
Equipment · Safety5 · 5
Driver's Airbag	Driver's Airbag✓	Driver's Airbag✓
Front Passenger Airbag	Front Passenger Airbag✓	Front Passenger Airbag✓
Front Side Airbags	Front Side Airbags✓	Front Side Airbags✓
Rear Isofix Mounts	Rear Isofix Mounts—	Rear Isofix Mounts✓
Brake assist (BAS)	Brake assist (BAS)✓	Brake assist (BAS)—
ABS	ABS✓	ABS✓
Equipment · Anti-theft2 · 2
Central Locking	Central Locking✓	Central Locking✓
Immobilizer	Immobilizer✓	Immobilizer✓
Equipment · Exterior2 · 3
Steel Wheels	Steel Wheels—	Steel Wheels✓
Alloy Wheels	Alloy Wheels✓	Alloy Wheels—
R15 Wheels	R15 Wheels✓	R15 Wheels✓
Compact spare wheel	Compact spare wheel—	Compact spare wheel✓
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Listings	Listings0	Listings0

Frequently asked questions

Which is bigger — Opel Tigra TwinTop or Volkswagen Beetle New Beetle (9C)?

Length: Volkswagen Beetle New Beetle (9C) 4,081 mm, Opel Tigra TwinTop 3,921 mm (a 160 mm difference). Wheelbase: 2,508 vs 2,491 mm. Boot: 209 vs 250 l.

Which uses less fuel — Opel Tigra TwinTop or Volkswagen Beetle New Beetle (9C)?

The most frugal Opel Tigra TwinTop uses 4.9 l/100 km (1.3 CDTI 70); the most frugal Volkswagen Beetle New Beetle (9C) 4.9 l/100 km (1.9 TDI 90).

Which is more powerful — Opel Tigra TwinTop or Volkswagen Beetle New Beetle (9C)?

The strongest Opel Tigra TwinTop makes 92 kW (125 hp) (1.8 125); the strongest Volkswagen Beetle New Beetle (9C) 110 kW (150 hp) (1.8 T).

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