Tigra TwinTop · 2004–2009

Opel Tigra 1.8 Tigra TwinTop · 125 hp (2004 to 2009)

The Opel Tigra 1.8 of the Tigra TwinTop generation uses the Z18XE 1.8 petrol engine with 125 hp.

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Technical specifications

Fuel
Petrol
Power
125 PS / 92 kW
Displacement
1 796 cm³
Cylinders
4
Engine code
Z18XE 1.8
Period covered
2004–2009
Documented market
Europe

Transmission

  • Manual · 5 speeds

Figures apply to the cited configuration and market; equipment and transmissions may vary by production date.

Specification source : [1] AutoKarnet

This version

125 hp (92 kW), front-wheel drive, 5-speed manual. Built from 2004 to 2009.

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In the range

It is the most powerful petrol version of this generation. The Z18XE 1.8 engine is also fitted to: Opel Vectra (Vectra C), Opel Zafira (Zafira A).

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Maintenance and records

Oil and filter change

Typical interval: 30,000 km or 12 months, whichever comes first.

30 000 km

12 months

GM-LL-A/B-025 / dexos2 / dexos1 Gen 2 ; PSA B71 2290 / B71 2312 / FPW9.55535/03 — Engine, model year and severe use may require a shorter interval; do not exceed the service warning. The listed oil approvals are not interchangeable: check the one for the engine.

Source [1]

Brake fluid

Brake fluid: generally replaced every 2 years; inspect the brakes at each service.

24 months

Brake fluid: generally replaced every 2 years; inspect the brakes at each service.

Source [1]

Questions about this version (2)

Which engine is in the Opel Tigra 1.8 Tigra TwinTop?

The Z18XE 1.8 petrol engine (1 796 cc), 125 hp (92 kW).

AutoKarnet advice

Which oil for the Opel Tigra 1.8?

A GM-LL-A/B-025 / dexos2 / dexos1 Gen 2 ; PSA B71 2290 / B71 2312 / FPW9.55535/03-approved oil suited to the Z18XE 1.8 engine.

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Documentary sources

  1. [1] Rédaction AutoKarnet

    AutoKarnet · FR · Europe · Synthèse éditoriale AutoKarnet · Accessed 09/10/2026

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