Renault Modus 2005 vs Opel Meriva 2005
Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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Engine: | 1.5 Diesel | 1.7 Diesel | |
Camshaft drive: | Timing belt | Timing belt | |
Performance | |||
Power: | 106 HP | 101 HP | |
Torque: | 240 NM | 240 NM | |
Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 11 seconds | 13.4 seconds | |
Renault Modus is more dynamic to drive. Renault Modus engine produces 5 HP more power than Opel Meriva, the torque is the same for both cars. Thanks to more power Renault Modus reaches 100 km/h speed 2.4 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 4.7 | 5.3 | |
Real fuel consumption: | 5.6 l/100km | 6.2 l/100km | |
The Renault Modus is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Renault Modus consumes 0.6 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Opel Meriva, which means that by driving the Renault Modus over 15,000 km in a year you can save 90 litres of fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Renault Modus consumes 0.6 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Opel Meriva. | |||
Fuel tank capacity: | 49 litres | 52 litres | |
Full fuel tank distance: | 1040 km in combined cycle | 980 km in combined cycle | |
1160 km on highway | 1150 km on highway | ||
870 km with real consumption | 830 km with real consumption | ||
Renault Modus gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
Engines | |||
Engine production duration: | 5 years | 7 years | |
Engine spread: | Installed on at least 9 other car models, including Nissan Qashqai, Renault Clio, Renault Megane, Dacia Logan, Nissan Note | Installed on at least 3 other car models, including Opel Astra, Opel Corsa, Opel Combo | |
In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. Renault Modus might be a better choice in this respect. | |||
Dimensions | |||
Length: | 3.79 m | 4.04 m | |
Width: | 1.70 m | 1.69 m | |
Height: | 1.59 m | 1.62 m | |
Renault Modus is 25 cm shorter than the Opel Meriva, 1 cm wider, while the height of Renault Modus is 3 cm lower. | |||
Trunk capacity: | 274 litres | 350 litres | |
Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
1283 litres | 1410 litres | |
Opel Meriva has more luggage space. Renault Modus has 76 litres less trunk space than the Opel Meriva. The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in Opel Meriva (by 127 litres). | |||
Turning diameter: | 10.9 meters | 10.5 meters | |
The turning circle of the Renault Modus is 0.4 metres more than that of the Opel Meriva, which means Renault Modus can be harder to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
Gross weight (kg): | 1`690 | 1`910 | |
Safety: | no data | ||
Quality: | below average | average | |
Opel Meriva has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Renault Modus has serious deffects in 10 percent more cases than Opel Meriva, so Opel Meriva quality is probably slightly better | |||
Average price (€): | 2200 | 2400 | |
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