Suzuki Ignis 2001 vs Opel Meriva 2005
| Body: | Hatchback | Minivan / MPV | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
| Engine: | 1.3 Petrol | 1.4 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing chain | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 83 HP | 90 HP | |
| Torque: | 110 NM | 125 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 11.4 seconds | 13.8 seconds | |
| Suzuki Ignis engine produces 7 HP less power than Opel Meriva, whereas torque is 15 NM less than Opel Meriva. Despite less power, Suzuki Ignis reaches 100 km/h speed 2.4 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 6.4 | 6.4 | |
| Fuel tank capacity: | 41 litres | 52 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 640 km in combined cycle | 810 km in combined cycle | |
| 780 km on highway | 980 km on highway | ||
| 600 km with real consumption | 750 km with real consumption | ||
| Opel Meriva gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
Engines | |||
| Engine production duration: | 19 years | 7 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 4 other car models, including Suzuki Swift, Suzuki Liana, Suzuki Wagon R+, Suzuki Jimny | 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. Suzuki Ignis might be a better choice in this respect. | |||
| Hydraulic tappets: | no | yes | |
| The Opel Meriva engine has hydraulic tappets (lifters), providing quieter operation and no need for periodic adjustment, but they are more complex in design and can cause serious engine damage in case of failure. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 3.62 m | 4.04 m | |
| Width: | 1.60 m | 1.69 m | |
| Height: | 1.54 m | 1.62 m | |
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Suzuki Ignis is smaller. Suzuki Ignis is 42 cm shorter than the Opel Meriva, 9 cm narrower, while the height of Suzuki Ignis is 8 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 280 litres | 350 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
no data | 1410 litres | |
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Opel Meriva has more luggage space. Suzuki Ignis has 70 litres less trunk space than the Opel Meriva. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 9.8 meters | 10.5 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Suzuki Ignis is 0.7 metres less than that of the Opel Meriva, which means Suzuki Ignis can be easier to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`290 | 1`785 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | above average | above average | |
| Average price (€): | 2200 | 2600 | |
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