Suzuki Ignis 2003 vs Opel Meriva 2005
| Body: | Hatchback | Minivan / MPV | |
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| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
| Engine: | 1.5 Petrol | 1.4 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing chain | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 109 HP | 90 HP | |
| Torque: | 140 NM | 125 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 8.9 seconds | 13.8 seconds | |
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Suzuki Ignis is more dynamic to drive. Suzuki Ignis engine produces 19 HP more power than Opel Meriva, whereas torque is 15 NM more than Opel Meriva. Thanks to more power Suzuki Ignis reaches 100 km/h speed 4.9 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 6.9 | 6.4 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 7.1 l/100km | 6.9 l/100km | |
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The Opel Meriva is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Suzuki Ignis consumes 0.5 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Opel Meriva, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Suzuki Ignis could require 75 litres more fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Suzuki Ignis consumes 0.2 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Opel Meriva. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 41 litres | 52 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 590 km in combined cycle | 810 km in combined cycle | |
| 700 km on highway | 980 km on highway | ||
| 570 km with real consumption | 750 km with real consumption | ||
| Opel Meriva gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
Engines | |||
| Engine production duration: | 14 years | 7 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 2 other car models, including Suzuki Swift, Suzuki SX4 | 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. | |||
| 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: | 1.65 m | 1.69 m | |
| Height: | 1.52 m | 1.62 m | |
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Suzuki Ignis is smaller. Suzuki Ignis is 42 cm shorter than the Opel Meriva, 4 cm narrower, while the height of Suzuki Ignis is 10 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: | 10.6 meters | 10.5 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Suzuki Ignis is 0.1 metres more than that of the Opel Meriva. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`340 | 1`785 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | above average | high | |
| Opel Meriva has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Suzuki Ignis has serious deffects in 20 percent more cases than Opel Meriva, so Opel Meriva quality is probably better | |||
| Average price (€): | 2200 | 2400 | |
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