Opel Astra 2012 vs Opel Meriva 2013
| Body: | Hatchback | Minivan / MPV | |
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| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
| Engine: | 1.4 Petrol | 1.4 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing chain | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 100 HP | 100 HP | |
| Torque: | 130 NM | 130 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 13.9 seconds | 14 seconds | |
| Opel Astra and Opel Meriva have the same engine power, the torque is the same for both cars. Opel Astra reaches 100 km/h speed 0.1 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 5.3 | 6.0 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 7.1 l/100km | 6.9 l/100km | |
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By specification Opel Astra consumes 0.7 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Opel Meriva, which means that by driving the Opel Astra over 15,000 km in a year you can save 105 litres of fuel. But when we compare the real fuel consumption reported by users, Opel Astra consumes 0.2 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Opel Meriva. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 56 litres | 54 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 1050 km in combined cycle | 900 km in combined cycle | |
| 1240 km on highway | 1080 km on highway | ||
| 780 km with real consumption | 780 km with real consumption | ||
| Opel Astra gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 350'000 km | 350'000 km | |
| Engine resource depends largely on regular maintenance and the quality of the oils and fuels used. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 15 years | 15 years | |
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.42 m | 4.29 m | |
| Width: | 1.81 m | 1.81 m | |
| Height: | 1.51 m | 1.62 m | |
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Opel Astra is larger, but lower. Opel Astra is 13 cm longer than the Opel Meriva, width is practically the same , while the height of Opel Astra is 11 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 370 litres | 400 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
1235 litres | 1500 litres | |
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Opel Meriva has more luggage space. Despite its longer length, Opel Astra has 30 litres less trunk space than the Opel Meriva. This could mean that the Opel Astra uses more space in the cabin, so the driver and passengers could be more spacious and comfortable. The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in Opel Meriva (by 265 litres). | |||
| Turning diameter: | 11.5 meters | 11.06 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Opel Astra is 0.44 metres more than that of the Opel Meriva, which means Opel Astra can be harder to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`870 | no data | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | average | above average | |
| Opel Meriva has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Opel Astra has serious deffects in 20 percent more cases than Opel Meriva, so Opel Meriva quality is probably better | |||
| Average price (€): | 5800 | 6400 | |
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