Opel Astra 2012 vs Opel Meriva 2013
Body: | Hatchback | Minivan / MPV | |
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Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
Engine: | 1.6 Petrol | 1.4 Petrol | |
Camshaft drive: | Timing belt | Timing chain | |
Timing belt usually needs to be replaced more often than the chain, but it is usually significantly cheaper. Timing belt motors are generally quieter and less vibrating than chain motors. | |||
Performance | |||
Power: | 180 HP | 100 HP | |
Torque: | 230 NM | 130 NM | |
Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 8.5 seconds | 14 seconds | |
Opel Astra is more dynamic to drive. Opel Astra engine produces 80 HP more power than Opel Meriva, whereas torque is 100 NM more than Opel Meriva. Thanks to more power Opel Astra reaches 100 km/h speed 5.5 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 6.8 | 6.0 | |
Real fuel consumption: | 8.9 l/100km | 6.9 l/100km | |
The Opel Meriva is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Opel Astra consumes 0.8 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Opel Meriva, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Opel Astra could require 120 litres more fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Opel Astra consumes 2 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Opel Meriva. | |||
Fuel tank capacity: | 56 litres | 54 litres | |
Full fuel tank distance: | 820 km in combined cycle | 900 km in combined cycle | |
1000 km on highway | 1080 km on highway | ||
620 km with real consumption | 780 km with real consumption | ||
Opel Meriva gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
Engines | |||
Engine production duration: | 5 years | 15 years | |
Engine spread: | Used also on Opel Insignia | Installed on at least 2 other car models, including Opel Astra, Opel Adam | |
In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. Opel Meriva 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: | 4.42 m | 4.29 m | |
Width: | 1.81 m | 1.81 m | |
Height: | 1.51 m | 1.62 m | |
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 | |
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`965 | 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 (€): | 5600 | 6400 | |
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