Opel Meriva 2009 vs Opel Zafira 2005
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 1.4 LPG | 1.6 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing belt | |
| Engine chain usually needs to be replaced less often than the timing belt, but the cost of replacing the chain is usually higher. Chain motors are considered to be more reliable, but noisier and more vibration generating. | |||
Performance | |||
| Power: | 90 HP | 105 HP | |
| Torque: | 125 NM | 150 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 13 seconds | 14.3 seconds | |
| Opel Meriva engine produces 15 HP less power than Opel Zafira, whereas torque is 25 NM less than Opel Zafira. Despite less power, Opel Meriva reaches 100 km/h speed 1.3 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 6.2 | 7.1 | |
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The Opel Meriva is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Opel Meriva consumes 0.9 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Opel Zafira, which means that by driving the Opel Meriva over 15,000 km in a year you can save 135 litres of fuel. | |||
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 380'000 km | 420'000 km | |
| Engine resource depends largely on regular maintenance and the quality of the oils and fuels used. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 7 years | 7 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 3 other car models, including Opel Astra, Opel Corsa, Opel Combo | Installed on at least 3 other car models, including Opel Astra, Opel Vectra, Opel Meriva | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. | |||
| Hydraulic tappets: | yes | no | |
| 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: | 4.04 m | 4.47 m | |
| Width: | 1.69 m | 1.80 m | |
| Height: | 1.62 m | 1.64 m | |
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Opel Meriva is smaller. Opel Meriva is 43 cm shorter than the Opel Zafira, 11 cm narrower, while the height of Opel Meriva is 2 cm lower. | |||
| Seats: | no data | 7 seats | |
| Trunk capacity: | 350 litres | 140 litres | |
| Trunk capacity with 7 seats: | no data | 140 litres | |
| Trunk capacity with 5 seats: | 350 litres | no data | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
1410 litres | 1820 litres | |
| The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in Opel Zafira (by 410 litres). | |||
| Turning diameter: | 10.5 meters | 11.1 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Opel Meriva is 0.6 metres less than that of the Opel Zafira, which means Opel Meriva can be easier to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`785 | 2`075 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | Opel Meriva has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Opel Zafira has serious deffects in 25 percent more cases than Opel Meriva, so Opel Meriva quality is probably significantly better | ||
| Average price (€): | 2400 | 1800 | |
| Rating in user reviews: | 7.3/10 | 6.5/10 | |
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