Opel Meriva 2013 vs Opel Astra 2012
| Body: | Minivan / MPV | Hatchback | |
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| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
| Engine: | 1.4 Petrol | 1.4 Petrol | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 100 HP | 87 HP | |
| Torque: | 130 NM | 130 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 14 seconds | 15.1 seconds | |
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Opel Meriva is more dynamic to drive. Opel Meriva engine produces 13 HP more power than Opel Astra, the torque is the same for both cars. Thanks to more power Opel Meriva reaches 100 km/h speed 1.1 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 6.0 | 5.5 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 6.9 l/100km | 6.6 l/100km | |
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The Opel Astra is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Opel Meriva consumes 0.5 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Opel Astra, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Opel Meriva could require 75 litres more fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Opel Meriva consumes 0.3 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Opel Astra. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 54 litres | 56 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 900 km in combined cycle | 1010 km in combined cycle | |
| 1080 km on highway | 1210 km on highway | ||
| 780 km with real consumption | 840 km with real consumption | ||
| Opel Astra gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.29 m | 4.42 m | |
| Width: | 1.81 m | 1.81 m | |
| Height: | 1.62 m | 1.51 m | |
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Opel Meriva is smaller, but higher. Opel Meriva is 13 cm shorter than the Opel Astra, width is practically the same , while the height of Opel Meriva is 11 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 400 litres | 370 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
1500 litres | 1235 litres | |
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Opel Meriva has more luggage capacity. Even though the car is shorter, Opel Meriva has 30 litres more trunk space than the Opel Astra. The Opel Astra may have more interior space, so the cabin could be more spacious and more comfortable for the driver and passengers. The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in Opel Meriva (by 265 litres). | |||
| Turning diameter: | 11.06 meters | 11.5 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Opel Meriva is 0.44 metres less than that of the Opel Astra, which means Opel Meriva can be easier to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | no data | 1`870 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | above average | 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 (€): | 6400 | 5600 | |
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