Opel Meriva 2005 vs Citroen Xsara Picasso 2004
Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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Engine: | 1.3 Diesel | 1.6 Diesel | |
Performance | |||
Power: | 70 HP | 110 HP | |
Torque: | 170 NM | 240 NM | |
Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 17.8 seconds | 12.4 seconds | |
Citroen Xsara Picasso is a more dynamic driving. Opel Meriva engine produces 40 HP less power than Citroen Xsara Picasso, whereas torque is 70 NM less than Citroen Xsara Picasso. Due to the lower power, Opel Meriva reaches 100 km/h speed 5.4 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 5.0 | 4.9 | |
Real fuel consumption: | 6.0 l/100km | 6.1 l/100km | |
By specification Opel Meriva consumes 0.1 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Citroen Xsara Picasso, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Opel Meriva could require 15 litres more fuel. But when we compare the real fuel consumption reported by users, Opel Meriva consumes 0.1 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Citroen Xsara Picasso. | |||
Fuel tank capacity: | 52 litres | 54 litres | |
Full fuel tank distance: | 1040 km in combined cycle | 1100 km in combined cycle | |
1230 km on highway | 1310 km on highway | ||
860 km with real consumption | 880 km with real consumption | ||
Citroen Xsara Picasso gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
Dimensions | |||
Length: | 4.04 m | 4.28 m | |
Width: | 1.69 m | 1.75 m | |
Height: | 1.62 m | 1.64 m | |
Opel Meriva is smaller. Opel Meriva is 24 cm shorter than the Citroen Xsara Picasso, 6 cm narrower, while the height of Opel Meriva is 2 cm lower. | |||
Trunk capacity: | 350 litres | no data | |
Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
1410 litres | no data | |
Turning diameter: | 10.5 meters | 11.5 meters | |
The turning circle of the Opel Meriva is 1 metres less than that of the Citroen Xsara Picasso, which means Opel Meriva can be easier to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
Gross weight (kg): | no data | 1`300 | |
Safety: | no data | no data | |
Quality: | average | below average | |
Opel Meriva has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Citroen Xsara Picasso has serious deffects in 15 percent more cases than Opel Meriva, so Opel Meriva quality is probably better | |||
Average price (€): | 2400 | 2200 | |
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