Opel Meriva 2005 vs Citroen Nemo 2009
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 1.7 Diesel | 1.4 Diesel | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing belt | Timing belt | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 101 HP | 68 HP | |
| Torque: | 240 NM | 160 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 13.4 seconds | 18 seconds | |
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Opel Meriva is more dynamic to drive. Opel Meriva engine produces 33 HP more power than Citroen Nemo, whereas torque is 80 NM more than Citroen Nemo. Thanks to more power Opel Meriva reaches 100 km/h speed 4.6 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 5.3 | 4.5 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 6.2 l/100km | 5.4 l/100km | |
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The Citroen Nemo is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Opel Meriva consumes 0.8 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Citroen Nemo, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Opel Meriva could require 120 litres more fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Opel Meriva consumes 0.8 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Citroen Nemo. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 52 litres | 45 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 980 km in combined cycle | 1000 km in combined cycle | |
| 1150 km on highway | 1180 km on highway | ||
| 830 km with real consumption | 830 km with real consumption | ||
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 560'000 km | 420'000 km | |
| Engine resource depends largely on regular maintenance and the quality of the oils and fuels used, but under equal conditions the average life of a Opel Meriva engine could be longer. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 7 years | 2 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 3 other car models, including Opel Astra, Opel Corsa, Opel Combo | Used only for this car | |
| 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 Citroen Nemo 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 | 3.96 m | |
| Width: | 1.69 m | 2.02 m | |
| Height: | 1.62 m | 1.72 m | |
| Opel Meriva is 8 cm longer than the Citroen Nemo, 33 cm narrower, while the height of Opel Meriva is 10 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 350 litres | 360 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
1410 litres | no data | |
| Despite its longer length, Opel Meriva has 10 litres less trunk space than the Citroen Nemo. This could mean that the Opel Meriva uses more space in the cabin, so the driver and passengers could be more spacious and comfortable. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 10.5 meters | 10 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Opel Meriva is 0.5 metres more than that of the Citroen Nemo, which means Opel Meriva can be harder to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`910 | 1`700 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | above average | no data | |
| Average price (€): | 2600 | 2800 | |
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