Opel Meriva 2003 vs Citroen Xsara Picasso 2000
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 1.6 Petrol | 1.6 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing belt | Timing belt | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 84 HP | 90 HP | |
| Torque: | 138 NM | 135 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 14.5 seconds | 16.5 seconds | |
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Opel Meriva is more dynamic to drive. Opel Meriva engine produces 6 HP less power than Citroen Xsara Picasso, but torque is 3 NM more than Citroen Xsara Picasso. Despite less power, Opel Meriva reaches 100 km/h speed 2 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 7.8 | 7.7 | |
| 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. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 52 litres | 54 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 660 km in combined cycle | 700 km in combined cycle | |
| 830 km on highway | 870 km on highway | ||
| Citroen Xsara Picasso gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
Engines | |||
| Engine production duration: | 4 years | 15 years | |
| Engine spread: | Used also on Opel Astra | Installed on at least 10 other car models, including Peugeot 307, Citroen Xsara, Citroen C3, Peugeot 207, Peugeot 206 | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. Citroen Xsara Picasso might be a better choice in this respect. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.04 m | 4.28 m | |
| Width: | 1.69 m | 1.75 m | |
| Height: | 1.62 m | 1.64 m | |
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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): | 1`805 | 900 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | above average | no data | |
| Average price (€): | 1200 | 800 | |
| Rating in user reviews: | 7.1/10 | 6.0/10 | |
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