Opel Mokka 2012 vs Opel Meriva 2013
| Body: | Crossover / SUV | Minivan / MPV | |
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| Crossovers and SUVs have better off-road capabilities (higher ground clearance, can have 4x4 drive), they are preferable for driving on unpaved roads and rural areas. Also, the driver's seating position is higher in a crossover or SUVs, which provides better visibility also in city. This usually comes at the cost of higher fuel consumption, increased weight and higher maintenance costs. | |||
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
| Engine: | 1.8 Petrol | 1.4 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing belt | Timing chain | |
| Timing belt usually needs to be replaced more often than the chain, but it is usually significantly cheaper. Timing belt motors are generally quieter and less vibrating than chain motors. | |||
Performance | |||
| Power: | 140 HP | 100 HP | |
| Torque: | 175 NM | 130 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 10.9 seconds | 14 seconds | |
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Opel Mokka is more dynamic to drive. Opel Mokka engine produces 40 HP more power than Opel Meriva, whereas torque is 45 NM more than Opel Meriva. Thanks to more power Opel Mokka reaches 100 km/h speed 3.1 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 7.1 | 6.0 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 7.7 l/100km | 6.9 l/100km | |
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The Opel Meriva is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Opel Mokka consumes 1.1 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Opel Meriva, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Opel Mokka could require 165 litres more fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Opel Mokka consumes 0.8 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Opel Meriva. | |||
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 440'000 km | 350'000 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 Mokka engine could be longer. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 7 years | 15 years | |
| Engine spread: | Used also on Opel Insignia | Installed on at least 2 other car models, including Opel Astra, Opel Adam | |
| 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 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: | 4.28 m | 4.29 m | |
| Width: | 1.78 m | 1.81 m | |
| Height: | 1.66 m | 1.62 m | |
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Opel Mokka is smaller, but higher. Opel Mokka is 1 cm shorter than the Opel Meriva, 4 cm narrower, while the height of Opel Mokka is 4 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 54 litres | 400 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
1372 litres | 1500 litres | |
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Opel Meriva has more luggage space. Opel Mokka has 346 litres less trunk space than the Opel Meriva. The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in Opel Meriva (by 128 litres). | |||
| Turning diameter: | 10.8 meters | 11.06 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Opel Mokka is 0.26 metres less than that of the Opel Meriva. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`839 | no data | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | high | above average | |
| Opel Mokka has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Opel Meriva has serious deffects in 20 percent more cases than Opel Mokka, so Opel Mokka quality is probably better | |||
| Average price (€): | 9400 | 6400 | |
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