Ford C-Max 2010 vs Opel Meriva 2010
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 1.6 Diesel | 1.7 Diesel | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 95 HP | 130 HP | |
| Torque: | 230 NM | 300 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 13.3 seconds | 9 seconds | |
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Opel Meriva is a more dynamic driving. Ford C-Max engine produces 35 HP less power than Opel Meriva, whereas torque is 70 NM less than Opel Meriva. Due to the lower power, Ford C-Max reaches 100 km/h speed 4.3 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 4.6 | 5.2 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 5.9 l/100km | 6.0 l/100km | |
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The Ford C-Max is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Ford C-Max consumes 0.6 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Opel Meriva, which means that by driving the Ford C-Max over 15,000 km in a year you can save 90 litres of fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Ford C-Max consumes 0.1 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Opel Meriva. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 53 litres | 54 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 1150 km in combined cycle | 1030 km in combined cycle | |
| 1290 km on highway | 1200 km on highway | ||
| 890 km with real consumption | 900 km with real consumption | ||
| Read the article "Fuel Efficiency: How to Reduce Fuel Consumption" to learn more about fuel economy. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.38 m | 4.29 m | |
| Width: | 1.83 m | 1.99 m | |
| Height: | 1.63 m | 1.62 m | |
| Ford C-Max is 9 cm longer than the Opel Meriva, 17 cm narrower, while the height of Ford C-Max is 1 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 432 litres | 400 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down, if possible |
1684 litres | 1500 litres | |
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Ford C-Max has more luggage capacity. Ford C-Max has 32 litres more trunk space than the Opel Meriva. The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in Ford C-Max (by 184 litres). | |||
| Turning diameter: | 10.9 meters | 11.5 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Ford C-Max is 0.6 metres less than that of the Opel Meriva, which means Ford C-Max can be easier to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight: | 1`915 kg | 2`025 kg | |
| Net weight: | 1`390 kg | 1`428 kg | |
| Load capacity: | 525 kg | 597 kg | |
| Ford C-Max load capacity (permitted cargo and passenger weight) is par apmēram 14 procentiem less than Opel Meriva. Therefore, Opel Meriva is more suitable for longer family trips or transporting heavier loads. | |||
| Safety: | |||
| Ford C-Max is better rated in child safety tests. The Opel Meriva scores higher in active safety technologies (stability control, lane assist, automatic braking, etc.) tests. | |||
| Quality: | average | above average | |
| Opel Meriva has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Ford C-Max has serious deffects in 15 percent more cases than Opel Meriva, so Opel Meriva quality is probably better | |||
| Average price (€): | 4200 | 4000 | |
| Rating in user reviews: | 6.8/10 | 5.8/10 | |
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