Ford C-Max 2010 vs Opel Meriva 2010
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 2.0 Diesel | 1.7 Diesel | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 140 HP | 130 HP | |
| Torque: | 320 NM | 300 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 9.6 seconds | 9 seconds | |
| Ford C-Max engine produces 10 HP more power than Opel Meriva, whereas torque is 20 NM more than Opel Meriva. Despite the higher power, Ford C-Max reaches 100 km/h speed 0.6 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 5.1 | 5.2 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 6.5 l/100km | 6.0 l/100km | |
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The Opel Meriva is a better choice in terms of fuel economy based on user-reported consumption, although the specification shows otherwise. By specification Ford C-Max consumes 0.1 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 15 litres of fuel. But when we compare the real fuel consumption reported by users, Ford C-Max consumes 0.5 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Opel Meriva. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 60 litres | 54 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 1170 km in combined cycle | 1030 km in combined cycle | |
| 1360 km on highway | 1200 km on highway | ||
| 920 km with real consumption | 900 km with real consumption | ||
| Ford C-Max gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
| Ford C-Max 2010 2.0 engine: In early production engines, the camshaft timing chain often stretched, requiring timely replacement to avoid potential issues. The fuel system, equipped with piezo injectors, is highly sensitive to fuel ... More about Ford C-Max 2010 2.0 engine | |||
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 |
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 (kg): | 2`050 | 2`025 | |
| 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 (€): | 5200 | 5000 | |
| Rating in user reviews: | 6.8/10 | 5.8/10 | |
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