Ford C-Max 2007 vs Opel Meriva 2010
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 1.6 Diesel | 1.3 Diesel | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 90 HP | 75 HP | |
| Torque: | 215 NM | 180 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 13.1 seconds | 16.9 seconds | |
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Ford C-Max is more dynamic to drive. Ford C-Max engine produces 15 HP more power than Opel Meriva, whereas torque is 35 NM more than Opel Meriva. Thanks to more power Ford C-Max reaches 100 km/h speed 3.8 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 4.8 | 4.9 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 5.6 l/100km | 5.1 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: | 55 litres | 54 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 1140 km in combined cycle | 1100 km in combined cycle | |
| 980 km with real consumption | 1050 km with real consumption | ||
| Read the article "Fuel Efficiency: How to Reduce Fuel Consumption" to learn more about fuel economy. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.33 m | 4.29 m | |
| Width: | 1.82 m | 1.81 m | |
| Height: | 1.60 m | 1.62 m | |
| Both cars are similar in size. Ford C-Max is 4 cm longer than the Opel Meriva, width is practically the same , while the height of Ford C-Max is 2 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 550 litres | 400 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
1620 litres | 1500 litres | |
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Ford C-Max has more luggage capacity. Ford C-Max has 150 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 120 litres). | |||
| Turning diameter: | 10.7 meters | 11.5 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Ford C-Max is 0.8 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): | 1`920 | 1`870 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | high | high | |
| Opel Meriva has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Ford C-Max has serious deffects in 10 percent more cases than Opel Meriva, so Opel Meriva quality is probably slightly better | |||
| Average price (€): | 2400 | 4400 | |
| Rating in user reviews: | 5.3/10 | 5.8/10 | |
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