Ford Fusion 2002 vs Opel Meriva 2004
| Body: | Hatchback | Minivan / MPV | |
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| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
| Engine: | 1.2 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: | 75 HP | 90 HP | |
| Torque: | 110 NM | 125 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 15.5 seconds | 13.8 seconds | |
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Opel Meriva is a more dynamic driving. Ford Fusion engine produces 15 HP less power than Opel Meriva, whereas torque is 15 NM less than Opel Meriva. Due to the lower power, Ford Fusion reaches 100 km/h speed 1.7 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 6.5 | 6.4 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 7.8 l/100km | 7.1 l/100km | |
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The Opel Meriva is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Ford Fusion consumes 0.1 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Opel Meriva, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Ford Fusion could require 15 litres more fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Ford Fusion consumes 0.7 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Opel Meriva. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 45 litres | 52 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 690 km in combined cycle | 810 km in combined cycle | |
| 860 km on highway | 980 km on highway | ||
| 570 km with real consumption | 730 km with real consumption | ||
| Opel Meriva gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 300'000 km | 380'000 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 Meriva engine could be longer. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 10 years | 7 years | |
| Engine spread: | Used also on Ford Fiesta | Installed on at least 3 other car models, including Opel Astra, Opel Corsa, Opel Combo | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. | |||
| 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: | 4.02 m | 4.04 m | |
| Width: | 1.72 m | 1.69 m | |
| Height: | 1.53 m | 1.62 m | |
| Ford Fusion is 2 cm shorter than the Opel Meriva, 3 cm wider, while the height of Ford Fusion is 9 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 337 litres | 350 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
1175 litres | 1410 litres | |
| Ford Fusion has 13 litres less trunk space than the Opel Meriva. The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in Opel Meriva (by 235 litres). | |||
| Turning diameter: | 9.9 meters | 10.5 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Ford Fusion is 0.6 metres less than that of the Opel Meriva, which means Ford Fusion can be easier to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`605 | 1`785 | |
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| Quality: | high | average | |
| Ford Fusion has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Opel Meriva has serious deffects in 50 percent more cases than Ford Fusion, so Ford Fusion quality is probably significantly better | |||
| Average price (€): | 2000 | 1200 | |
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