Nissan Note 2009 vs Opel Meriva 2010
| Body: | Hatchback | Minivan / MPV | |
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| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
| Engine: | 1.6 Petrol | 1.4 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing chain | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 110 HP | 100 HP | |
| Torque: | 153 NM | 130 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 11.7 seconds | 13.9 seconds | |
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Nissan Note is more dynamic to drive. Nissan Note engine produces 10 HP more power than Opel Meriva, whereas torque is 23 NM more than Opel Meriva. Thanks to more power Nissan Note reaches 100 km/h speed 2.2 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 6.8 | 6.1 | |
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The Opel Meriva is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Nissan Note consumes 0.7 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Opel Meriva, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Nissan Note could require 105 litres more fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 46 litres | 54 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 670 km in combined cycle | 880 km in combined cycle | |
| 850 km on highway | 1050 km on highway | ||
| Opel Meriva gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 360'000 km | 350'000 km | |
| Engine resource depends largely on regular maintenance and the quality of the oils and fuels used. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 20 years | 16 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 8 other car models, including Nissan Qashqai, Nissan Almera, Nissan Juke, Nissan Micra | 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. Nissan Note 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. | |||
| Nissan Note 2009 1.6 engine: A simple and reliable engine, not particularly demanding on fuel quality. Tends to consume more oil, may have problems starting in cold weather. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.10 m | 4.29 m | |
| Width: | 1.69 m | 1.81 m | |
| Height: | 1.55 m | 1.62 m | |
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Nissan Note is smaller. Nissan Note is 19 cm shorter than the Opel Meriva, 12 cm narrower, while the height of Nissan Note is 7 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 280 litres | 397 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
1332 litres | 1500 litres | |
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Opel Meriva has more luggage space. Nissan Note has 117 litres less trunk space than the Opel Meriva. The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in Opel Meriva (by 168 litres). | |||
| Turning diameter: | 11 meters | 11.5 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Nissan Note is 0.5 metres less than that of the Opel Meriva, which means Nissan Note can be easier to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`580 | 1`890 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | below average | above average | |
| Opel Meriva has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Nissan Note has serious deffects in 40 percent more cases than Opel Meriva, so Opel Meriva quality is probably significantly better | |||
| Average price (€): | 3400 | 5000 | |
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