Nissan Note 2005 vs Opel Meriva 2005
| Body: | Hatchback | Minivan / MPV | |
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| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
| Engine: | 1.6 Petrol | 1.6 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing belt | |
| Engine chain usually needs to be replaced less often than the timing belt, but the cost of replacing the chain is usually higher. Chain motors are considered to be more reliable, but noisier and more vibration generating. | |||
Performance | |||
| Power: | 110 HP | 105 HP | |
| Torque: | 153 NM | 150 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 10.7 seconds | 13.3 seconds | |
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Nissan Note is more dynamic to drive. Nissan Note engine produces 5 HP more power than Opel Meriva, whereas torque is 3 NM more than Opel Meriva. Thanks to more power Nissan Note reaches 100 km/h speed 2.6 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 6.6 | 7.3 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 6.8 l/100km | 7.5 l/100km | |
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The Nissan Note is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Nissan Note consumes 0.7 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Opel Meriva, which means that by driving the Nissan Note over 15,000 km in a year you can save 105 litres of fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Nissan Note consumes 0.7 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Opel Meriva. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 46 litres | 52 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 690 km in combined cycle | 710 km in combined cycle | |
| 830 km on highway | 890 km on highway | ||
| 670 km with real consumption | 690 km with real consumption | ||
| Read the article "Fuel Efficiency: How to Reduce Fuel Consumption" to learn more about fuel economy. | |||
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 360'000 km | 420'000 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: | 20 years | 7 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 8 other car models, including Nissan Qashqai, Nissan Almera, Nissan Juke, Nissan Micra | Installed on at least 3 other car models, including Opel Astra, Opel Zafira, Opel Vectra | |
| 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. | |||
| Nissan Note 2005 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: | 4.08 m | 4.04 m | |
| Width: | 1.69 m | 1.69 m | |
| Height: | 1.55 m | 1.62 m | |
| Nissan Note is 4 cm longer than the Opel Meriva, width is practically the same , while the height of Nissan Note is 7 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 280 litres | 350 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
1332 litres | 1410 litres | |
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Opel Meriva has more luggage space. Despite its longer length, Nissan Note has 70 litres less trunk space than the Opel Meriva. This could mean that the Nissan Note uses more space in the cabin, so the driver and passengers could be more spacious and comfortable. The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in Opel Meriva (by 78 litres). | |||
| Turning diameter: | 11 meters | 10.5 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Nissan Note is 0.5 metres more than that of the Opel Meriva, which means Nissan Note can be harder to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`560 | 1`830 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | below average | below average | |
| Nissan Note has slightly fewer faults. Deffect rate in annual technical inspection is similar for both cars, it's slightly higher for Opel Meriva, so Nissan Note quality could be a bit better. | |||
| Average price (€): | 2200 | 2400 | |
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