Opel Agila 2008 vs Opel Meriva 2005
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 1.2 Diesel | 1.7 Diesel | |
| 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: | 70 HP | 101 HP | |
| Torque: | 170 NM | 240 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 13.9 seconds | 13.4 seconds | |
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Opel Meriva is a more dynamic driving. Opel Agila engine produces 31 HP less power than Opel Meriva, whereas torque is 70 NM less than Opel Meriva. Due to the lower power, Opel Agila reaches 100 km/h speed 0.5 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 4.5 | 5.3 | |
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The Opel Agila is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Opel Agila consumes 0.8 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Opel Meriva, which means that by driving the Opel Agila over 15,000 km in a year you can save 120 litres of fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 45 litres | 52 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 1000 km in combined cycle | 980 km in combined cycle | |
| 1120 km on highway | 1150 km on highway | ||
| Read the article "Fuel Efficiency: How to Reduce Fuel Consumption" to learn more about fuel economy. | |||
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 350'000 km | 560'000 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: | 14 years | 7 years | |
| Engine spread: | Used also on Suzuki Ignis, Suzuki Wagon R+ | 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: | yes | no | |
| The Opel Agila 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: | 3.74 m | 4.04 m | |
| Width: | 1.68 m | 1.69 m | |
| Height: | 1.59 m | 1.62 m | |
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Opel Agila is smaller. Opel Agila is 30 cm shorter than the Opel Meriva, 1 cm narrower, while the height of Opel Agila is 3 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 225 litres | 350 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
660 litres | 1410 litres | |
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Opel Meriva has more luggage space. Opel Agila has 125 litres less trunk space than the Opel Meriva. The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in Opel Meriva (by 750 litres). | |||
| Turning diameter: | 9.6 meters | 10.5 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Opel Agila is 0.9 metres less than that of the Opel Meriva, which means Opel Agila can be easier to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`485 | 1`910 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | high | average | |
| Opel Agila has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Opel Meriva has serious deffects in 35 percent more cases than Opel Agila, so Opel Agila quality is probably significantly better | |||
| Average price (€): | 2600 | 2200 | |
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