Opel Agila 2008 vs Opel Meriva 2005
| Gearbox: | Manual | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 1.2 Diesel | 1.8 Petrol | |
| Diesel (Opel Agila) engines typically outperform gasoline engines in terms of fuel efficiency and low-end torque. This makes them more economical and better suited for towing or long-distance travel. However, gasoline (Opel Meriva) engines mostly are lighter, quieter, and offer better acceleration and responsiveness, especially in smaller vehicles. For more information, see the article "Diesel or Petrol: Fuel Economy and Key Differences." | |||
| 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 | 125 HP | |
| Torque: | 170 NM | 170 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 13.9 seconds | 12.3 seconds | |
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Opel Meriva is a more dynamic driving. Opel Agila engine produces 55 HP less power than Opel Meriva, the torque is the same for both cars. Due to the lower power, Opel Agila reaches 100 km/h speed 1.6 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 4.5 | 7.8 | |
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The Opel Agila is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Opel Agila consumes 3.3 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 495 litres of fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 45 litres | 52 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 1000 km in combined cycle | 660 km in combined cycle | |
| 1120 km on highway | 850 km on highway | ||
| Opel Agila gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
| Read the article "Fuel Efficiency: How to Reduce Fuel Consumption" to learn more about fuel economy. | |||
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 350'000 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: | 14 years | 9 years | |
| Engine spread: | Used also on Suzuki Ignis, Suzuki Wagon R+ | Installed on at least 4 other car models, including Opel Astra, Opel Zafira, Opel Vectra, Opel Signum | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. | |||
| Opel Meriva 2005 1.8 engine: Mechanically reliable engine, but the engine control unit can cause problems. | |||
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, if possible |
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: | 1`485 kg | 1`835 kg | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | average | below average | |
| Opel Agila has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Opel Meriva has serious deffects in 15 percent more cases than Opel Agila, so Opel Agila quality is probably better | |||
| Average price (€): | 2400 | 1800 | |
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