Opel Agila 2000 vs Opel Meriva 2003
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 1.2 Petrol | 1.7 Diesel | |
| Petrol engines (Opel Agila) are generally quieter, smoother, and better suited for short trips due to quicker warm-up times. Diesel (Opel Meriva) engines, on the other hand, offer superior fuel efficiency and torque, making them ideal for long-distance driving and heavy loads. Read more: Petrol vs. Diesel: 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: | 75 HP | 75 HP | |
| Torque: | 110 NM | 165 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 13.5 seconds | 17 seconds | |
| Opel Agila and Opel Meriva have the same engine power, but Opel Agila torque is 55 NM less than Opel Meriva. Opel Agila reaches 100 km/h speed 3.5 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 6.5 | 5.4 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 6.6 l/100km | 6.3 l/100km | |
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The Opel Meriva is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Opel Agila consumes 1.1 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Opel Meriva, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Opel Agila could require 165 litres more fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Opel Agila consumes 0.3 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Opel Meriva. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 41 litres | 52 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 630 km in combined cycle | 960 km in combined cycle | |
| 710 km on highway | 1150 km on highway | ||
| 620 km with real consumption | 820 km with real consumption | ||
| Opel Meriva 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: | 370'000 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: | 4 years | 5 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 2 other car models, including Opel Astra, Opel Corsa | 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. Opel Meriva might be a better choice in this respect. | |||
| 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: | 3.50 m | 4.04 m | |
| Width: | 1.62 m | 1.69 m | |
| Height: | 1.70 m | 1.62 m | |
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Opel Agila is smaller, but higher. Opel Agila is 54 cm shorter than the Opel Meriva, 7 cm narrower, while the height of Opel Agila is 8 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 250 litres | 350 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down, if possible |
595 litres | 1410 litres | |
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Opel Meriva has more luggage space. Opel Agila has 100 litres less trunk space than the Opel Meriva. The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in Opel Meriva (by 815 litres). | |||
| Turning diameter: | 9.8 meters | 10.5 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Opel Agila is 0.7 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`345 kg | 1`870 kg | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | high | above average | |
| Opel Agila has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Opel Meriva has serious deffects in 20 percent more cases than Opel Agila, so Opel Agila quality is probably better | |||
| Average price (€): | 1200 | 1400 | |
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