Opel Zafira 2011 vs Opel Meriva 2013
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 1.4 Petrol | 1.4 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing chain | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 140 HP | 100 HP | |
| Torque: | 200 NM | 130 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 10.7 seconds | 14 seconds | |
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Opel Zafira is more dynamic to drive. Opel Zafira engine produces 40 HP more power than Opel Meriva, whereas torque is 70 NM more than Opel Meriva. Thanks to more power Opel Zafira reaches 100 km/h speed 3.3 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 6.3 | 6.0 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 8.2 l/100km | 6.9 l/100km | |
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The Opel Meriva is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Opel Zafira consumes 0.3 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Opel Meriva, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Opel Zafira could require 45 litres more fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Opel Zafira consumes 1.3 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Opel Meriva. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 58 litres | 54 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 920 km in combined cycle | 900 km in combined cycle | |
| 1090 km on highway | 1080 km on highway | ||
| 700 km with real consumption | 780 km with real consumption | ||
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 420'000 km | 350'000 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 Zafira engine could be longer. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 15 years | 15 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 4 other car models, including Opel Astra, Opel Meriva, Opel Insignia, Opel Mokka | 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. Opel Zafira might be a better choice in this respect. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.66 m | 4.29 m | |
| Width: | 1.82 m | 1.81 m | |
| Height: | 1.69 m | 1.62 m | |
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Opel Zafira is larger. Opel Zafira is 37 cm longer than the Opel Meriva, width is practically the same , while the height of Opel Zafira is 7 cm higher. | |||
| Seats: | 7 seats | no data | |
| Trunk capacity: | 152 litres | 400 litres | |
| Trunk capacity with 7 seats: | 152 litres | no data | |
| Trunk capacity with 5 seats: | 710 litres | 400 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
1860 litres | 1500 litres | |
| In 5-seat version Opel Zafira has more luggage space (by 310 litres). The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in Opel Zafira (by 360 litres). | |||
| Turning diameter: | 11.4 meters | 11.06 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Opel Zafira is 0.34 metres more than that of the Opel Meriva. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | no data | no data | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | above average | above average | |
| Opel Zafira has slightly fewer faults. Deffect rate in annual technical inspection is similar for both cars, it's slightly higher for Opel Meriva, so Opel Zafira quality could be a bit better. | |||
| Average price (€): | 6800 | 6400 | |
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