Opel Zafira 2008 vs Opel Meriva 2010
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Engine: | 1.8 Petrol | 1.4 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing belt | Timing chain | |
| Timing belt usually needs to be replaced more often than the chain, but it is usually significantly cheaper. Timing belt motors are generally quieter and less vibrating than chain motors. | |||
Performance | |||
| Power: | 140 HP | 100 HP | |
| Torque: | 175 NM | 130 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 12.9 seconds | 13.9 seconds | |
|
Opel Zafira is more dynamic to drive. Opel Zafira engine produces 40 HP more power than Opel Meriva, whereas torque is 45 NM more than Opel Meriva. Thanks to more power Opel Zafira reaches 100 km/h speed 1 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 7.2 | 6.1 | |
|
The Opel Meriva is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Opel Zafira 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 Zafira could require 165 litres more fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 58 litres | 54 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 800 km in combined cycle | 880 km in combined cycle | |
| 1000 km on highway | 1050 km on highway | ||
| Opel Meriva gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
Engines | |||
| Engine production duration: | 5 years | 16 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 3 other car models, including Opel Astra, Opel Vectra, Opel Signum | 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. | |||
| Hydraulic tappets: | no | yes | |
| The Opel Meriva 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. | |||
| Opel Zafira 2008 1.8 engine: Reliable and easy to repair engine, spare parts available. Main problems - oil leaks from heat exchanger and faulty phase regulator. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.48 m | 4.29 m | |
| Width: | 1.80 m | 1.81 m | |
| Height: | 1.63 m | 1.62 m | |
| Opel Zafira is 19 cm longer than the Opel Meriva, 1 cm narrower, while the height of Opel Zafira is 2 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 540 litres | 397 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
1820 litres | 1500 litres | |
|
Opel Zafira has more luggage capacity. Opel Zafira has 143 litres more trunk space than the Opel Meriva. The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in Opel Zafira (by 320 litres). | |||
| Turning diameter: | 11.1 meters | 11.5 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Opel Zafira is 0.4 metres less than that of the Opel Meriva, which means Opel Zafira can be easier to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 2`080 | 1`890 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | below average | high | |
| Opel Meriva has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Opel Zafira has serious deffects in 55 percent more cases than Opel Meriva, so Opel Meriva quality is probably significantly better | |||
| Average price (€): | 2800 | 5000 | |
| Pros and Cons: |
Opel Zafira has
|
Opel Meriva has
| |