Opel Zafira 2005 vs Opel Meriva 2005
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 1.6 Petrol | 1.6 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing belt | Timing belt | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 105 HP | 105 HP | |
| Torque: | 150 NM | 150 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 14.3 seconds | 13.3 seconds | |
| Opel Zafira and Opel Meriva have the same engine power, the torque is the same for both cars. Opel Zafira reaches 100 km/h speed 1 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 7.1 | 7.3 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 7.9 l/100km | 7.5 l/100km | |
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The Opel Meriva is a better choice in terms of fuel economy based on user-reported consumption, although the specification shows otherwise. By specification Opel Zafira consumes 0.2 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Opel Meriva, which means that by driving the Opel Zafira over 15,000 km in a year you can save 30 litres of fuel. But when we compare the real fuel consumption reported by users, Opel Zafira consumes 0.4 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Opel Meriva. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 58 litres | 52 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 810 km in combined cycle | 710 km in combined cycle | |
| 950 km on highway | 890 km on highway | ||
| 730 km with real consumption | 690 km with real consumption | ||
| Opel Zafira gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 420'000 km | 420'000 km | |
| Engine resource depends largely on regular maintenance and the quality of the oils and fuels used. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 7 years | 7 years | |
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.47 m | 4.04 m | |
| Width: | 1.80 m | 1.69 m | |
| Height: | 1.64 m | 1.62 m | |
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Opel Zafira is larger. Opel Zafira is 43 cm longer than the Opel Meriva, 11 cm wider, while the height of Opel Zafira is 2 cm higher. | |||
| Seats: | 7 seats | no data | |
| Trunk capacity: | 140 litres | 350 litres | |
| Trunk capacity with 7 seats: | 140 litres | no data | |
| Trunk capacity with 5 seats: | no data | 350 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
1820 litres | 1410 litres | |
| The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in Opel Zafira (by 410 litres). | |||
| Turning diameter: | 11.1 meters | 10.5 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Opel Zafira is 0.6 metres more than that of the Opel Meriva, which means Opel Zafira can be harder to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 2`075 | 1`830 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | average | average | |
| Opel Meriva has slightly fewer faults. Deffect rate in annual technical inspection is similar for both cars, it's slightly higher for Opel Zafira, so Opel Meriva quality could be a bit better. | |||
| Average price (€): | 1600 | 2400 | |
| Rating in user reviews: | 6.5/10 | 7.3/10 | |
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