Opel Zafira 2005 vs Opel Meriva 2005
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 2.0 Petrol | 1.8 Petrol | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 200 HP | 125 HP | |
| Torque: | 262 NM | 170 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 9 seconds | 11.3 seconds | |
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Opel Zafira is more dynamic to drive. Opel Zafira engine produces 75 HP more power than Opel Meriva, whereas torque is 92 NM more than Opel Meriva. Thanks to more power Opel Zafira reaches 100 km/h speed 2.3 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 9.5 | 7.9 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 10.5 l/100km | 8.1 l/100km | |
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The Opel Meriva is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Opel Zafira consumes 1.6 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 240 litres more fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Opel Zafira consumes 2.4 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Opel Meriva. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 58 litres | 52 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 610 km in combined cycle | 650 km in combined cycle | |
| 790 km on highway | 850 km on highway | ||
| 550 km with real consumption | 640 km with real consumption | ||
| Opel Meriva gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
| Opel Meriva 2005 1.8 engine: Mechanically reliable engine, but the engine control unit can cause problems. | |||
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`175 | 1`835 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | below 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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