Opel Zafira 2007 vs Opel Meriva 2005
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 2.2 Petrol | 1.8 Petrol | |
| 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: | 150 HP | 125 HP | |
| Torque: | 215 NM | 170 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 11.6 seconds | 12.3 seconds | |
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Opel Zafira is more dynamic to drive. Opel Zafira engine produces 25 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 0.7 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 8.5 | 7.8 | |
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The Opel Meriva is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Opel Zafira consumes 0.7 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 105 litres more fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 58 litres | 52 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 680 km in combined cycle | 660 km in combined cycle | |
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 350'000 km | 420'000 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: | 7 years | 9 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 2 other car models, including Opel Vectra, Opel Signum | Installed on at least 4 other car models, including Opel Astra, Opel Zafira, Opel Vectra, Opel Signum | |
| 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. | |||
| 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): | no data | 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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