Renault Kangoo 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: | 95 HP | 105 HP | |
| Torque: | 148 NM | 150 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 10.7 seconds | 13.3 seconds | |
| Renault Kangoo engine produces 10 HP less power than Opel Meriva, whereas torque is 2 NM less than Opel Meriva. Despite less power, Renault Kangoo reaches 100 km/h speed 2.6 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 7.5 | 7.3 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 7.9 l/100km | 7.5 l/100km | |
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The Opel Meriva is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Renault Kangoo consumes 0.2 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Opel Meriva, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Renault Kangoo could require 30 litres more fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Renault Kangoo consumes 0.4 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Opel Meriva. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 50 litres | 52 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 660 km in combined cycle | 710 km in combined cycle | |
| 810 km on highway | 890 km on highway | ||
| 630 km with real consumption | 690 km with real consumption | ||
| Opel Meriva gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
| Read the article "Fuel Efficiency: How to Reduce Fuel Consumption" to learn more about fuel economy. | |||
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 560'000 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 Renault Kangoo engine could be longer. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 27 years | 7 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 4 other car models, including Dacia Duster, Renault Megane, Nissan Almera, Dacia Logan | Installed on at least 3 other car models, including Opel Astra, Opel Zafira, Opel Vectra | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. Renault Kangoo might be a better choice in this respect. | |||
| Renault Kangoo 2005 1.6 engine: The Renault K4M 1.6 16V is one of the most durable and well-known engines in its class. It is simple, widely used, and generally not demanding, with many well-maintained examples reaching 400,000–500,000 km. The engine is not especially modern or economical by current standards, but it has a ... More about Renault Kangoo 2005 1.6 engine | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.04 m | 4.04 m | |
| Width: | 1.67 m | 1.69 m | |
| Height: | 1.82 m | 1.62 m | |
| Renault Kangoo and Opel Meriva are practically the same length. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 650 litres | 350 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down, if possible |
no data | 1410 litres | |
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Renault Kangoo has more luggage capacity. Renault Kangoo has 300 litres more trunk space than the Opel Meriva. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 10.4 meters | 10.5 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Renault Kangoo is 0.1 metres less than that of the Opel Meriva. | |||
| Gross weight: | 1`150 kg | 1`830 kg | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | low | average | |
| Opel Meriva has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Renault Kangoo has serious deffects in 25 percent more cases than Opel Meriva, so Opel Meriva quality is probably significantly better | |||
| Average price (€): | 1400 | 2000 | |
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