Renault Scenic 2012 vs Opel Meriva 2010
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 1.5 Diesel | 1.3 Diesel | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 110 HP | 75 HP | |
| Torque: | 260 NM | 180 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 12.5 seconds | 16.9 seconds | |
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Renault Scenic is more dynamic to drive. Renault Scenic engine produces 35 HP more power than Opel Meriva, whereas torque is 80 NM more than Opel Meriva. Thanks to more power Renault Scenic reaches 100 km/h speed 4.4 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 4.1 | 4.9 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 5.8 l/100km | 5.1 l/100km | |
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By specification Renault Scenic consumes 0.8 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Opel Meriva, which means that by driving the Renault Scenic over 15,000 km in a year you can save 120 litres of fuel. But when we compare the real fuel consumption reported by users, Renault Scenic consumes 0.7 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Opel Meriva. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 60 litres | 54 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 1460 km in combined cycle | 1100 km in combined cycle | |
| 1530 km on highway | 1250 km on highway | ||
| 1030 km with real consumption | 1050 km with real consumption | ||
| Read the article "Fuel Efficiency: How to Reduce Fuel Consumption" to learn more about fuel economy. | |||
| Renault Scenic 2012 1.5 engine: The engine has many modifications, is sufficiently common and spare parts are available. The fuel consumption/power ratio is good. The fuel injection system can be a problem and the timing belt change interval ... More about Renault Scenic 2012 1.5 engine | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.37 m | 4.29 m | |
| Width: | 1.85 m | 1.81 m | |
| Height: | 1.64 m | 1.62 m | |
| Both cars are similar in size. Renault Scenic is 8 cm longer than the Opel Meriva, 3 cm wider, while the height of Renault Scenic is 3 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 470 litres | 400 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
1870 litres | 1500 litres | |
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Renault Scenic has more luggage capacity. Renault Scenic has 70 litres more trunk space than the Opel Meriva. The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in Renault Scenic (by 370 litres). | |||
| Turning diameter: | 11 meters | 11.5 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Renault Scenic is 0.5 metres less than that of the Opel Meriva, which means Renault Scenic can be easier to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`967 | 1`870 | |
| Safety: | |||
| Renault Scenic is better rated in child safety tests. The Opel Meriva scores significantly higher in active safety technologies (stability control, lane assist, automatic braking, etc.) tests. | |||
| Quality: | below average | above average | |
| Opel Meriva has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Renault Scenic has serious deffects in 45 percent more cases than Opel Meriva, so Opel Meriva quality is probably significantly better | |||
| Average price (€): | 6400 | 4600 | |
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