Renault Scenic 2012 vs Opel Meriva 2013
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 1.6 Petrol | 1.4 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing belt | Timing chain | |
| Timing belt usually needs to be replaced more often than the chain, but it is usually significantly cheaper. Timing belt motors are generally quieter and less vibrating than chain motors. | |||
Performance | |||
| Power: | 110 HP | 100 HP | |
| Torque: | 151 NM | 130 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 11.7 seconds | 14 seconds | |
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Renault Scenic is more dynamic to drive. Renault Scenic engine produces 10 HP more power than Opel Meriva, whereas torque is 21 NM more than Opel Meriva. Thanks to more power Renault Scenic reaches 100 km/h speed 2.3 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 7.2 | 6.0 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 8.3 l/100km | 6.9 l/100km | |
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The Opel Meriva is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Renault Scenic consumes 1.2 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Opel Meriva, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Renault Scenic could require 180 litres more fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Renault Scenic consumes 1.4 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Opel Meriva. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 60 litres | 54 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 830 km in combined cycle | 900 km in combined cycle | |
| 1010 km on highway | 1080 km on highway | ||
| 720 km with real consumption | 780 km with real consumption | ||
| Opel Meriva gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
Engines | |||
| Engine production duration: | 25 years | 15 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 7 other car models, including Renault Laguna, Renault Clio, Dacia Duster | Installed on at least 2 other car models, including Opel Astra, Opel Adam | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. Renault Scenic might be a better choice in this respect. | |||
| Hydraulic tappets: | no | yes | |
| The Opel Meriva engine has hydraulic tappets (lifters), providing quieter operation and no need for periodic adjustment, but they are more complex in design and can cause serious engine damage in case of failure. | |||
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 | 11.06 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Renault Scenic is 0.06 metres less than that of the Opel Meriva. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`904 | no data | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | low | above average | |
| Opel Meriva has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Renault Scenic has serious deffects in 55 percent more cases than Opel Meriva, so Opel Meriva quality is probably significantly better | |||
| Average price (€): | 6000 | 6400 | |
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