Renault Scenic 2009 vs Opel Meriva 2010
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 1.6 Petrol | 1.4 Petrol | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 110 HP | 120 HP | |
| Torque: | 151 NM | 175 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 11.7 seconds | 11.5 seconds | |
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Opel Meriva is a more dynamic driving. Renault Scenic engine produces 10 HP less power than Opel Meriva, whereas torque is 24 NM less than Opel Meriva. Due to the lower power, Renault Scenic reaches 100 km/h speed 0.2 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 7.4 | 6.1 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 8.4 l/100km | 7.3 l/100km | |
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The Opel Meriva is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Renault Scenic consumes 1.3 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 195 litres more fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Renault Scenic consumes 1.1 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Opel Meriva. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 60 litres | 54 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 810 km in combined cycle | 880 km in combined cycle | |
| 1010 km on highway | 1080 km on highway | ||
| 710 km with real consumption | 730 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. | |||
| Renault Scenic 2009 1.6 engine: The engine is very robust and long-lived, up to half a million kilometres, and can suffer minor damage, but overall it is quite reliable. Fuel consumption is relatively high for these engines, but they are not ... More about Renault Scenic 2009 1.6 engine | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.24 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 4 cm shorter than the Opel Meriva, 3 cm wider, while the height of Renault Scenic is 2 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 437 litres | 397 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
1837 litres | 1500 litres | |
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Renault Scenic has more luggage capacity. Even though the car is shorter, Renault Scenic has 40 litres more trunk space than the Opel Meriva. The Opel Meriva may have more interior space, so the cabin could be more spacious and more comfortable for the driver and passengers. The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in Renault Scenic (by 337 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`877 | 1`920 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| 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 (€): | 2600 | 4600 | |
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