Renault Scenic 2009 vs Opel Meriva 2010
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 2.0 Petrol | 1.7 Diesel | |
| Petrol engines (Renault Scenic) are generally quieter, smoother, and better suited for short trips due to quicker warm-up times. Diesel (Opel Meriva) engines, on the other hand, offer superior fuel efficiency and torque, making them ideal for long-distance driving and heavy loads. Read more: Petrol vs. Diesel: Fuel Economy and Key Differences. | |||
Performance | |||
| Power: | 140 HP | 130 HP | |
| Torque: | 195 NM | 300 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 10.6 seconds | 9 seconds | |
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Opel Meriva is a more dynamic driving. Renault Scenic engine produces 10 HP more power than Opel Meriva, but torque is 105 NM less than Opel Meriva. Despite the higher power, Renault Scenic reaches 100 km/h speed 1.6 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 7.7 | 6.1 | |
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The Opel Meriva is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Renault Scenic consumes 1.6 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 240 litres more fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 60 litres | 54 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 770 km in combined cycle | 880 km in combined cycle | |
| 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. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.34 m | 4.29 m | |
| Width: | 1.85 m | 1.99 m | |
| Height: | 1.64 m | 1.62 m | |
| Renault Scenic is 6 cm longer than the Opel Meriva, 15 cm narrower, while the height of Renault Scenic is 2 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 437 litres | 400 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
1837 litres | 1500 litres | |
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Renault Scenic has more luggage capacity. Renault Scenic has 37 litres more trunk space than the Opel Meriva. 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`953 | 2`025 | |
| 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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