Renault Scenic 2009 vs Opel Meriva 2010
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 2.0 Diesel | 1.7 Diesel | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 160 HP | 130 HP | |
| Torque: | 380 NM | 300 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 9.1 seconds | 9 seconds | |
| Renault Scenic engine produces 30 HP more power than Opel Meriva, whereas torque is 80 NM more than Opel Meriva. Despite the higher power, Renault Scenic reaches 100 km/h speed 0.1 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 6.6 | 5.2 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 7.7 l/100km | 6.0 l/100km | |
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The Opel Meriva is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Renault Scenic consumes 1.4 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 210 litres more fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Renault Scenic consumes 1.7 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Opel Meriva. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 60 litres | 54 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 900 km in combined cycle | 1030 km in combined cycle | |
| 1070 km on highway | 1200 km on highway | ||
| 770 km with real consumption | 900 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 2.0 engine: The engine has a good power to fuel consumption ratio and, with careful maintenance, a long service life. The most common problems with these engines are with the fuel injection system and lubrication. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.24 m | 4.29 m | |
| Width: | 1.85 m | 1.99 m | |
| Height: | 1.64 m | 1.62 m | |
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Renault Scenic is smaller, but slightly higher. Renault Scenic is 4 cm shorter 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. Even though the car is shorter, Renault Scenic has 37 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): | 2`062 | 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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