Renault Scenic 2003 vs Opel Meriva 2004
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 1.4 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: | 98 HP | 90 HP | |
| Torque: | 127 NM | 125 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 14.3 seconds | 13.8 seconds | |
| Renault Scenic engine produces 8 HP more power than Opel Meriva, whereas torque is 2 NM more than Opel Meriva. Despite the higher power, Renault Scenic reaches 100 km/h speed 0.5 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 7.2 | 6.4 | |
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The Opel Meriva is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Renault Scenic consumes 0.8 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 120 litres more fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 60 litres | 52 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 830 km in combined cycle | 810 km in combined cycle | |
| 1010 km on highway | 980 km on highway | ||
Engines | |||
| Engine production duration: | 13 years | 7 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 3 other car models, including Renault Clio, Renault Megane, Renault Modus | Installed on at least 3 other car models, including Opel Astra, Opel Corsa, Opel Combo | |
| 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. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.26 m | 4.04 m | |
| Width: | 1.80 m | 1.69 m | |
| Height: | 1.62 m | 1.62 m | |
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Renault Scenic is larger. Renault Scenic is 22 cm longer than the Opel Meriva, 11 cm wider the height of the cars does not differ significantly. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 430 litres | 350 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
1840 litres | 1410 litres | |
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Renault Scenic has more luggage capacity. Renault Scenic has 80 litres more trunk space than the Opel Meriva. The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in Renault Scenic (by 430 litres). | |||
| Turning diameter: | 10.7 meters | 10.5 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Renault Scenic is 0.2 metres more than that of the Opel Meriva. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`880 | 1`785 | |
| Safety: | |||
| Quality: | low | average | |
| Opel Meriva has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Renault Scenic has serious deffects in 25 percent more cases than Opel Meriva, so Opel Meriva quality is probably significantly better | |||
| Average price (€): | 1200 | 1200 | |
| Rating in user reviews: | 5.4/10 | 7.1/10 | |
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