Renault Scenic 2003 vs Opel Meriva 2003
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 1.6 Petrol | 1.6 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing belt | Timing belt | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 115 HP | 84 HP | |
| Torque: | 152 NM | 138 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 12.5 seconds | 14.5 seconds | |
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Renault Scenic is more dynamic to drive. Renault Scenic engine produces 31 HP more power than Opel Meriva, whereas torque is 14 NM more than Opel Meriva. Thanks to more power Renault Scenic reaches 100 km/h speed 2 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 7.2 | 7.8 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 8.2 l/100km | 8.5 l/100km | |
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The Renault Scenic is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Renault Scenic consumes 0.6 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Opel Meriva, which means that by driving the Renault Scenic over 15,000 km in a year you can save 90 litres of fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Renault Scenic consumes 0.3 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Opel Meriva. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 60 litres | 52 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 830 km in combined cycle | 660 km in combined cycle | |
| 1000 km on highway | 830 km on highway | ||
| 730 km with real consumption | 610 km with real consumption | ||
| Renault Scenic gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 420'000 km | 480'000 km | |
| Engine resource depends largely on regular maintenance and the quality of the oils and fuels used, but under equal conditions the average life of a Opel Meriva engine could be longer. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 26 years | 4 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 7 other car models, including Renault Laguna, Renault Clio, Dacia Duster | Used also on Opel Astra | |
| 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. | |||
| Renault Scenic 2003 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 2003 1.6 engine | |||
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`915 | 1`805 | |
| Safety: | |||
| Quality: | below average | average | |
| Opel Meriva has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Renault Scenic has serious deffects in 15 percent more cases than Opel Meriva, so Opel Meriva quality is probably better | |||
| Average price (€): | 1200 | 1200 | |
| Rating in user reviews: | 5.4/10 | 7.1/10 | |
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