Renault Scenic 2001 vs Opel Meriva 2003
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 1.9 Diesel | 1.7 Diesel | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing belt | Timing belt | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 105 HP | 101 HP | |
| Torque: | 200 NM | 240 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 12.8 seconds | 13.4 seconds | |
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Renault Scenic is more dynamic to drive. Renault Scenic engine produces 4 HP more power than Opel Meriva, but torque is 40 NM less than Opel Meriva. Thanks to more power Renault Scenic reaches 100 km/h speed 0.6 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 5.9 | 5.3 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 6.7 l/100km | 6.1 l/100km | |
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The Opel Meriva is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Renault Scenic consumes 0.6 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 90 litres more fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Renault Scenic consumes 0.6 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Opel Meriva. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 60 litres | 52 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 1010 km in combined cycle | 980 km in combined cycle | |
| 1220 km on highway | 1150 km on highway | ||
| 890 km with real consumption | 850 km with real consumption | ||
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 420'000 km | 560'000 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: | 8 years | 7 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 11 other car models, including Volvo V40, Renault Laguna, Volvo S40, Mitsubishi Carisma | 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. | |||
| Renault Scenic 2001 1.9 engine: Long-lasting and fuel-efficient engine. Maintaining oil change and maintenance intervals is essential for a long engine life, as poor or untimely oil changes can result in turbine and oil pump damage, followed ... More about Renault Scenic 2001 1.9 engine | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.17 m | 4.04 m | |
| Width: | 1.70 m | 1.69 m | |
| Height: | 1.68 m | 1.62 m | |
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Renault Scenic is larger. Renault Scenic is 13 cm longer than the Opel Meriva, 1 cm wider, while the height of Renault Scenic is 6 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | no data | 350 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
no data | 1410 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`300 | 1`910 | |
| Safety: | |||
| Quality: | low | above average | |
| Opel Meriva has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Renault Scenic has serious deffects in 30 percent more cases than Opel Meriva, so Opel Meriva quality is probably significantly better | |||
| Average price (€): | 1200 | 1200 | |
| Rating in user reviews: | 6.3/10 | 7.1/10 | |
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