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: | 80 HP | 101 HP | |
| Torque: | 160 NM | 240 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 15.7 seconds | 13.4 seconds | |
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Opel Meriva is a more dynamic driving. Renault Scenic engine produces 21 HP less power than Opel Meriva, whereas torque is 80 NM less than Opel Meriva. Due to the lower power, Renault Scenic reaches 100 km/h speed 2.3 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 5.7 | 5.3 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 6.2 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 0.4 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 60 litres more fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Renault Scenic consumes 0.1 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Opel Meriva. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 60 litres | 52 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 1050 km in combined cycle | 980 km in combined cycle | |
| 1250 km on highway | 1150 km on highway | ||
| 960 km with real consumption | 850 km with real consumption | ||
| Renault Scenic gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
Engines | |||
| Engine production duration: | 6 years | 7 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 3 other car models, including Renault Clio, Renault Megane, Renault Espace | 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. | |||
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 (€): | 1000 | 1200 | |
| Rating in user reviews: | 6.3/10 | 7.1/10 | |
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