Toyota Verso 2010 vs Opel Meriva 2010
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 1.3 Petrol | 1.3 Diesel | |
| Petrol engines (Toyota Verso) are generally quieter, smoother, and better suited for short trips due to quicker warm-up times. Diesel (Opel Meriva) engines, on the other hand, offer superior fuel efficiency and torque, making them ideal for long-distance driving and heavy loads. Read more: Petrol vs. Diesel: Fuel Economy and Key Differences. | |||
Performance | |||
| Power: | 99 HP | 75 HP | |
| Torque: | 125 NM | 180 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 13.3 seconds | 16.9 seconds | |
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Toyota Verso is more dynamic to drive. Toyota Verso engine produces 24 HP more power than Opel Meriva, but torque is 55 NM less than Opel Meriva. Thanks to more power Toyota Verso reaches 100 km/h speed 3.6 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 5.4 | 4.9 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 6.2 l/100km | 5.1 l/100km | |
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The Opel Meriva is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Toyota Verso consumes 0.5 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Opel Meriva, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Toyota Verso could require 75 litres more fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Toyota Verso consumes 1.1 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Opel Meriva. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 42 litres | 54 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 770 km in combined cycle | 1100 km in combined cycle | |
| 870 km on highway | 1250 km on highway | ||
| 670 km with real consumption | 1050 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. | |||
| Toyota Verso 2010 1.3 engine: The engine is known for its reliability but exhibits several common issues, especially as mileage increases. Owners report minor oil consumption, which tends to grow over time due to piston ring coking. Individual ignition ... More about Toyota Verso 2010 1.3 engine | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 3.99 m | 4.29 m | |
| Width: | 1.70 m | 1.81 m | |
| Height: | 1.60 m | 1.62 m | |
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Toyota Verso is smaller. Toyota Verso is 30 cm shorter than the Opel Meriva, 12 cm narrower, while the height of Toyota Verso is 2 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 430 litres | 400 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
623 litres | 1500 litres | |
| Even though the car is shorter, Toyota Verso has 30 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 Opel Meriva (by 877 litres). | |||
| Turning diameter: | 10.8 meters | 11.5 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Toyota Verso is 0.7 metres less than that of the Opel Meriva, which means Toyota Verso can be easier to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`515 | 1`870 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | above average | above average | |
| Opel Meriva has slightly fewer faults. Deffect rate in annual technical inspection is similar for both cars, it's slightly higher for Toyota Verso, so Opel Meriva quality could be a bit better. | |||
| Average price (€): | 6800 | 4600 | |
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