Volkswagen Golf Plus 2009 vs Opel Meriva 2010
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 1.6 Diesel | 1.3 Diesel | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 90 HP | 75 HP | |
| Torque: | 230 NM | 180 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 13.5 seconds | 16.9 seconds | |
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Volkswagen Golf Plus is more dynamic to drive. Volkswagen Golf Plus engine produces 15 HP more power than Opel Meriva, whereas torque is 50 NM more than Opel Meriva. Thanks to more power Volkswagen Golf Plus reaches 100 km/h speed 3.4 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 4.7 | 4.9 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 5.6 l/100km | 5.1 l/100km | |
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The Opel Meriva is a better choice in terms of fuel economy based on user-reported consumption, although the specification shows otherwise. By specification Volkswagen Golf Plus consumes 0.2 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Opel Meriva, which means that by driving the Volkswagen Golf Plus over 15,000 km in a year you can save 30 litres of fuel. But when we compare the real fuel consumption reported by users, Volkswagen Golf Plus consumes 0.5 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Opel Meriva. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 55 litres | 54 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 1170 km in combined cycle | 1100 km in combined cycle | |
| 1340 km on highway | 1250 km on highway | ||
| 980 km with real consumption | 1050 km with real consumption | ||
| Read the article "Fuel Efficiency: How to Reduce Fuel Consumption" to learn more about fuel economy. | |||
| Volkswagen Golf Plus 2009 1.6 engine: The 1.6 TDI turbo diesel engine is generally reliable, which is especially reassuring given its frequent use in commercial vehicles. Even under heavy use, it can exceed 500,000 km, provided that maintenance is performed regularly and ... More about Volkswagen Golf Plus 2009 1.6 engine | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.20 m | 4.29 m | |
| Width: | 1.76 m | 1.81 m | |
| Height: | 1.59 m | 1.62 m | |
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Volkswagen Golf Plus is smaller. Volkswagen Golf Plus is 8 cm shorter than the Opel Meriva, 5 cm narrower, while the height of Volkswagen Golf Plus is 2 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 395 litres | 400 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
no data | 1500 litres | |
| Volkswagen Golf Plus has 5 litres less trunk space than the Opel Meriva. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 10.8 meters | 11.5 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Volkswagen Golf Plus is 0.7 metres less than that of the Opel Meriva, which means Volkswagen Golf Plus can be easier to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 2`000 | 1`870 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | high | above average | |
| Volkswagen Golf Plus has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Opel Meriva has serious deffects in 15 percent more cases than Volkswagen Golf Plus, so Volkswagen Golf Plus quality is probably better | |||
| Average price (€): | 5600 | 4600 | |
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