Opel Astra 2012 vs Opel Meriva 2014
| Body: | Hatchback | Minivan / MPV | |
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| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
| Engine: | 1.4 LPG | 1.4 LPG | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 140 HP | 120 HP | |
| Torque: | 200 NM | 175 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 10.2 seconds | 11 seconds | |
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Opel Astra is more dynamic to drive. Opel Astra engine produces 20 HP more power than Opel Meriva, whereas torque is 25 NM more than Opel Meriva. Thanks to more power Opel Astra reaches 100 km/h speed 0.8 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 6.0 | 5.9 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 6.2 l/100km | 7.5 l/100km | |
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The Opel Astra is a better choice in terms of fuel economy based on user-reported consumption, although the specification shows otherwise. By specification Opel Astra consumes 0.1 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Opel Meriva, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Opel Astra could require 15 litres more fuel. But when we compare the real fuel consumption reported by users, Opel Astra consumes 1.3 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Opel Meriva. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 56 litres | 54 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 930 km in combined cycle | 910 km in combined cycle | |
| 1140 km on highway | 1120 km on highway | ||
| 900 km with real consumption | 720 km with real consumption | ||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.42 m | 4.29 m | |
| Width: | 1.81 m | 1.91 m | |
| Height: | 1.51 m | 1.62 m | |
| Opel Astra is 13 cm longer than the Opel Meriva, 10 cm narrower, while the height of Opel Astra is 11 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 370 litres | 400 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
1235 litres | 1500 litres | |
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Opel Meriva has more luggage space. Despite its longer length, Opel Astra has 30 litres less trunk space than the Opel Meriva. This could mean that the Opel Astra uses more space in the cabin, so the driver and passengers could be more spacious and comfortable. The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in Opel Meriva (by 265 litres). | |||
| Turning diameter: | 11.4 meters | 11.06 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Opel Astra is 0.34 metres more than that of the Opel Meriva. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | no data | no data | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | average | above average | |
| Opel Meriva has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Opel Astra has serious deffects in 20 percent more cases than Opel Meriva, so Opel Meriva quality is probably better | |||
| Average price (€): | 5000 | 6000 | |
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