Opel Astra 1998 vs Opel Meriva 2003
| Body: | Hatchback | Minivan / MPV | |
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| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
| Engine: | 2.0 Petrol | 1.8 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing belt | Timing belt | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 136 HP | 125 HP | |
| Torque: | 185 NM | 170 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 10.5 seconds | 12.3 seconds | |
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Opel Astra is more dynamic to drive. Opel Astra engine produces 11 HP more power than Opel Meriva, whereas torque is 15 NM more than Opel Meriva. Thanks to more power Opel Astra reaches 100 km/h speed 1.8 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 9.3 | 7.8 | |
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The Opel Meriva is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Opel Astra consumes 1.5 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 225 litres more fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 52 litres | 52 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 550 km in combined cycle | 660 km in combined cycle | |
| 740 km on highway | 850 km on highway | ||
| 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. | |||
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 480'000 km | 420'000 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 Astra engine could be longer. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 6 years | 9 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 3 other car models, including Opel Vectra, Opel Omega, Opel Calibra | Installed on at least 4 other car models, including Opel Astra, Opel Zafira, Opel Vectra, Opel Signum | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. Opel Meriva might be a better choice in this respect. | |||
| Opel Meriva 2003 1.8 engine: Mechanically reliable engine, but the engine control unit can cause problems. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.11 m | 4.04 m | |
| Width: | 1.71 m | 1.69 m | |
| Height: | 1.42 m | 1.62 m | |
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Opel Astra is larger, but lower. Opel Astra is 7 cm longer than the Opel Meriva, 2 cm wider, while the height of Opel Astra is 20 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 370 litres | 350 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
1180 litres | 1410 litres | |
| Opel Astra has 20 litres more trunk space than the Opel Meriva. The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in Opel Meriva (by 230 litres). | |||
| Turning diameter: | 10.1 meters | 10.5 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Opel Astra is 0.4 metres less than that of the Opel Meriva, which means Opel Astra can be easier to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`725 | 1`835 | |
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| Quality: | average | average | |
| Opel Meriva has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Opel Astra has serious deffects in 65 percent more cases than Opel Meriva, so Opel Meriva quality is probably significantly better | |||
| Average price (€): | 1000 | 1000 | |
| Rating in user reviews: | 7.5/10 | 7.1/10 | |
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