Opel Astra 2012 vs Opel Meriva 2013
Body: | Hatchback | Minivan / MPV | |
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Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
Engine: | 1.4 Petrol | 1.4 Petrol | |
Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing chain | |
Performance | |||
Power: | 140 HP | 100 HP | |
Torque: | 200 NM | 130 NM | |
Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 9.9 seconds | 14 seconds | |
Opel Astra is more dynamic to drive. Opel Astra engine produces 40 HP more power than Opel Meriva, whereas torque is 70 NM more than Opel Meriva. Thanks to more power Opel Astra reaches 100 km/h speed 4.1 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 5.5 | 6.0 | |
Real fuel consumption: | 7.4 l/100km | 6.9 l/100km | |
The Opel Meriva is a better choice in terms of fuel economy based on user-reported consumption, although the specification shows otherwise. By specification Opel Astra consumes 0.5 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Opel Meriva, which means that by driving the Opel Astra over 15,000 km in a year you can save 75 litres of fuel. But when we compare the real fuel consumption reported by users, Opel Astra consumes 0.5 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Opel Meriva. | |||
Fuel tank capacity: | 56 litres | 54 litres | |
Full fuel tank distance: | 1010 km in combined cycle | 900 km in combined cycle | |
1210 km on highway | 1080 km on highway | ||
750 km with real consumption | 780 km with real consumption | ||
Engines | |||
Average engine lifespan: | 420'000 km | 350'000 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: | 15 years | 15 years | |
Engine spread: | Installed on at least 4 other car models, including Opel Zafira, Opel Meriva, Opel Insignia, Opel Mokka | Installed on at least 2 other car models, including Opel Astra, Opel Adam | |
In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. Opel Astra might be a better choice in this respect. | |||
Dimensions | |||
Length: | 4.42 m | 4.29 m | |
Width: | 1.81 m | 1.81 m | |
Height: | 1.51 m | 1.62 m | |
Opel Astra is larger, but lower. Opel Astra is 13 cm longer than the Opel Meriva, width is practically the same , 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 | |
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: | 11.5 meters | 11.06 meters | |
The turning circle of the Opel Astra is 0.44 metres more than that of the Opel Meriva, which means Opel Astra can be harder to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
Gross weight (kg): | 1`885 | 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 (€): | 5600 | 6400 | |
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