Opel Astra 2012 vs Opel Meriva 2014
| Body: | Hatchback | Minivan / MPV | |
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| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
| Engine: | 1.6 Petrol | 1.4 Petrol | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 180 HP | 120 HP | |
| Torque: | 230 NM | 200 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 8.5 seconds | 11 seconds | |
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Opel Astra is more dynamic to drive. Opel Astra engine produces 60 HP more power than Opel Meriva, whereas torque is 30 NM more than Opel Meriva. Thanks to more power Opel Astra reaches 100 km/h speed 2.5 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 6.8 | 6.1 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 8.9 l/100km | 7.5 l/100km | |
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The Opel Meriva is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Opel Astra consumes 0.7 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 105 litres more fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Opel Astra consumes 1.4 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Opel Meriva. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 56 litres | 54 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 820 km in combined cycle | 880 km in combined cycle | |
| 1000 km on highway | 1050 km on highway | ||
| 620 km with real consumption | 720 km with real consumption | ||
| Opel Meriva gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
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: | 11.5 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`965 | 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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