Opel Corsa 1997 vs Opel Meriva 2005
| Body: | Hatchback | Minivan / MPV | |
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| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
| Engine: | 1.4 Petrol | 1.4 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing belt | Timing chain | |
| Timing belt usually needs to be replaced more often than the chain, but it is usually significantly cheaper. Timing belt motors are generally quieter and less vibrating than chain motors. | |||
Performance | |||
| Power: | 90 HP | 90 HP | |
| Torque: | 125 NM | 125 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 11 seconds | 13.8 seconds | |
| Opel Corsa and Opel Meriva have the same engine power, the torque is the same for both cars. Opel Corsa reaches 100 km/h speed 2.8 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 7.5 | 6.4 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 7.5 l/100km | 6.9 l/100km | |
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The Opel Meriva is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Opel Corsa consumes 1.1 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Opel Meriva, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Opel Corsa could require 165 litres more fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Opel Corsa consumes 0.6 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Opel Meriva. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 46 litres | 52 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 610 km in combined cycle | 810 km in combined cycle | |
| 800 km on highway | 980 km on highway | ||
| 610 km with real consumption | 750 km with real consumption | ||
| Opel Meriva gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 350'000 km | 380'000 km | |
| Engine resource depends largely on regular maintenance and the quality of the oils and fuels used. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 7 years | 7 years | |
| Engine spread: | Used also on Opel Astra | Installed on at least 3 other car models, including Opel Astra, Opel Corsa, Opel Combo | |
| 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. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 3.74 m | 4.04 m | |
| Width: | 1.61 m | 1.69 m | |
| Height: | 1.42 m | 1.62 m | |
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Opel Corsa is smaller. Opel Corsa is 30 cm shorter than the Opel Meriva, 8 cm narrower, while the height of Opel Corsa is 20 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 260 litres | 350 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
1050 litres | 1410 litres | |
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Opel Meriva has more luggage space. Opel Corsa has 90 litres less trunk space than the Opel Meriva. The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in Opel Meriva (by 360 litres). | |||
| Turning diameter: | 10.1 meters | 10.5 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Opel Corsa is 0.4 metres less than that of the Opel Meriva, which means Opel Corsa can be easier to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`445 | 1`785 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | average | high | |
| Opel Meriva has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Opel Corsa has serious deffects in 610 percent more cases than Opel Meriva, so Opel Meriva quality is probably significantly better | |||
| Average price (€): | 1000 | 2600 | |
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