Opel Meriva 2006 vs Citroen Xsara Picasso 2004
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 1.6 Petrol | 1.6 Petrol | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 180 HP | 95 HP | |
| Torque: | 230 NM | 135 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 8 seconds | 15 seconds | |
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Opel Meriva is more dynamic to drive. Opel Meriva engine produces 85 HP more power than Citroen Xsara Picasso, whereas torque is 95 NM more than Citroen Xsara Picasso. Thanks to more power Opel Meriva reaches 100 km/h speed 7 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 7.8 | 7.5 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 8.9 l/100km | 7.8 l/100km | |
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The Citroen Xsara Picasso is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Opel Meriva consumes 0.3 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Citroen Xsara Picasso, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Opel Meriva could require 45 litres more fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Opel Meriva consumes 1.1 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Citroen Xsara Picasso. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 52 litres | 54 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 660 km in combined cycle | 720 km in combined cycle | |
| 820 km on highway | 880 km on highway | ||
| 580 km with real consumption | 690 km with real consumption | ||
| Citroen Xsara Picasso gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.04 m | 4.28 m | |
| Width: | 1.69 m | 1.75 m | |
| Height: | 1.62 m | 1.64 m | |
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Opel Meriva is smaller. Opel Meriva is 24 cm shorter than the Citroen Xsara Picasso, 6 cm narrower, while the height of Opel Meriva is 2 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 360 litres | no data | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
1410 litres | no data | |
| Turning diameter: | 10.5 meters | 11.5 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Opel Meriva is 1 metres less than that of the Citroen Xsara Picasso, which means Opel Meriva can be easier to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`905 | 900 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | above average | below average | |
| Average price (€): | 2600 | 2200 | |
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