Opel Meriva 2006 vs Nissan Note 2005
| Body: | Minivan / MPV | Hatchback | |
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| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
| Engine: | 1.6 Petrol | 1.6 Petrol | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 180 HP | 110 HP | |
| Torque: | 230 NM | 153 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 8 seconds | 10.7 seconds | |
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Opel Meriva is more dynamic to drive. Opel Meriva engine produces 70 HP more power than Nissan Note, whereas torque is 77 NM more than Nissan Note. Thanks to more power Opel Meriva reaches 100 km/h speed 2.7 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 7.8 | 6.6 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 8.9 l/100km | 6.8 l/100km | |
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The Nissan Note is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Opel Meriva consumes 1.2 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Nissan Note, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Opel Meriva could require 180 litres more fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Opel Meriva consumes 2.1 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Nissan Note. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 52 litres | 46 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 660 km in combined cycle | 690 km in combined cycle | |
| 820 km on highway | 830 km on highway | ||
| 580 km with real consumption | 670 km with real consumption | ||
| Nissan Note 2005 1.6 engine: A simple and reliable engine, not particularly demanding on fuel quality. Tends to consume more oil, may have problems starting in cold weather. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.04 m | 4.08 m | |
| Width: | 1.69 m | 1.69 m | |
| Height: | 1.62 m | 1.55 m | |
| Opel Meriva is 4 cm shorter than the Nissan Note, width is practically the same , while the height of Opel Meriva is 7 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 360 litres | 280 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
1410 litres | 1332 litres | |
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Opel Meriva has more luggage capacity. Even though the car is shorter, Opel Meriva has 80 litres more trunk space than the Nissan Note. The Nissan Note may have more interior space, so the cabin could be more spacious and more comfortable for the driver and passengers. The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in Opel Meriva (by 78 litres). | |||
| Turning diameter: | 10.5 meters | 11 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Opel Meriva is 0.5 metres less than that of the Nissan Note, which means Opel Meriva can be easier to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`905 | 1`560 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | below average | below average | |
| Nissan Note has slightly fewer faults. Deffect rate in annual technical inspection is similar for both cars, it's slightly higher for Opel Meriva, so Nissan Note quality could be a bit better. | |||
| Average price (€): | 2400 | 2200 | |
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