Opel Meriva 2006 vs Opel Zafira 2005
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 1.6 Petrol | 1.6 Petrol | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 180 HP | 105 HP | |
| Torque: | 230 NM | 150 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 8 seconds | 14.3 seconds | |
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Opel Meriva is more dynamic to drive. Opel Meriva engine produces 75 HP more power than Opel Zafira, whereas torque is 80 NM more than Opel Zafira. Thanks to more power Opel Meriva reaches 100 km/h speed 6.3 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 7.8 | 7.1 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 8.9 l/100km | 7.9 l/100km | |
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The Opel Zafira is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Opel Meriva consumes 0.7 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Opel Zafira, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Opel Meriva could require 105 litres more fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Opel Meriva consumes 1 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Opel Zafira. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 52 litres | 58 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 660 km in combined cycle | 810 km in combined cycle | |
| 820 km on highway | 950 km on highway | ||
| 580 km with real consumption | 730 km with real consumption | ||
| Opel Zafira gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.04 m | 4.47 m | |
| Width: | 1.69 m | 1.80 m | |
| Height: | 1.62 m | 1.64 m | |
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Opel Meriva is smaller. Opel Meriva is 43 cm shorter than the Opel Zafira, 11 cm narrower, while the height of Opel Meriva is 2 cm lower. | |||
| Seats: | no data | 7 seats | |
| Trunk capacity: | 360 litres | 140 litres | |
| Trunk capacity with 7 seats: | no data | 140 litres | |
| Trunk capacity with 5 seats: | 360 litres | no data | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
1410 litres | 1820 litres | |
| The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in Opel Zafira (by 410 litres). | |||
| Turning diameter: | 10.5 meters | 11.1 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Opel Meriva is 0.6 metres less than that of the Opel Zafira, which means Opel Meriva can be easier to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`905 | 2`075 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | average | average | |
| Opel Meriva has slightly fewer faults. Deffect rate in annual technical inspection is similar for both cars, it's slightly higher for Opel Zafira, so Opel Meriva quality could be a bit better. | |||
| Average price (€): | 2600 | 1800 | |
| Rating in user reviews: | 7.3/10 | 6.5/10 | |
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