Opel Meriva 2006 vs Volkswagen Golf Plus 2005
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 1.6 Petrol | 1.6 Petrol | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 180 HP | 102 HP | |
| Torque: | 230 NM | 148 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 8 seconds | 12 seconds | |
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Opel Meriva is more dynamic to drive. Opel Meriva engine produces 78 HP more power than Volkswagen Golf Plus, whereas torque is 82 NM more than Volkswagen Golf Plus. Thanks to more power Opel Meriva reaches 100 km/h speed 4 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 7.8 | 7.7 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 8.9 l/100km | 8.0 l/100km | |
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The Volkswagen Golf Plus is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Opel Meriva consumes 0.1 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Volkswagen Golf Plus, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Opel Meriva could require 15 litres more fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Opel Meriva consumes 0.9 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Volkswagen Golf Plus. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 52 litres | 55 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 660 km in combined cycle | 710 km in combined cycle | |
| 580 km with real consumption | 680 km with real consumption | ||
| Volkswagen Golf Plus gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
| Volkswagen Golf Plus 2005 1.6 engine: This engine is simple and reliable, rarely causing significant issues for owners.
Fluctuating idle speed is often linked to a clogged fuel pump strainer or air leaks in the intake system. If vibrations or ... More about Volkswagen Golf Plus 2005 1.6 engine | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.04 m | 4.21 m | |
| Width: | 1.69 m | 1.76 m | |
| Height: | 1.62 m | 1.58 m | |
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Opel Meriva is smaller, but slightly higher. Opel Meriva is 17 cm shorter than the Volkswagen Golf Plus, 7 cm narrower, while the height of Opel Meriva is 4 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 360 litres | 395 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
1410 litres | no data | |
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Volkswagen Golf Plus has more luggage space. Opel Meriva has 35 litres less trunk space than the Volkswagen Golf Plus. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 10.5 meters | 10.8 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Opel Meriva is 0.3 metres less than that of the Volkswagen Golf Plus. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`905 | 1`200 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | below average | high | |
| Volkswagen Golf Plus has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Opel Meriva has serious deffects in 70 percent more cases than Volkswagen Golf Plus, so Volkswagen Golf Plus quality is probably significantly better | |||
| Average price (€): | 2400 | 2600 | |
| Rating in user reviews: | 7.3/10 | 6.8/10 | |
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