Opel Meriva 2006 vs Ford Fiesta 2005
| Body: | Minivan / MPV | Hatchback | |
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| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
| Engine: | 1.6 Petrol | 1.6 Petrol | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 180 HP | 100 HP | |
| Torque: | 230 NM | 146 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 8 seconds | 11 seconds | |
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Opel Meriva is more dynamic to drive. Opel Meriva engine produces 80 HP more power than Ford Fiesta, whereas torque is 84 NM more than Ford Fiesta. Thanks to more power Opel Meriva reaches 100 km/h speed 3 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 7.8 | 6.4 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 8.9 l/100km | 7.4 l/100km | |
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The Ford Fiesta is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Opel Meriva consumes 1.4 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Ford Fiesta, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Opel Meriva could require 210 litres more fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Opel Meriva consumes 1.5 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Ford Fiesta. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 52 litres | 45 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 660 km in combined cycle | 700 km in combined cycle | |
| 820 km on highway | 860 km on highway | ||
| 580 km with real consumption | 600 km with real consumption | ||
| Ford Fiesta gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.04 m | 3.92 m | |
| Width: | 1.69 m | 1.68 m | |
| Height: | 1.62 m | 1.46 m | |
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Opel Meriva is larger. Opel Meriva is 12 cm longer than the Ford Fiesta, 1 cm wider, while the height of Opel Meriva is 16 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 360 litres | 284 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
1410 litres | 945 litres | |
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Opel Meriva has more luggage capacity. Opel Meriva has 76 litres more trunk space than the Ford Fiesta. The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in Opel Meriva (by 465 litres). | |||
| Turning diameter: | 10.5 meters | 9.8 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Opel Meriva is 0.7 metres more than that of the Ford Fiesta, which means Opel Meriva can be harder to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`905 | 1`520 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | average | above average | |
| Ford Fiesta has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Opel Meriva has serious deffects in 15 percent more cases than Ford Fiesta, so Ford Fiesta quality is probably better | |||
| Average price (€): | 2400 | 1400 | |
| Rating in user reviews: | 7.3/10 | 7.3/10 | |
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