Opel Meriva 2006 vs Ford Fusion 2005
| Body: | Minivan / MPV | Hatchback | |
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| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
| Engine: | 1.7 Diesel | 1.6 Diesel | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 125 HP | 90 HP | |
| Torque: | 280 NM | 204 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 10 seconds | 12.2 seconds | |
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Opel Meriva is more dynamic to drive. Opel Meriva engine produces 35 HP more power than Ford Fusion, whereas torque is 76 NM more than Ford Fusion. Thanks to more power Opel Meriva reaches 100 km/h speed 2.2 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 5.4 | 4.6 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 6.0 l/100km | 5.1 l/100km | |
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The Ford Fusion is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Opel Meriva consumes 0.8 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Ford Fusion, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Opel Meriva could require 120 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 Ford Fusion. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 52 litres | 45 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 960 km in combined cycle | 970 km in combined cycle | |
| 860 km with real consumption | 880 km with real consumption | ||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.04 m | 4.02 m | |
| Width: | 1.69 m | 1.72 m | |
| Height: | 1.62 m | 1.53 m | |
| Opel Meriva is 2 cm longer than the Ford Fusion, 3 cm narrower, while the height of Opel Meriva is 9 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 350 litres | 337 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
1410 litres | 1175 litres | |
| Opel Meriva has 13 litres more trunk space than the Ford Fusion. The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in Opel Meriva (by 235 litres). | |||
| Turning diameter: | 10.5 meters | 10.3 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Opel Meriva is 0.2 metres more than that of the Ford Fusion. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`910 | 1`675 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | high | above average | |
| Opel Meriva has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Ford Fusion has serious deffects in 10 percent more cases than Opel Meriva, so Opel Meriva quality is probably slightly better | |||
| Average price (€): | 2400 | 2800 | |
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