Opel Meriva 2009 vs Nissan Note 2005
| Body: | Minivan / MPV | Hatchback | |
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| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
| Engine: | 1.4 LPG | 1.4 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing chain | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 90 HP | 88 HP | |
| Torque: | 125 NM | 128 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 13 seconds | 13.1 seconds | |
| Opel Meriva engine produces 2 HP more power than Nissan Note, but torque is 3 NM less than Nissan Note. Thanks to more power Opel Meriva reaches 100 km/h speed 0.1 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 6.2 | 6.3 | |
| Opel Meriva consumes 0.1 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Nissan Note, which means that by driving the Opel Meriva over 15,000 km in a year you can save 15 litres of fuel. | |||
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 380'000 km | 300'000 km | |
| Engine resource depends largely on regular maintenance and the quality of the oils and fuels used, but under equal conditions the average life of a Opel Meriva engine could be longer. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 7 years | 11 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 3 other car models, including Opel Astra, Opel Corsa, Opel Combo | Installed on at least 2 other car models, including Nissan Micra, Nissan Cube | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. | |||
| Hydraulic tappets: | yes | no | |
| The Opel Meriva engine has hydraulic tappets (lifters), providing quieter operation and no need for periodic adjustment, but they are more complex in design and can cause serious engine damage in case of failure. | |||
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: | 350 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 70 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`785 | 1`546 | |
| 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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