Opel Meriva 2009 vs Nissan Qashqai 2008
| Body: | Minivan / MPV | Crossover / SUV | |
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| Crossovers and SUVs have better off-road capabilities (higher ground clearance, can have 4x4 drive), they are preferable for driving on unpaved roads and rural areas. Also, the driver's seating position is higher in a crossover or SUVs, which provides better visibility also in city. This usually comes at the cost of higher fuel consumption, increased weight and higher maintenance costs. | |||
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
| Engine: | 1.4 LPG | 1.5 Diesel | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing belt | |
| Engine chain usually needs to be replaced less often than the timing belt, but the cost of replacing the chain is usually higher. Chain motors are considered to be more reliable, but noisier and more vibration generating. | |||
Performance | |||
| Power: | 90 HP | 103 HP | |
| Torque: | 125 NM | 240 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 13 seconds | 12 seconds | |
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Nissan Qashqai is a more dynamic driving. Opel Meriva engine produces 13 HP less power than Nissan Qashqai, whereas torque is 115 NM less than Nissan Qashqai. Due to the lower power, Opel Meriva reaches 100 km/h speed 1 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 6.2 | 5.5 | |
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The Nissan Qashqai is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Opel Meriva consumes 0.7 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Nissan Qashqai, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Opel Meriva could require 105 litres more fuel. | |||
| Read the article "Fuel Efficiency: How to Reduce Fuel Consumption" to learn more about fuel economy. | |||
Engines | |||
| Engine production duration: | 7 years | 5 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 3 other car models, including Opel Astra, Opel Corsa, Opel Combo | Installed on at least 9 other car models, including Renault Clio, Renault Megane, Dacia Logan, Nissan Note | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. Nissan Qashqai might be a better choice in this respect. | |||
| 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 | 4.32 m | |
| Width: | 1.69 m | 1.78 m | |
| Height: | 1.62 m | 1.61 m | |
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Opel Meriva is smaller, but slightly higher. Opel Meriva is 28 cm shorter than the Nissan Qashqai, 9 cm narrower, while the height of Opel Meriva is 1 cm higher. | |||
| Seats: | no data | 7 seats | |
| Trunk capacity: | 350 litres | 410 litres | |
| Trunk capacity with 7 seats: | no data | 410 litres | |
| Trunk capacity with 5 seats: | 350 litres | no data | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
1410 litres | 1520 litres | |
| The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in Nissan Qashqai (by 110 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 Qashqai, which means Opel Meriva can be easier to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`785 | 2`170 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | high | low | |
| Opel Meriva has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Nissan Qashqai has serious deffects in 80 percent more cases than Opel Meriva, so Opel Meriva quality is probably significantly better | |||
| Average price (€): | 2200 | 4600 | |
| Rating in user reviews: | 7.3/10 | 7.2/10 | |
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