Opel Meriva 2012 vs Opel Meriva 2006
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 1.7 Diesel | 1.7 Diesel | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 110 HP | 125 HP | |
| Torque: | 280 NM | 280 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 12 seconds | 10 seconds | |
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Opel Meriva 2006 is a more dynamic driving. Opel Meriva 2012 engine produces 15 HP less power than Opel Meriva 2006, the torque is the same for both cars. Due to the lower power, Opel Meriva 2012 reaches 100 km/h speed 2 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 6.1 | 5.4 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 7.3 l/100km | 6.0 l/100km | |
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The Opel Meriva 2006 is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Opel Meriva 2012 consumes 0.7 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Opel Meriva 2006, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Opel Meriva 2012 could require 105 litres more fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Opel Meriva 2012 consumes 1.3 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Opel Meriva 2006. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 54 litres | 52 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 880 km in combined cycle | 960 km in combined cycle | |
| 730 km with real consumption | 860 km with real consumption | ||
| Opel Meriva 2006 gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
| Read the article "Fuel Efficiency: How to Reduce Fuel Consumption" to learn more about fuel economy. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.29 m | 4.04 m | |
| Width: | 1.99 m | 1.69 m | |
| Height: | 1.62 m | 1.62 m | |
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Opel Meriva 2012 is larger, but slightly lower. Opel Meriva 2012 is 25 cm longer than the Opel Meriva 2006, 30 cm wider the height of the cars does not differ significantly. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 400 litres | 350 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
1500 litres | 1410 litres | |
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Opel Meriva 2012 has more luggage capacity. Opel Meriva 2012 has 50 litres more trunk space than the Opel Meriva 2006. The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in Opel Meriva 2012 (by 90 litres). | |||
| Turning diameter: | 11.5 meters | 10.5 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Opel Meriva 2012 is 1 metres more than that of the Opel Meriva 2006, which means Opel Meriva 2012 can be harder to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 2`025 | 1`910 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | Opel Meriva 2012 has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Opel Meriva 2006 has serious deffects in 20 percent more cases than Opel Meriva 2012, so Opel Meriva 2012 quality is probably better | ||
| Average price (€): | 4400 | 2200 | |
| Rating in user reviews: | 5.8/10 | 7.3/10 | |
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