Opel Meriva 2012 vs Opel Meriva 2005
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 1.7 Diesel | 1.7 Diesel | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 110 HP | 101 HP | |
| Torque: | 280 NM | 240 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 12 seconds | 13.4 seconds | |
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Opel Meriva 2012 is more dynamic to drive. Opel Meriva 2012 engine produces 9 HP more power than Opel Meriva 2005, whereas torque is 40 NM more than Opel Meriva 2005. Thanks to more power Opel Meriva 2012 reaches 100 km/h speed 1.4 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 6.1 | 5.3 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 7.3 l/100km | 6.2 l/100km | |
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The Opel Meriva 2005 is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Opel Meriva 2012 consumes 0.8 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Opel Meriva 2005, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Opel Meriva 2012 could require 120 litres more fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Opel Meriva 2012 consumes 1.1 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Opel Meriva 2005. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 54 litres | 52 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 880 km in combined cycle | 980 km in combined cycle | |
| 1080 km on highway | 1150 km on highway | ||
| 730 km with real consumption | 830 km with real consumption | ||
| Opel Meriva 2005 gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
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 2005, 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 2005. 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 2005, 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: | high | average | |
| Opel Meriva 2012 has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Opel Meriva 2005 has serious deffects in 140 percent more cases than Opel Meriva 2012, so Opel Meriva 2012 quality is probably significantly better | |||
| Average price (€): | 5400 | 2600 | |
| Rating in user reviews: | 5.8/10 | 7.3/10 | |
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