Opel Meriva 2011 vs Volkswagen Golf Plus 2009
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 1.2 Diesel | 1.6 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: | 95 HP | 90 HP | |
| Torque: | 180 NM | 230 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 13 seconds | 13.5 seconds | |
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Opel Meriva is more dynamic to drive. Opel Meriva engine produces 5 HP more power than Volkswagen Golf Plus, but torque is 50 NM less than Volkswagen Golf Plus. Thanks to more power Opel Meriva reaches 100 km/h speed 0.5 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 4.1 | 4.7 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 5.6 l/100km | 5.6 l/100km | |
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The Opel Meriva is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Opel Meriva consumes 0.6 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Volkswagen Golf Plus, which means that by driving the Opel Meriva over 15,000 km in a year you can save 90 litres of fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 54 litres | 55 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 1310 km in combined cycle | 1170 km in combined cycle | |
| 1450 km on highway | 1340 km on highway | ||
| 960 km with real consumption | 980 km with real consumption | ||
| Read the article "Fuel Efficiency: How to Reduce Fuel Consumption" to learn more about fuel economy. | |||
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 420'000 km | 350'000 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: | 8 years | 6 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 2 other car models, including Opel Astra, Opel Corsa | Installed on at least 7 other car models, including Volkswagen Golf, Volkswagen Polo, Audi A3, Skoda Fabia, Skoda Roomster | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. Volkswagen Golf Plus might be a better choice in this respect. | |||
| Volkswagen Golf Plus 2009 1.6 engine: The 1.6 TDI turbo diesel engine is generally reliable, which is especially reassuring given its frequent use in commercial vehicles. Even under heavy use, it can exceed 500,000 km, provided that maintenance is performed regularly and ... More about Volkswagen Golf Plus 2009 1.6 engine | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.29 m | 4.20 m | |
| Width: | 1.99 m | 1.76 m | |
| Height: | 1.62 m | 1.59 m | |
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Opel Meriva is larger. Opel Meriva is 8 cm longer than the Volkswagen Golf Plus, 24 cm wider, while the height of Opel Meriva is 2 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 400 litres | 395 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
1500 litres | no data | |
| Opel Meriva has 5 litres more trunk space than the Volkswagen Golf Plus. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 11.5 meters | 10.8 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Opel Meriva is 0.7 metres more than that of the Volkswagen Golf Plus, which means Opel Meriva can be harder to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 2`025 | 2`000 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | above average | high | |
| Volkswagen Golf Plus has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Opel Meriva has serious deffects in 15 percent more cases than Volkswagen Golf Plus, so Volkswagen Golf Plus quality is probably better | |||
| Average price (€): | 4800 | 6200 | |
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