Opel Meriva 2013 vs Renault Scenic 2012
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 1.4 Petrol | 1.5 Diesel | |
| Petrol engines (Opel Meriva) are generally quieter, smoother, and better suited for short trips due to quicker warm-up times. Diesel (Renault Scenic) engines, on the other hand, offer superior fuel efficiency and torque, making them ideal for long-distance driving and heavy loads. Read more: Petrol vs. Diesel: Fuel Economy and Key Differences. | |||
Performance | |||
| Power: | 120 HP | 110 HP | |
| Torque: | 175 NM | 260 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 11.3 seconds | 12.5 seconds | |
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Opel Meriva is more dynamic to drive. Opel Meriva engine produces 10 HP more power than Renault Scenic, but torque is 85 NM less than Renault Scenic. Thanks to more power Opel Meriva reaches 100 km/h speed 1.2 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 5.9 | 4.1 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 7.4 l/100km | 5.8 l/100km | |
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The Renault Scenic is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Opel Meriva consumes 1.8 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Renault Scenic, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Opel Meriva could require 270 litres more fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Opel Meriva consumes 1.6 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Renault Scenic. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 54 litres | 60 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 910 km in combined cycle | 1460 km in combined cycle | |
| 1120 km on highway | 1530 km on highway | ||
| 720 km with real consumption | 1030 km with real consumption | ||
| Renault Scenic gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
| Read the article "Fuel Efficiency: How to Reduce Fuel Consumption" to learn more about fuel economy. | |||
| Renault Scenic 2012 1.5 engine: The engine has many modifications, is sufficiently common and spare parts are available. The fuel consumption/power ratio is good. The fuel injection system can be a problem and the timing belt change interval ... More about Renault Scenic 2012 1.5 engine | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.29 m | 4.37 m | |
| Width: | 1.81 m | 1.85 m | |
| Height: | 1.62 m | 1.64 m | |
| Both cars are similar in size. Opel Meriva is 8 cm shorter than the Renault Scenic, 3 cm narrower, while the height of Opel Meriva is 3 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 400 litres | 470 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
1500 litres | 1870 litres | |
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Renault Scenic has more luggage space. Opel Meriva has 70 litres less trunk space than the Renault Scenic. The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in Renault Scenic (by 370 litres). | |||
| Turning diameter: | 11.06 meters | 11 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Opel Meriva is 0.06 metres more than that of the Renault Scenic. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | no data | 1`967 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | above average | low | |
| Opel Meriva has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Renault Scenic has serious deffects in 55 percent more cases than Opel Meriva, so Opel Meriva quality is probably significantly better | |||
| Average price (€): | 5600 | 6600 | |
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