Opel Meriva 2013 vs Volkswagen Golf Sportsvan 2014
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 1.4 Petrol | 1.4 Petrol | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 120 HP | 150 HP | |
| Torque: | 175 NM | 250 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 11.3 seconds | 8.8 seconds | |
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Volkswagen Golf Sportsvan is a more dynamic driving. Opel Meriva engine produces 30 HP less power than Volkswagen Golf Sportsvan, whereas torque is 75 NM less than Volkswagen Golf Sportsvan. Due to the lower power, Opel Meriva reaches 100 km/h speed 2.5 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 5.9 | 5.5 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 7.4 l/100km | 6.7 l/100km | |
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The Volkswagen Golf Sportsvan is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Opel Meriva consumes 0.4 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Volkswagen Golf Sportsvan, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Opel Meriva could require 60 litres more fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Opel Meriva consumes 0.7 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Volkswagen Golf Sportsvan. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 54 litres | 50 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 910 km in combined cycle | 900 km in combined cycle | |
| 1120 km on highway | 1060 km on highway | ||
| 720 km with real consumption | 740 km with real consumption | ||
| Read the article "Fuel Efficiency: How to Reduce Fuel Consumption" to learn more about fuel economy. | |||
| Volkswagen Golf Sportsvan 2014 1.4 engine: One of the most notorious issues with this engine series is excessive oil consumption caused by stuck piston rings. Another common problem is the actuator of the turbocharger’s wastegate, which is prone to ... More about Volkswagen Golf Sportsvan 2014 1.4 engine | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.29 m | 4.34 m | |
| Width: | 1.81 m | 1.81 m | |
| Height: | 1.62 m | 1.58 m | |
| Both cars are similar in size. Opel Meriva is 5 cm shorter than the Volkswagen Golf Sportsvan, width is practically the same , while the height of Opel Meriva is 4 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 400 litres | 500 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
1500 litres | no data | |
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Volkswagen Golf Sportsvan has more luggage space. Opel Meriva has 100 litres less trunk space than the Volkswagen Golf Sportsvan. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 11.06 meters | 11.1 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Opel Meriva is 0.039999999999999 metres less than that of the Volkswagen Golf Sportsvan. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | no data | 1`880 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | above average | high | |
| Volkswagen Golf Sportsvan has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Opel Meriva has serious deffects in 65 percent more cases than Volkswagen Golf Sportsvan, so Volkswagen Golf Sportsvan quality is probably significantly better | |||
| Average price (€): | 5600 | 10 000 | |
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