Opel Meriva 2013 vs Peugeot 3008 2009
| Body: | Minivan / MPV | Crossover / SUV | |
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| Crossovers and SUVs have better off-road capabilities (higher ground clearance, can have 4x4 drive), they are preferable for driving on unpaved roads and rural areas. Also, the driver's seating position is higher in a crossover or SUVs, which provides better visibility also in city. This usually comes at the cost of higher fuel consumption, increased weight and higher maintenance costs. | |||
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
| Engine: | 1.4 Petrol | 1.6 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing chain | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 140 HP | 120 HP | |
| Torque: | 200 NM | 160 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 10.1 seconds | 11.8 seconds | |
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Opel Meriva is more dynamic to drive. Opel Meriva engine produces 20 HP more power than Peugeot 3008, whereas torque is 40 NM more than Peugeot 3008. Thanks to more power Opel Meriva reaches 100 km/h speed 1.7 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 6.3 | 7.1 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 7.6 l/100km | 8.0 l/100km | |
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The Opel Meriva is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Opel Meriva consumes 0.8 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Peugeot 3008, which means that by driving the Opel Meriva over 15,000 km in a year you can save 120 litres of fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Opel Meriva consumes 0.4 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Peugeot 3008. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 54 litres | 60 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 850 km in combined cycle | 840 km in combined cycle | |
| 1030 km on highway | 1070 km on highway | ||
| 710 km with real consumption | 750 km with real consumption | ||
| Read the article "Fuel Efficiency: How to Reduce Fuel Consumption" to learn more about fuel economy. | |||
Engines | |||
| Engine production duration: | 16 years | 7 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 4 other car models, including Opel Astra, Opel Zafira, Opel Insignia, Opel Mokka | Installed on at least 11 other car models, including Peugeot 308, Peugeot 207, Citroen C5, Citroen C4 Picasso | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.29 m | 4.27 m | |
| Width: | 1.81 m | 1.84 m | |
| Height: | 1.62 m | 1.64 m | |
| Both cars are similar in size. Opel Meriva is 2 cm longer than the Peugeot 3008, 3 cm narrower, while the height of Opel Meriva is 2 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 400 litres | 432 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
1500 litres | 1241 litres | |
| Despite its longer length, Opel Meriva has 32 litres less trunk space than the Peugeot 3008. This could mean that the Opel Meriva uses more space in the cabin, so the driver and passengers could be more spacious and comfortable. The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in Opel Meriva (by 259 litres). | |||
| Turning diameter: | 11.06 meters | 11 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Opel Meriva is 0.06 metres more than that of the Peugeot 3008. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | no data | 2`020 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | above average | no data | |
| Average price (€): | 5600 | 4800 | |
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