Opel Meriva 2013 vs Renault Scenic 2012
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 1.4 Petrol | 1.4 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing chain | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 140 HP | 130 HP | |
| Torque: | 200 NM | 190 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 11.1 seconds | 10.5 seconds | |
| Opel Meriva engine produces 10 HP more power than Renault Scenic, whereas torque is 10 NM more than Renault Scenic. Despite the higher power, Opel Meriva reaches 100 km/h speed 0.6 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 7.2 | 7.3 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 8.9 l/100km | 8.2 l/100km | |
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The Renault Scenic is a better choice in terms of fuel economy based on user-reported consumption, although the specification shows otherwise. By specification Opel Meriva consumes 0.1 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Renault Scenic, which means that by driving the Opel Meriva over 15,000 km in a year you can save 15 litres of fuel. But when we compare the real fuel consumption reported by users, Opel Meriva consumes 0.7 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Renault Scenic. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 54 litres | 60 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 750 km in combined cycle | 820 km in combined cycle | |
| 930 km on highway | 1010 km on highway | ||
| 600 km with real consumption | 730 km with real consumption | ||
| Renault Scenic gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 420'000 km | 280'000 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: | 15 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 2 other car models, including Renault Megane, Renault Grand Scenic | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. Opel Meriva might be a better choice in this respect. | |||
| Hydraulic tappets: | yes | no | |
| The Opel Meriva engine has hydraulic tappets (lifters), providing quieter operation and no need for periodic adjustment, but they are more complex in design and can cause serious engine damage in case of failure. | |||
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 | 437 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 37 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`945 | |
| 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 (€): | 6400 | 5800 | |
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