Opel Meriva 2013 vs Opel Astra 2012
| Body: | Minivan / MPV | Hatchback | |
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| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
| Engine: | 1.4 Petrol | 1.4 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing chain | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 140 HP | 140 HP | |
| Torque: | 200 NM | 200 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 11.1 seconds | 10.2 seconds | |
| Opel Meriva and Opel Astra have the same engine power, the torque is the same for both cars. Opel Meriva reaches 100 km/h speed 0.9 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 7.2 | 6.6 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 8.9 l/100km | 8.2 l/100km | |
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The Opel Astra is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Opel Meriva consumes 0.6 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Opel Astra, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Opel Meriva could require 90 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 Opel Astra. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 54 litres | 56 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 750 km in combined cycle | 840 km in combined cycle | |
| 930 km on highway | 1070 km on highway | ||
| 600 km with real consumption | 680 km with real consumption | ||
| Opel Astra gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 420'000 km | 420'000 km | |
| Engine resource depends largely on regular maintenance and the quality of the oils and fuels used. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 16 years | 16 years | |
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.29 m | 4.42 m | |
| Width: | 1.81 m | 1.81 m | |
| Height: | 1.62 m | 1.51 m | |
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Opel Meriva is smaller, but higher. Opel Meriva is 13 cm shorter than the Opel Astra, width is practically the same , while the height of Opel Meriva is 11 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 400 litres | 370 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
1500 litres | 1235 litres | |
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Opel Meriva has more luggage capacity. Even though the car is shorter, Opel Meriva has 30 litres more trunk space than the Opel Astra. The Opel Astra may have more interior space, so the cabin could be more spacious and more comfortable for the driver and passengers. The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in Opel Meriva (by 265 litres). | |||
| Turning diameter: | 11.06 meters | 11.5 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Opel Meriva is 0.44 metres less than that of the Opel Astra, which means Opel Meriva can be easier to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | no data | 1`885 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | above average | average | |
| Opel Meriva has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Opel Astra has serious deffects in 20 percent more cases than Opel Meriva, so Opel Meriva quality is probably better | |||
| Average price (€): | 6000 | 5000 | |
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