Opel Meriva 2010 vs Ford B-Max 2012
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 1.4 Petrol | 1.0 Petrol | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 120 HP | 100 HP | |
| Torque: | 175 NM | 170 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 11.5 seconds | 13.2 seconds | |
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Opel Meriva is more dynamic to drive. Opel Meriva engine produces 20 HP more power than Ford B-Max, whereas torque is 5 NM more than Ford B-Max. Thanks to more power Opel Meriva reaches 100 km/h speed 1.7 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 6.1 | 4.9 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 7.3 l/100km | 6.6 l/100km | |
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The Ford B-Max is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Opel Meriva consumes 1.2 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Ford B-Max, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Opel Meriva could require 180 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 Ford B-Max. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 54 litres | 48 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 880 km in combined cycle | 970 km in combined cycle | |
| 1080 km on highway | 1140 km on highway | ||
| 730 km with real consumption | 720 km with real consumption | ||
| Read the article "Fuel Efficiency: How to Reduce Fuel Consumption" to learn more about fuel economy. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.29 m | 4.08 m | |
| Width: | 1.81 m | 1.75 m | |
| Height: | 1.62 m | 1.60 m | |
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Opel Meriva is larger. Opel Meriva is 21 cm longer than the Ford B-Max, 6 cm wider, while the height of Opel Meriva is 1 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 397 litres | 318 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
1500 litres | 1386 litres | |
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Opel Meriva has more luggage capacity. Opel Meriva has 79 litres more trunk space than the Ford B-Max. The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in Opel Meriva (by 114 litres). | |||
| Turning diameter: | 11.5 meters | 10.5 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Opel Meriva is 1 metres more than that of the Ford B-Max, which means Opel Meriva can be harder to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`920 | 1`760 | |
| Safety: | |||
| Ford B-Max is better rated in child safety tests. The Opel Meriva scores higher in active safety technologies (stability control, lane assist, automatic braking, etc.) tests. | |||
| Quality: | above average | above average | |
| Opel Meriva has slightly fewer faults. Deffect rate in annual technical inspection is similar for both cars, it's slightly higher for Ford B-Max, so Opel Meriva quality could be a bit better. | |||
| Average price (€): | 4400 | 5400 | |
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