Opel Meriva 2010 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 | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 120 HP | 120 HP | |
| Torque: | 175 NM | 160 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 11.5 seconds | 11.8 seconds | |
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Opel Meriva is more dynamic to drive. Opel Meriva and Peugeot 3008 have the same engine power, but Opel Meriva torque is 15 NM more than Peugeot 3008. Opel Meriva reaches 100 km/h speed 0.3 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 6.1 | 7.1 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 7.3 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 1 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 150 litres of fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Opel Meriva consumes 0.7 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Peugeot 3008. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 54 litres | 60 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 880 km in combined cycle | 840 km in combined cycle | |
| 1080 km on highway | 1070 km on highway | ||
| 730 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. | |||
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: | 397 litres | 432 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
1500 litres | 1241 litres | |
| Despite its longer length, Opel Meriva has 35 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: | 11.5 meters | 11 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Opel Meriva is 0.5 metres more than that of the Peugeot 3008, which means Opel Meriva can be harder to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`920 | 2`020 | |
| Safety: | |||
| Opel Meriva scores higher in safety tests, but Peugeot 3008 is better rated in child safety tests. The Peugeot 3008 scores higher in active safety technologies (stability control, lane assist, automatic braking, etc.) tests. | |||
| Quality: | above average | no data | |
| Average price (€): | 5000 | 5000 | |
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