Opel Meriva 2010 vs Volkswagen Golf Plus 2009
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Engine: | 1.4 Petrol | 1.4 Petrol | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 140 HP | 80 HP | |
| Torque: | 200 NM | 132 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 10.3 seconds | 14.9 seconds | |
|
Opel Meriva is more dynamic to drive. Opel Meriva engine produces 60 HP more power than Volkswagen Golf Plus, whereas torque is 68 NM more than Volkswagen Golf Plus. Thanks to more power Opel Meriva reaches 100 km/h speed 4.6 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 6.7 | 6.6 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 7.9 l/100km | 6.9 l/100km | |
|
The Volkswagen Golf Plus is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Opel Meriva consumes 0.1 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Volkswagen Golf Plus, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Opel Meriva could require 15 litres more fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Opel Meriva consumes 1 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Volkswagen Golf Plus. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 54 litres | 55 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 800 km in combined cycle | 830 km in combined cycle | |
| 1000 km on highway | 1010 km on highway | ||
| 680 km with real consumption | 790 km with real consumption | ||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.29 m | 4.20 m | |
| Width: | 1.81 m | 1.76 m | |
| Height: | 1.62 m | 1.59 m | |
|
Opel Meriva is larger. Opel Meriva is 8 cm longer than the Volkswagen Golf Plus, 5 cm wider, while the height of Opel Meriva is 2 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 397 litres | 395 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
1500 litres | no data | |
| Opel Meriva has 2 litres more trunk space than the Volkswagen Golf Plus. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 11.5 meters | 10.8 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Opel Meriva is 0.7 metres more than that of the Volkswagen Golf Plus, which means Opel Meriva can be harder to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`940 | 1`890 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | above average | high | |
| Volkswagen Golf Plus has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Opel Meriva has serious deffects in 15 percent more cases than Volkswagen Golf Plus, so Volkswagen Golf Plus quality is probably better | |||
| Average price (€): | 5000 | 5600 | |
| Pros and Cons: |
Opel Meriva has
|
Volkswagen Golf Plus has
| |