Opel Meriva 2010 vs Opel Meriva 2005
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 1.4 Petrol | 1.4 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing chain | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 140 HP | 90 HP | |
| Torque: | 200 NM | 125 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 10.3 seconds | 13.8 seconds | |
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Opel Meriva 2010 is more dynamic to drive. Opel Meriva 2010 engine produces 50 HP more power than Opel Meriva 2005, whereas torque is 75 NM more than Opel Meriva 2005. Thanks to more power Opel Meriva 2010 reaches 100 km/h speed 3.5 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 6.7 | 6.4 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 7.9 l/100km | 6.9 l/100km | |
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The Opel Meriva 2005 is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Opel Meriva 2010 consumes 0.3 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Opel Meriva 2005, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Opel Meriva 2010 could require 45 litres more fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Opel Meriva 2010 consumes 1 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Opel Meriva 2005. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 54 litres | 52 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 800 km in combined cycle | 810 km in combined cycle | |
| 1000 km on highway | 980 km on highway | ||
| 680 km with real consumption | 750 km with real consumption | ||
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 420'000 km | 380'000 km | |
| Engine resource depends largely on regular maintenance and the quality of the oils and fuels used. | |||
| 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 3 other car models, including Opel Astra, Opel Corsa, Opel Combo | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. Opel Meriva 2010 might be a better choice in this respect. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.29 m | 4.04 m | |
| Width: | 1.81 m | 1.69 m | |
| Height: | 1.62 m | 1.62 m | |
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Opel Meriva 2010 is larger, but slightly lower. Opel Meriva 2010 is 25 cm longer than the Opel Meriva 2005, 12 cm wider the height of the cars does not differ significantly. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 397 litres | 350 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
1500 litres | 1410 litres | |
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Opel Meriva 2010 has more luggage capacity. Opel Meriva 2010 has 47 litres more trunk space than the Opel Meriva 2005. The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in Opel Meriva 2010 (by 90 litres). | |||
| Turning diameter: | 11.5 meters | 10.5 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Opel Meriva 2010 is 1 metres more than that of the Opel Meriva 2005, which means Opel Meriva 2010 can be harder to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`940 | 1`785 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | high | high | |
| Average price (€): | 5400 | 2600 | |
| Rating in user reviews: | 5.8/10 | 7.3/10 | |
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