Opel Meriva 2010 vs Opel Mokka 2012
| 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 | 1.4 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing chain | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 140 HP | 140 HP | |
| Torque: | 200 NM | 200 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 10.3 seconds | 9.8 seconds | |
| Opel Meriva and Opel Mokka have the same engine power, the torque is the same for both cars. Opel Meriva reaches 100 km/h speed 0.5 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 6.7 | 6.3 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 7.9 l/100km | 7.7 l/100km | |
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The Opel Mokka is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Opel Meriva consumes 0.4 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Opel Mokka, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Opel Meriva could require 60 litres more fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Opel Meriva consumes 0.2 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Opel Mokka. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 54 litres | 54 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 800 km in combined cycle | 850 km in combined cycle | |
| 1000 km on highway | 1050 km on highway | ||
| 680 km with real consumption | 700 km with real consumption | ||
| Opel Mokka gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
Drive type | |||
| Wheel drive type: | Front wheel drive (FWD) | All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4) | |
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: | 15 years | 15 years | |
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.29 m | 4.28 m | |
| Width: | 1.81 m | 1.78 m | |
| Height: | 1.62 m | 1.66 m | |
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Opel Meriva is larger, but lower. Opel Meriva is 1 cm longer than the Opel Mokka, 4 cm wider, while the height of Opel Meriva is 4 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 397 litres | 356 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
1500 litres | 1372 litres | |
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Opel Meriva has more luggage capacity. Opel Meriva has 41 litres more trunk space than the Opel Mokka. The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in Opel Meriva (by 128 litres). | |||
| Turning diameter: | 11.5 meters | 10.8 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Opel Meriva is 0.7 metres more than that of the Opel Mokka, which means Opel Meriva can be harder to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`940 | 1`919 | |
| Safety: | |||
| Opel Mokka scores higher in safety tests. The Opel Mokka scores higher in active safety technologies (stability control, lane assist, automatic braking, etc.) tests. | |||
| Quality: | above average | high | |
| Opel Mokka has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Opel Meriva has serious deffects in 20 percent more cases than Opel Mokka, so Opel Mokka quality is probably better | |||
| Average price (€): | 5400 | 9600 | |
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