Opel Meriva 2005 vs Opel Combo 2005
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 1.6 Petrol | 1.7 Diesel | |
| Petrol engines (Opel Meriva) are generally quieter, smoother, and better suited for short trips due to quicker warm-up times. Diesel (Opel Combo) engines, on the other hand, offer superior fuel efficiency and torque, making them ideal for long-distance driving and heavy loads. Read more: Petrol vs. Diesel: Fuel Economy and Key Differences. | |||
| Camshaft drive: | Timing belt | Timing belt | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 105 HP | 101 HP | |
| Torque: | 150 NM | 240 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 13.3 seconds | 15.5 seconds | |
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Opel Meriva is more dynamic to drive. Opel Meriva engine produces 4 HP more power than Opel Combo, but torque is 90 NM less than Opel Combo. Thanks to more power Opel Meriva reaches 100 km/h speed 2.2 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 7.3 | 5.2 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 7.5 l/100km | 6.2 l/100km | |
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The Opel Combo is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Opel Meriva consumes 2.1 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Opel Combo, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Opel Meriva could require 315 litres more fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Opel Meriva consumes 1.3 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Opel Combo. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 52 litres | 52 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 710 km in combined cycle | 1000 km in combined cycle | |
| 890 km on highway | 1180 km on highway | ||
| 690 km with real consumption | 830 km with real consumption | ||
| Opel Combo gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
| Read the article "Fuel Efficiency: How to Reduce Fuel Consumption" to learn more about fuel economy. | |||
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 420'000 km | 560'000 km | |
| Engine resource depends largely on regular maintenance and the quality of the oils and fuels used, but under equal conditions the average life of a Opel Combo engine could be longer. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 7 years | 7 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 3 other car models, including Opel Astra, Opel Zafira, Opel Vectra | Installed on at least 3 other car models, including Opel Astra, Opel Meriva, Opel Corsa | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.04 m | 4.32 m | |
| Width: | 1.69 m | 1.69 m | |
| Height: | 1.62 m | 1.80 m | |
| Opel Meriva is 28 cm shorter than the Opel Combo, width is practically the same , while the height of Opel Meriva is 18 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 350 litres | 455 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
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Opel Combo has more luggage space. Opel Meriva has 105 litres less trunk space than the Opel Combo. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 10.5 meters | 11.2 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Opel Meriva is 0.7 metres less than that of the Opel Combo, which means Opel Meriva can be easier to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`830 | 1`990 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | above average | no data | |
| Average price (€): | 2200 | 2000 | |
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