Opel Meriva 2005 vs Opel Zafira 2005
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 1.6 Petrol | 1.6 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing belt | Timing belt | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 105 HP | 105 HP | |
| Torque: | 150 NM | 150 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 13.3 seconds | 14.3 seconds | |
| Opel Meriva and Opel Zafira have the same engine power, the torque is the same for both cars. Opel Meriva reaches 100 km/h speed 1 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 7.3 | 7.1 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 7.5 l/100km | 7.9 l/100km | |
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The Opel Meriva is a better choice in terms of fuel economy based on user-reported consumption, although the specification shows otherwise. By specification Opel Meriva consumes 0.2 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Opel Zafira, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Opel Meriva could require 30 litres more fuel. But when we compare the real fuel consumption reported by users, Opel Meriva consumes 0.4 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Opel Zafira. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 52 litres | 58 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 710 km in combined cycle | 810 km in combined cycle | |
| 890 km on highway | 950 km on highway | ||
| 690 km with real consumption | 730 km with real consumption | ||
| Opel Zafira gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
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: | 7 years | 7 years | |
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.04 m | 4.47 m | |
| Width: | 1.69 m | 1.80 m | |
| Height: | 1.62 m | 1.64 m | |
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Opel Meriva is smaller. Opel Meriva is 43 cm shorter than the Opel Zafira, 11 cm narrower, while the height of Opel Meriva is 2 cm lower. | |||
| Seats: | no data | 7 seats | |
| Trunk capacity: | 350 litres | 140 litres | |
| Trunk capacity with 7 seats: | no data | 140 litres | |
| Trunk capacity with 5 seats: | 350 litres | no data | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
1410 litres | 1820 litres | |
| The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in Opel Zafira (by 410 litres). | |||
| Turning diameter: | 10.5 meters | 11.1 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Opel Meriva is 0.6 metres less than that of the Opel Zafira, which means Opel Meriva can be easier to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`830 | 2`075 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | average | average | |
| Opel Meriva has slightly fewer faults. Deffect rate in annual technical inspection is similar for both cars, it's slightly higher for Opel Zafira, so Opel Meriva quality could be a bit better. | |||
| Average price (€): | 2600 | 1800 | |
| Rating in user reviews: | 7.3/10 | 6.5/10 | |
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