Opel Meriva 2005 vs Citroen Xsara Picasso 2006
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 1.7 Diesel | 1.6 Diesel | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 101 HP | 90 HP | |
| Torque: | 240 NM | 215 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 13.4 seconds | 12.1 seconds | |
| Opel Meriva engine produces 11 HP more power than Citroen Xsara Picasso, whereas torque is 25 NM more than Citroen Xsara Picasso. Despite the higher power, Opel Meriva reaches 100 km/h speed 1.3 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 5.3 | 5.1 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 6.2 l/100km | 5.9 l/100km | |
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The Citroen Xsara Picasso is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Opel Meriva consumes 0.2 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Citroen Xsara Picasso, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Opel Meriva could require 30 litres more fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Opel Meriva consumes 0.3 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Citroen Xsara Picasso. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 52 litres | 54 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 980 km in combined cycle | 1050 km in combined cycle | |
| 830 km with real consumption | 910 km with real consumption | ||
| Citroen Xsara Picasso gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.04 m | 4.28 m | |
| Width: | 1.69 m | 1.75 m | |
| Height: | 1.62 m | 1.64 m | |
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Opel Meriva is smaller. Opel Meriva is 24 cm shorter than the Citroen Xsara Picasso, 6 cm narrower, while the height of Opel Meriva is 2 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 350 litres | 550 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
1410 litres | no data | |
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Citroen Xsara Picasso has more luggage space. Opel Meriva has 200 litres less trunk space than the Citroen Xsara Picasso. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 10.5 meters | 11.5 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Opel Meriva is 1 metres less than that of the Citroen Xsara Picasso, which means Opel Meriva can be easier to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`910 | 1`300 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | average | below average | |
| Opel Meriva has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Citroen Xsara Picasso has serious deffects in 15 percent more cases than Opel Meriva, so Opel Meriva quality is probably better | |||
| Average price (€): | 2600 | 2200 | |
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