Opel Meriva 2005 vs Citroen Xsara Picasso 2004
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 1.7 Diesel | 2.0 Diesel | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing belt | Timing belt | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 101 HP | 90 HP | |
| Torque: | 240 NM | 205 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 13.4 seconds | 14.5 seconds | |
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Opel Meriva is more dynamic to drive. Opel Meriva engine produces 11 HP more power than Citroen Xsara Picasso, whereas torque is 35 NM more than Citroen Xsara Picasso. Thanks to more power Opel Meriva reaches 100 km/h speed 1.1 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 5.3 | 5.5 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 6.2 l/100km | 6.3 l/100km | |
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By specification Opel Meriva consumes 0.2 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Citroen Xsara Picasso, which means that by driving the Opel Meriva over 15,000 km in a year you can save 30 litres of fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Opel Meriva consumes 0.1 litres less 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 | 980 km in combined cycle | |
| 1150 km on highway | 1170 km on highway | ||
| 830 km with real consumption | 850 km with real consumption | ||
| Read the article "Fuel Efficiency: How to Reduce Fuel Consumption" to learn more about fuel economy. | |||
Engines | |||
| Engine production duration: | 7 years | 7 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 3 other car models, including Opel Astra, Opel Corsa, Opel Combo | Installed on at least 7 other car models, including Peugeot 307, Citroen Xsara, Peugeot 206, Citroen C5, Peugeot 306 | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. Citroen Xsara Picasso might be a better choice in this respect. | |||
| Hydraulic tappets: | no | yes | |
| The Citroen Xsara Picasso engine has hydraulic tappets (lifters), providing quieter operation and no need for periodic adjustment, but they are more complex in design and can cause serious engine damage in case of failure. | |||
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 | no data | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down, if possible |
1410 litres | no data | |
| 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: | 1`910 kg | 1`300 kg | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | above average | below average | |
| Average price (€): | 2000 | 1600 | |
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