Opel Meriva 2005 vs Nissan Qashqai 2008
| 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: | 1.8 Petrol | 1.6 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing belt | Timing chain | |
| Timing belt usually needs to be replaced more often than the chain, but it is usually significantly cheaper. Timing belt motors are generally quieter and less vibrating than chain motors. | |||
Performance | |||
| Power: | 125 HP | 115 HP | |
| Torque: | 170 NM | 156 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 11.3 seconds | 12 seconds | |
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Opel Meriva is more dynamic to drive. Opel Meriva engine produces 10 HP more power than Nissan Qashqai, whereas torque is 14 NM more than Nissan Qashqai. Thanks to more power Opel Meriva reaches 100 km/h speed 0.7 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 7.9 | 6.7 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 8.1 l/100km | 7.8 l/100km | |
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The Nissan Qashqai is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Opel Meriva consumes 1.2 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Nissan Qashqai, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Opel Meriva could require 180 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 Nissan Qashqai. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 52 litres | 65 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 650 km in combined cycle | 970 km in combined cycle | |
| 850 km on highway | 1140 km on highway | ||
| 640 km with real consumption | 830 km with real consumption | ||
| Nissan Qashqai gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 420'000 km | 360'000 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 Meriva engine could be longer. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 9 years | 20 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 4 other car models, including Opel Astra, Opel Zafira, Opel Vectra, Opel Signum | Installed on at least 8 other car models, including Nissan Almera, Nissan Juke, Nissan Note, Nissan Micra | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. Nissan Qashqai might be a better choice in this respect. | |||
| Hydraulic tappets: | yes | no | |
| The Opel Meriva 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. | |||
| Opel Meriva 2005 1.8 engine: Mechanically reliable engine, but the engine control unit can cause problems. Nissan Qashqai 2008 1.6 engine: A simple and reliable engine, not particularly demanding on fuel quality. Tends to consume more oil, may have problems starting in cold weather. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.04 m | 4.32 m | |
| Width: | 1.69 m | 1.78 m | |
| Height: | 1.62 m | 1.61 m | |
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Opel Meriva is smaller, but slightly higher. Opel Meriva is 28 cm shorter than the Nissan Qashqai, 9 cm narrower, while the height of Opel Meriva is 1 cm higher. | |||
| Seats: | no data | 7 seats | |
| Trunk capacity: | 350 litres | 410 litres | |
| Trunk capacity with 7 seats: | no data | 410 litres | |
| Trunk capacity with 5 seats: | 350 litres | no data | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
1410 litres | 1520 litres | |
| The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in Nissan Qashqai (by 110 litres). | |||
| Turning diameter: | 10.5 meters | 11 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Opel Meriva is 0.5 metres less than that of the Nissan Qashqai, which means Opel Meriva can be easier to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`835 | 2`072 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | high | low | |
| Opel Meriva has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Nissan Qashqai has serious deffects in 80 percent more cases than Opel Meriva, so Opel Meriva quality is probably significantly better | |||
| Average price (€): | 2400 | 5200 | |
| Rating in user reviews: | 7.3/10 | 7.2/10 | |
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