Opel Meriva 2005 vs Ford Fiesta 2005
| Body: | Minivan / MPV | Hatchback | |
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| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
| Engine: | 1.8 Petrol | 2.0 Petrol | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 125 HP | 150 HP | |
| Torque: | 170 NM | 190 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 11.3 seconds | 8.4 seconds | |
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Ford Fiesta is a more dynamic driving. Opel Meriva engine produces 25 HP less power than Ford Fiesta, whereas torque is 20 NM less than Ford Fiesta. Due to the lower power, Opel Meriva reaches 100 km/h speed 2.9 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 7.9 | 7.4 | |
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The Ford Fiesta is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Opel Meriva consumes 0.5 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Ford Fiesta, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Opel Meriva could require 75 litres more fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 52 litres | 45 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 650 km in combined cycle | 600 km in combined cycle | |
| 850 km on highway | 780 km on highway | ||
| Opel Meriva gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
| Read the article "Fuel Efficiency: How to Reduce Fuel Consumption" to learn more about fuel economy. | |||
| Opel Meriva 2005 1.8 engine: Mechanically reliable engine, but the engine control unit can cause problems. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.04 m | 3.92 m | |
| Width: | 1.69 m | 1.68 m | |
| Height: | 1.62 m | 1.46 m | |
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Opel Meriva is larger. Opel Meriva is 12 cm longer than the Ford Fiesta, 1 cm wider, while the height of Opel Meriva is 16 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 350 litres | 268 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
1410 litres | 945 litres | |
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Opel Meriva has more luggage capacity. Opel Meriva has 82 litres more trunk space than the Ford Fiesta. The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in Opel Meriva (by 465 litres). | |||
| Turning diameter: | 10.5 meters | 9.8 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Opel Meriva is 0.7 metres more than that of the Ford Fiesta, which means Opel Meriva can be harder to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`835 | 1`590 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | average | above average | |
| Ford Fiesta has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Opel Meriva has serious deffects in 15 percent more cases than Ford Fiesta, so Ford Fiesta quality is probably better | |||
| Average price (€): | 2400 | 1400 | |
| Rating in user reviews: | 7.3/10 | 7.3/10 | |
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