Opel Meriva 2005 vs Ford Fiesta 2002
| Body: | Minivan / MPV | Hatchback | |
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| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
| Engine: | 1.3 Diesel | 1.4 Diesel | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 70 HP | 68 HP | |
| Torque: | 170 NM | 160 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 17.8 seconds | 14.9 seconds | |
| Opel Meriva engine produces 2 HP more power than Ford Fiesta, whereas torque is 10 NM more than Ford Fiesta. Despite the higher power, Opel Meriva reaches 100 km/h speed 2.9 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 5.0 | 4.3 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 5.9 l/100km | 5.1 l/100km | |
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The Ford Fiesta is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Opel Meriva consumes 0.7 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 105 litres more fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Opel Meriva consumes 0.8 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Ford Fiesta. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 52 litres | 45 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 1040 km in combined cycle | 1040 km in combined cycle | |
| 1230 km on highway | 1210 km on highway | ||
| 880 km with real consumption | 880 km with real consumption | ||
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 | 284 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
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Opel Meriva has more luggage capacity. Opel Meriva has 66 litres more trunk space than the Ford Fiesta. | |||
| 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`870 | 1`560 | |
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| Quality: | average | above average | |
| Ford Fiesta has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Opel Meriva has serious deffects in 25 percent more cases than Ford Fiesta, so Ford Fiesta quality is probably significantly better | |||
| Average price (€): | 1200 | 1000 | |
| Rating in user reviews: | 7.1/10 | 7.5/10 | |
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