Opel Meriva 2005 vs Opel Astra 2004
| Body: | Minivan / MPV | Hatchback | |
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| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
| Engine: | 1.3 Diesel | 1.7 Diesel | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 70 HP | 80 HP | |
| Torque: | 170 NM | 170 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 17.8 seconds | 15 seconds | |
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Opel Astra is a more dynamic driving. Opel Meriva engine produces 10 HP less power than Opel Astra, the torque is the same for both cars. Due to the lower power, Opel Meriva reaches 100 km/h speed 2.8 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 5.0 | 4.9 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 5.9 l/100km | 5.6 l/100km | |
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The Opel Astra is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Opel Meriva consumes 0.1 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Opel Astra, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Opel Meriva could require 15 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 Opel Astra. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 52 litres | 52 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 1040 km in combined cycle | 1060 km in combined cycle | |
| 1230 km on highway | 1260 km on highway | ||
| 880 km with real consumption | 920 km with real consumption | ||
| Read the article "Fuel Efficiency: How to Reduce Fuel Consumption" to learn more about fuel economy. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.04 m | 4.25 m | |
| Width: | 1.69 m | 1.75 m | |
| Height: | 1.62 m | 1.46 m | |
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Opel Meriva is smaller, but higher. Opel Meriva is 21 cm shorter than the Opel Astra, 6 cm narrower, while the height of Opel Meriva is 16 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 350 litres | 380 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
no data | 1330 litres | |
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Opel Astra has more luggage space. Opel Meriva has 30 litres less trunk space than the Opel Astra. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 10.5 meters | 10.5 meters | |
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`870 | 1`840 | |
| Safety: | |||
| Quality: | average | above average | |
| Opel Astra has slightly fewer faults. Deffect rate in annual technical inspection is similar for both cars, it's slightly higher for Opel Meriva, so Opel Astra quality could be a bit better. | |||
| Average price (€): | 1200 | 1400 | |
| Rating in user reviews: | 7.1/10 | 7.5/10 | |
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