Opel Meriva 2003 vs Opel Agila 2000
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 1.6 Petrol | 1.2 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: | 84 HP | 75 HP | |
| Torque: | 138 NM | 110 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 14.5 seconds | 13.5 seconds | |
| Opel Meriva engine produces 9 HP more power than Opel Agila, whereas torque is 28 NM more than Opel Agila. Despite the higher power, Opel Meriva reaches 100 km/h speed 1 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 7.8 | 6.5 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 8.5 l/100km | 6.6 l/100km | |
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The Opel Agila is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Opel Meriva consumes 1.3 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Opel Agila, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Opel Meriva could require 195 litres more fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Opel Meriva consumes 1.9 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Opel Agila. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 52 litres | 41 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 660 km in combined cycle | 630 km in combined cycle | |
| 830 km on highway | 710 km on highway | ||
| 610 km with real consumption | 620 km with real consumption | ||
| Read the article "Fuel Efficiency: How to Reduce Fuel Consumption" to learn more about fuel economy. | |||
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 480'000 km | 370'000 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: | 4 years | 4 years | |
| Engine spread: | Used also on Opel Astra | Installed on at least 2 other car models, including Opel Astra, Opel Corsa | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. Opel Agila might be a better choice in this respect. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.04 m | 3.50 m | |
| Width: | 1.69 m | 1.62 m | |
| Height: | 1.62 m | 1.70 m | |
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Opel Meriva is larger, but lower. Opel Meriva is 54 cm longer than the Opel Agila, 7 cm wider, while the height of Opel Meriva is 8 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 350 litres | 250 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
1410 litres | 595 litres | |
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Opel Meriva has more luggage capacity. Opel Meriva has 100 litres more trunk space than the Opel Agila. The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in Opel Meriva (by 815 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 Opel Agila, which means Opel Meriva can be harder to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`805 | 1`345 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | above average | high | |
| Opel Agila has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Opel Meriva has serious deffects in 20 percent more cases than Opel Agila, so Opel Agila quality is probably better | |||
| Average price (€): | 1600 | 1200 | |
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