Opel Meriva 2003 vs Opel Meriva 2005
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 1.6 Petrol | 1.6 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing belt | Timing belt | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 84 HP | 105 HP | |
| Torque: | 138 NM | 150 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 14.5 seconds | 13.3 seconds | |
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Opel Meriva 2005 is a more dynamic driving. Opel Meriva 2003 engine produces 21 HP less power than Opel Meriva 2005, whereas torque is 12 NM less than Opel Meriva 2005. Due to the lower power, Opel Meriva 2003 reaches 100 km/h speed 1.2 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 7.8 | 7.3 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 8.5 l/100km | 7.5 l/100km | |
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The Opel Meriva 2005 is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Opel Meriva 2003 consumes 0.5 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Opel Meriva 2005, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Opel Meriva 2003 could require 75 litres more fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Opel Meriva 2003 consumes 1 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Opel Meriva 2005. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 52 litres | 52 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 660 km in combined cycle | 710 km in combined cycle | |
| 830 km on highway | 890 km on highway | ||
| 610 km with real consumption | 690 km with real consumption | ||
| Opel Meriva 2005 gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
| Read the article "Fuel Efficiency: How to Reduce Fuel Consumption" to learn more about fuel economy. | |||
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 480'000 km | 420'000 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 2003 engine could be longer. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 4 years | 7 years | |
| Engine spread: | Used also on Opel Astra | Installed on at least 3 other car models, including Opel Astra, Opel Zafira, Opel Vectra | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. Opel Meriva 2005 might be a better choice in this respect. | |||
| Hydraulic tappets: | yes | no | |
| The Opel Meriva 2003 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. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.04 m | 4.04 m | |
| Width: | 1.69 m | 1.69 m | |
| Height: | 1.62 m | 1.62 m | |
| Both cars are similar in size. Opel Meriva 2003 and Opel Meriva 2005 are practically the same length. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 350 litres | 350 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
1410 litres | 1410 litres | |
| Turning diameter: | 10.5 meters | 10.5 meters | |
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`805 | 1`830 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | average | average | |
| Average price (€): | 1200 | 2400 | |
| Rating in user reviews: | 7.1/10 | 7.3/10 | |
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