Opel Meriva 2003 vs Citroen Xsara Picasso 2000
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 1.6 Petrol | 1.6 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing belt | Timing belt | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 101 HP | 90 HP | |
| Torque: | 150 NM | 135 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 14.3 seconds | 16.5 seconds | |
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Opel Meriva is more dynamic to drive. Opel Meriva engine produces 11 HP more power than Citroen Xsara Picasso, whereas torque is 15 NM more than Citroen Xsara Picasso. Thanks to more power Opel Meriva reaches 100 km/h speed 2.2 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 7.2 | 7.7 | |
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The Opel Meriva is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Opel Meriva consumes 0.5 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Citroen Xsara Picasso, which means that by driving the Opel Meriva over 15,000 km in a year you can save 75 litres of fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 52 litres | 54 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 720 km in combined cycle | 700 km in combined cycle | |
| 910 km on highway | 870 km on highway | ||
Engines | |||
| Engine production duration: | 5 years | 15 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 3 other car models, including Opel Astra, Opel Zafira, Opel Vectra | Installed on at least 10 other car models, including Peugeot 307, Citroen Xsara, Citroen C3, Peugeot 207, Peugeot 206 | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. Citroen Xsara Picasso might be a better choice in this respect. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.04 m | 4.28 m | |
| Width: | 1.69 m | 1.75 m | |
| Height: | 1.62 m | 1.64 m | |
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Opel Meriva is smaller. Opel Meriva is 24 cm shorter than the Citroen Xsara Picasso, 6 cm narrower, while the height of Opel Meriva is 2 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 350 litres | no data | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
1410 litres | no data | |
| Turning diameter: | 10.5 meters | 11.5 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Opel Meriva is 1 metres less than that of the Citroen Xsara Picasso, which means Opel Meriva can be easier to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`830 | 900 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | above average | no data | |
| Average price (€): | 1200 | 800 | |
| Rating in user reviews: | 7.1/10 | 6.0/10 | |
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