Opel Meriva 2003 vs Citroen C4 2004
Body: | Minivan / MPV | Coupe | |
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Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
Engine: | 1.7 Diesel | 1.6 Diesel | |
Performance | |||
Power: | 101 HP | 92 HP | |
Torque: | 240 NM | 215 NM | |
Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 13.4 seconds | 13.9 seconds | |
Opel Meriva is more dynamic to drive. Opel Meriva engine produces 9 HP more power than Citroen C4, whereas torque is 25 NM more than Citroen C4. Thanks to more power Opel Meriva reaches 100 km/h speed 0.5 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 5.3 | 4.7 | |
Real fuel consumption: | 6.1 l/100km | 5.4 l/100km | |
The Citroen C4 is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Opel Meriva consumes 0.6 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Citroen C4, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Opel Meriva could require 90 litres more fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Opel Meriva consumes 0.7 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Citroen C4. | |||
Fuel tank capacity: | 52 litres | 60 litres | |
Full fuel tank distance: | 980 km in combined cycle | 1270 km in combined cycle | |
1150 km on highway | 1460 km on highway | ||
850 km with real consumption | 1110 km with real consumption | ||
Citroen C4 gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
Dimensions | |||
Length: | 4.04 m | 4.27 m | |
Width: | 1.69 m | 1.77 m | |
Height: | 1.62 m | 1.46 m | |
Opel Meriva is smaller, but higher. Opel Meriva is 23 cm shorter than the Citroen C4, 8 cm narrower, while the height of Opel Meriva is 16 cm higher. | |||
Trunk capacity: | 350 litres | 314 litres | |
Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
1410 litres | no data | |
Opel Meriva has more luggage capacity. Even though the car is shorter, Opel Meriva has 36 litres more trunk space than the Citroen C4. The Citroen C4 may have more interior space, so the cabin could be more spacious and more comfortable for the driver and passengers. | |||
Turning diameter: | 10.5 meters | 10.8 meters | |
The turning circle of the Opel Meriva is 0.3 metres less than that of the Citroen C4. | |||
Gross weight (kg): | 1`910 | 1`775 | |
Safety: | no data | ||
Quality: | average | average | |
Opel Meriva has slightly fewer faults. Deffect rate in annual technical inspection is similar for both cars, it's slightly higher for Citroen C4, so Opel Meriva quality could be a bit better. | |||
Average price (€): | 1200 | 1800 | |
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