Opel Meriva 2003 vs Opel Zafira 2003
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 1.7 Diesel | 2.2 Diesel | |
| 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: | 101 HP | 125 HP | |
| Torque: | 240 NM | 280 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 13.4 seconds | 11.5 seconds | |
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Opel Zafira is a more dynamic driving. Opel Meriva engine produces 24 HP less power than Opel Zafira, whereas torque is 40 NM less than Opel Zafira. Due to the lower power, Opel Meriva reaches 100 km/h speed 1.9 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 5.3 | 6.5 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 6.1 l/100km | 7.0 l/100km | |
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The Opel Meriva is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Opel Meriva consumes 1.2 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Opel Zafira, which means that by driving the Opel Meriva over 15,000 km in a year you can save 180 litres of fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Opel Meriva consumes 0.9 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Opel Zafira. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 52 litres | 58 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 980 km in combined cycle | 890 km in combined cycle | |
| 1150 km on highway | 1070 km on highway | ||
| 850 km with real consumption | 820 km with real consumption | ||
| Opel Meriva 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: | 560'000 km | 480'000 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: | 7 years | 5 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 3 other car models, including Opel Astra, Opel Corsa, Opel Combo | Installed on at least 3 other car models, including Opel Astra, Opel Vectra, Opel Signum | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. | |||
| Hydraulic tappets: | no | yes | |
| The Opel Zafira 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 | 4.32 m | |
| Width: | 1.69 m | 1.74 m | |
| Height: | 1.62 m | 1.63 m | |
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Opel Meriva is smaller. Opel Meriva is 28 cm shorter than the Opel Zafira, 5 cm narrower, while the height of Opel Meriva is 1 cm lower. | |||
| Seats: | no data | 7 seats | |
| Trunk capacity: | 350 litres | 150 litres | |
| Trunk capacity with 7 seats: | no data | 150 litres | |
| Trunk capacity with 5 seats: | 350 litres | no data | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
1410 litres | 1700 litres | |
| The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in Opel Zafira (by 290 litres). | |||
| Turning diameter: | 10.5 meters | 10.5 meters | |
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`910 | 2`085 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | average | above average | |
| Opel Zafira has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Opel Meriva has serious deffects in 10 percent more cases than Opel Zafira, so Opel Zafira quality is probably slightly better | |||
| Average price (€): | 1000 | 1200 | |
| Rating in user reviews: | 7.1/10 | 7.8/10 | |
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