Opel Meriva 2003 vs Renault Scenic 2003
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 1.7 Diesel | 1.5 Diesel | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing belt | Timing belt | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 101 HP | 80 HP | |
| Torque: | 240 NM | 185 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 13.4 seconds | 15.7 seconds | |
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Opel Meriva is more dynamic to drive. Opel Meriva engine produces 21 HP more power than Renault Scenic, whereas torque is 55 NM more than Renault Scenic. Thanks to more power Opel Meriva reaches 100 km/h speed 2.3 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 5.3 | 5.0 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 6.1 l/100km | 6.3 l/100km | |
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By specification Opel Meriva consumes 0.3 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Renault Scenic, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Opel Meriva could require 45 litres more fuel. But when we compare the real fuel consumption reported by users, Opel Meriva consumes 0.2 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Renault Scenic. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 52 litres | 60 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 980 km in combined cycle | 1200 km in combined cycle | |
| 1150 km on highway | 1360 km on highway | ||
| 850 km with real consumption | 950 km with real consumption | ||
| Renault Scenic gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
Engines | |||
| Engine production duration: | 7 years | 4 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 3 other car models, including Opel Astra, Opel Corsa, Opel Combo | Installed on at least 8 other car models, including Renault Clio, Nissan Almera, Nissan Micra, Suzuki Jimny | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.04 m | 4.26 m | |
| Width: | 1.69 m | 1.80 m | |
| Height: | 1.62 m | 1.62 m | |
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Opel Meriva is smaller. Opel Meriva is 22 cm shorter than the Renault Scenic, 11 cm narrower the height of the cars does not differ significantly. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 350 litres | 430 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
1410 litres | 1840 litres | |
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Renault Scenic has more luggage space. Opel Meriva has 80 litres less trunk space than the Renault Scenic. The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in Renault Scenic (by 430 litres). | |||
| Turning diameter: | 10.5 meters | 10.7 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Opel Meriva is 0.2 metres less than that of the Renault Scenic. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`910 | 1`920 | |
| Safety: | |||
| Quality: | average | low | |
| Opel Meriva has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Renault Scenic has serious deffects in 25 percent more cases than Opel Meriva, so Opel Meriva quality is probably significantly better | |||
| Average price (€): | 1200 | 1200 | |
| Rating in user reviews: | 7.1/10 | 5.0/10 | |
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