Opel Meriva 2003 vs Renault Scenic 2006
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 1.7 Diesel | 2.0 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 | 150 HP | |
| Torque: | 240 NM | 340 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 13.4 seconds | 9.4 seconds | |
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Renault Scenic is a more dynamic driving. Opel Meriva engine produces 49 HP less power than Renault Scenic, whereas torque is 100 NM less than Renault Scenic. Due to the lower power, Opel Meriva reaches 100 km/h speed 4 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 5.3 | 5.8 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 6.1 l/100km | 6.8 l/100km | |
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The Opel Meriva is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Opel Meriva consumes 0.5 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Renault Scenic, which means that by driving the Opel Meriva over 15,000 km in a year you can save 75 litres of fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Opel Meriva consumes 0.7 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 | 1030 km in combined cycle | |
| 1150 km on highway | 1200 km on highway | ||
| 850 km with real consumption | 880 km with real consumption | ||
| Renault Scenic gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
| Read the article "Fuel Efficiency: How to Reduce Fuel Consumption" to learn more about fuel economy. | |||
Engines | |||
| Engine production duration: | 7 years | 14 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 3 other car models, including Opel Astra, Opel Corsa, Opel Combo | Installed on at least 10 other car models, including Nissan X-Trail, Nissan Qashqai, Renault Laguna, Opel Vivaro | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. Renault Scenic might be a better choice in this respect. | |||
| Hydraulic tappets: | no | yes | |
| The Renault Scenic 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. | |||
| Renault Scenic 2006 2.0 engine: The engine has a good power to fuel consumption ratio and, with careful maintenance, a long service life. The most common problems with these engines are with the fuel injection system and lubrication. | |||
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 | 2`025 | |
| 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 (€): | 1600 | 1200 | |
| Rating in user reviews: | 7.1/10 | 5.4/10 | |
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