Opel Meriva 2003 vs Renault Scenic 2001
Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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Engine: | 1.7 Diesel | 1.6 Petrol | |
Camshaft drive: | Timing belt | Timing belt | |
Performance | |||
Power: | 101 HP | 110 HP | |
Torque: | 240 NM | 148 NM | |
Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 13.4 seconds | 11.2 seconds | |
Renault Scenic is a more dynamic driving. Opel Meriva engine produces 9 HP less power than Renault Scenic, but torque is 92 NM more than Renault Scenic. Due to the lower power, Opel Meriva reaches 100 km/h speed 2.2 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 5.3 | 7.3 | |
Real fuel consumption: | 6.1 l/100km | 7.6 l/100km | |
The Opel Meriva is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Opel Meriva consumes 2 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 300 litres of fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Opel Meriva consumes 1.5 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 | 820 km in combined cycle | |
1150 km on highway | 1000 km on highway | ||
850 km with real consumption | 780 km with real consumption | ||
Opel Meriva gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
Engines | |||
Engine production duration: | 7 years | 25 years | |
Engine spread: | Installed on at least 3 other car models, including Opel Astra, Opel Corsa, Opel Combo | Installed on at least 7 other car models, including Renault Laguna, Renault Clio, Dacia Duster | |
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. | |||
Dimensions | |||
Length: | 4.04 m | 4.17 m | |
Width: | 1.69 m | 1.70 m | |
Height: | 1.62 m | 1.68 m | |
Opel Meriva is smaller. Opel Meriva is 13 cm shorter than the Renault Scenic, 1 cm narrower, while the height of Opel Meriva is 6 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 | 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`300 | |
Safety: | |||
Quality: | above average | low | |
Opel Meriva has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Renault Scenic has serious deffects in 30 percent more cases than Opel Meriva, so Opel Meriva quality is probably significantly better | |||
Average price (€): | 1200 | 1000 | |
Rating in user reviews: | 7.1/10 | 6.3/10 | |
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