Opel Meriva 2003 vs Toyota Corolla Verso 2002
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 1.7 Diesel | 2.0 Diesel | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing belt | Timing belt | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 101 HP | 90 HP | |
| Torque: | 240 NM | 215 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 13.4 seconds | 14 seconds | |
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Opel Meriva is more dynamic to drive. Opel Meriva engine produces 11 HP more power than Toyota Corolla Verso, whereas torque is 25 NM more than Toyota Corolla Verso. Thanks to more power Opel Meriva reaches 100 km/h speed 0.6 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 5.3 | 6.2 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 6.1 l/100km | 6.6 l/100km | |
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The Opel Meriva is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Opel Meriva consumes 0.9 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Toyota Corolla Verso, which means that by driving the Opel Meriva over 15,000 km in a year you can save 135 litres of fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Opel Meriva consumes 0.5 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Toyota Corolla Verso. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 52 litres | 55 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 980 km in combined cycle | 880 km in combined cycle | |
| 1150 km on highway | 1030 km on highway | ||
| 850 km with real consumption | 830 km with real consumption | ||
| Opel Meriva gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 560'000 km | 280'000 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 | 8 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 3 other car models, including Opel Astra, Opel Corsa, Opel Combo | Installed on at least 5 other car models, including Toyota Avensis, Toyota Corolla, Toyota RAV4 | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. Toyota Corolla Verso might be a better choice in this respect. | |||
| Toyota Corolla Verso 2002 2.0 engine: The engine was known for its solid technical characteristics.
One of its drawbacks is the lack of hydraulic lifters, requiring periodic valve clearance adjustments. The next-generation 1AD-FTV engine was equipped with ... More about Toyota Corolla Verso 2002 2.0 engine | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.04 m | 4.24 m | |
| Width: | 1.69 m | 1.70 m | |
| Height: | 1.62 m | 1.61 m | |
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Opel Meriva is smaller, but slightly higher. Opel Meriva is 20 cm shorter than the Toyota Corolla Verso, 1 cm narrower, while the height of Opel Meriva is 1 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 350 litres | 417 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
1410 litres | no data | |
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Toyota Corolla Verso has more luggage space. Opel Meriva has 67 litres less trunk space than the Toyota Corolla Verso. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 10.5 meters | 10 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Opel Meriva is 0.5 metres more than that of the Toyota Corolla Verso, which means Opel Meriva can be harder to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`910 | 1`835 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | average | high | |
| Toyota Corolla Verso has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Opel Meriva has serious deffects in 75 percent more cases than Toyota Corolla Verso, so Toyota Corolla Verso quality is probably significantly better | |||
| Average price (€): | 1200 | 1200 | |
| Rating in user reviews: | 7.1/10 | 7.5/10 | |
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