Opel Meriva 2003 vs Ford Fiesta 2002
| Body: | Minivan / MPV | Hatchback | |
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| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
| Engine: | 1.8 Petrol | 1.6 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing belt | Timing belt | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 125 HP | 100 HP | |
| Torque: | 170 NM | 146 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 11.3 seconds | 10.6 seconds | |
| Opel Meriva engine produces 25 HP more power than Ford Fiesta, whereas torque is 24 NM more than Ford Fiesta. Despite the higher power, Opel Meriva reaches 100 km/h speed 0.7 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 7.9 | 6.6 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 8.9 l/100km | 7.5 l/100km | |
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The Ford Fiesta is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Opel Meriva consumes 1.3 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Ford Fiesta, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Opel Meriva could require 195 litres more fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Opel Meriva consumes 1.4 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Ford Fiesta. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 52 litres | 45 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 650 km in combined cycle | 680 km in combined cycle | |
| 850 km on highway | 860 km on highway | ||
| 580 km with real consumption | 600 km with real consumption | ||
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 420'000 km | 470'000 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 Ford Fiesta engine could be longer. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 9 years | 11 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 4 other car models, including Opel Astra, Opel Zafira, Opel Vectra, Opel Signum | Installed on at least 2 other car models, including Ford C-Max, Ford Fusion | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. Opel Meriva might be a better choice in this respect. | |||
| Hydraulic tappets: | yes | no | |
| The Opel Meriva 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 | 3.92 m | |
| Width: | 1.69 m | 1.68 m | |
| Height: | 1.62 m | 1.46 m | |
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Opel Meriva is larger. Opel Meriva is 12 cm longer than the Ford Fiesta, 1 cm wider, while the height of Opel Meriva is 16 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 350 litres | 284 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
1410 litres | 947 litres | |
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Opel Meriva has more luggage capacity. Opel Meriva has 66 litres more trunk space than the Ford Fiesta. The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in Opel Meriva (by 463 litres). | |||
| Turning diameter: | 10.5 meters | 9.8 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Opel Meriva is 0.7 metres more than that of the Ford Fiesta, which means Opel Meriva can be harder to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`835 | 1`540 | |
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| Quality: | average | above average | |
| Ford Fiesta has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Opel Meriva has serious deffects in 25 percent more cases than Ford Fiesta, so Ford Fiesta quality is probably significantly better | |||
| Average price (€): | 1200 | 1000 | |
| Rating in user reviews: | 7.1/10 | 7.5/10 | |
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