Opel Meriva 2003 vs Opel Meriva 2010
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 1.8 Petrol | 1.4 Petrol | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 125 HP | 120 HP | |
| Torque: | 170 NM | 175 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 11.3 seconds | 11.5 seconds | |
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Opel Meriva 2003 is more dynamic to drive. Opel Meriva 2003 engine produces 5 HP more power than Opel Meriva 2010, but torque is 5 NM less than Opel Meriva 2010. Thanks to more power Opel Meriva 2003 reaches 100 km/h speed 0.2 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 7.9 | 6.1 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 8.9 l/100km | 7.3 l/100km | |
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The Opel Meriva 2010 is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Opel Meriva 2003 consumes 1.8 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Opel Meriva 2010, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Opel Meriva 2003 could require 270 litres more fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Opel Meriva 2003 consumes 1.6 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Opel Meriva 2010. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 52 litres | 54 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 650 km in combined cycle | 880 km in combined cycle | |
| 850 km on highway | 1080 km on highway | ||
| 580 km with real consumption | 730 km with real consumption | ||
| Opel Meriva 2010 gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.04 m | 4.29 m | |
| Width: | 1.69 m | 1.81 m | |
| Height: | 1.62 m | 1.62 m | |
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Opel Meriva 2003 is smaller, but slightly higher. Opel Meriva 2003 is 25 cm shorter than the Opel Meriva 2010, 12 cm narrower the height of the cars does not differ significantly. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 350 litres | 397 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
1410 litres | 1500 litres | |
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Opel Meriva 2010 has more luggage space. Opel Meriva 2003 has 47 litres less trunk space than the Opel Meriva 2010. The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in Opel Meriva 2010 (by 90 litres). | |||
| Turning diameter: | 10.5 meters | 11.5 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Opel Meriva 2003 is 1 metres less than that of the Opel Meriva 2010, which means Opel Meriva 2003 can be easier to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`835 | 1`920 | |
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| Quality: | average | above average | |
| Opel Meriva 2010 has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Opel Meriva 2003 has serious deffects in 500 percent more cases than Opel Meriva 2010, so Opel Meriva 2010 quality is probably significantly better | |||
| Average price (€): | 1200 | 5400 | |
| Rating in user reviews: | 7.1/10 | 5.8/10 | |
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