Opel Meriva 2003 vs Opel Meriva 2010
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 1.8 Petrol | 1.4 Petrol | |
| 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: | 125 HP | 100 HP | |
| Torque: | 170 NM | 130 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 12.3 seconds | 13.9 seconds | |
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Opel Meriva 2003 is more dynamic to drive. Opel Meriva 2003 engine produces 25 HP more power than Opel Meriva 2010, whereas torque is 40 NM more than Opel Meriva 2010. Thanks to more power Opel Meriva 2003 reaches 100 km/h speed 1.6 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 7.8 | 6.1 | |
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The Opel Meriva 2010 is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Opel Meriva 2003 consumes 1.7 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 255 litres more fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 52 litres | 54 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 660 km in combined cycle | 880 km in combined cycle | |
| 850 km on highway | 1050 km on highway | ||
| Opel Meriva 2010 gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 420'000 km | 350'000 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 2003 engine could be longer. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 9 years | 16 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 Opel Astra, Opel Adam | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. | |||
| Opel Meriva 2003 1.8 engine: Mechanically reliable engine, but the engine control unit can cause problems. | |||
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`890 | |
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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 | 5000 | |
| Rating in user reviews: | 7.1/10 | 5.8/10 | |
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