Opel Meriva 2010 vs Ford C-Max 2010
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 1.3 Diesel | 1.6 Diesel | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 75 HP | 95 HP | |
| Torque: | 180 NM | 230 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 16.9 seconds | 13.3 seconds | |
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Ford C-Max is a more dynamic driving. Opel Meriva engine produces 20 HP less power than Ford C-Max, whereas torque is 50 NM less than Ford C-Max. Due to the lower power, Opel Meriva reaches 100 km/h speed 3.6 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 4.9 | 4.6 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 5.1 l/100km | 5.9 l/100km | |
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The Opel Meriva is a better choice in terms of fuel economy based on user-reported consumption, although the specification shows otherwise. By specification Opel Meriva consumes 0.3 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Ford C-Max, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Opel Meriva could require 45 litres more fuel. But when we compare the real fuel consumption reported by users, Opel Meriva consumes 0.8 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Ford C-Max. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 54 litres | 53 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 1100 km in combined cycle | 1150 km in combined cycle | |
| 1250 km on highway | 1290 km on highway | ||
| 1050 km with real consumption | 890 km with real consumption | ||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.29 m | 4.38 m | |
| Width: | 1.81 m | 1.83 m | |
| Height: | 1.62 m | 1.63 m | |
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Opel Meriva is smaller. Opel Meriva is 9 cm shorter than the Ford C-Max, 2 cm narrower, while the height of Opel Meriva is 1 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 400 litres | 432 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
1500 litres | 1684 litres | |
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Ford C-Max has more luggage space. Opel Meriva has 32 litres less trunk space than the Ford C-Max. The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in Ford C-Max (by 184 litres). | |||
| Turning diameter: | 11.5 meters | 10.9 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Opel Meriva is 0.6 metres more than that of the Ford C-Max, which means Opel Meriva can be harder to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`870 | 1`915 | |
| Safety: | |||
| Ford C-Max is better rated in child safety tests. The Opel Meriva scores higher in active safety technologies (stability control, lane assist, automatic braking, etc.) tests. | |||
| Quality: | above average | average | |
| Opel Meriva has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Ford C-Max has serious deffects in 15 percent more cases than Opel Meriva, so Opel Meriva quality is probably better | |||
| Average price (€): | 5000 | 5200 | |
| Rating in user reviews: | 5.8/10 | 6.8/10 | |
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