Opel Meriva 2010 vs Ford C-Max 2007
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 1.3 Diesel | 1.6 Diesel | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 75 HP | 90 HP | |
| Torque: | 180 NM | 215 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 16.9 seconds | 13.1 seconds | |
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Ford C-Max is a more dynamic driving. Opel Meriva engine produces 15 HP less power than Ford C-Max, whereas torque is 35 NM less than Ford C-Max. Due to the lower power, Opel Meriva reaches 100 km/h speed 3.8 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 4.9 | 4.8 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 5.1 l/100km | 5.6 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 0.1 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 15 litres more fuel. But when we compare the real fuel consumption reported by users, Opel Meriva consumes 0.5 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Ford C-Max. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 54 litres | 55 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 1100 km in combined cycle | 1140 km in combined cycle | |
| 1050 km with real consumption | 980 km with real consumption | ||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.29 m | 4.33 m | |
| Width: | 1.81 m | 1.82 m | |
| Height: | 1.62 m | 1.60 m | |
| Both cars are similar in size. Opel Meriva is 4 cm shorter than the Ford C-Max, width is practically the same , while the height of Opel Meriva is 2 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 400 litres | 550 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
1500 litres | 1620 litres | |
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Ford C-Max has more luggage space. Opel Meriva has 150 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 120 litres). | |||
| Turning diameter: | 11.5 meters | 10.7 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Opel Meriva is 0.8 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`920 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | high | high | |
| Opel Meriva has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Ford C-Max has serious deffects in 10 percent more cases than Opel Meriva, so Opel Meriva quality is probably slightly better | |||
| Average price (€): | 5000 | 2200 | |
| Rating in user reviews: | 5.8/10 | 4.8/10 | |
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