Opel Mokka 2012 vs Opel Meriva 2013
| Body: | Crossover / SUV | Minivan / MPV | |
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| Crossovers and SUVs have better off-road capabilities (higher ground clearance, can have 4x4 drive), they are preferable for driving on unpaved roads and rural areas. Also, the driver's seating position is higher in a crossover or SUVs, which provides better visibility also in city. This usually comes at the cost of higher fuel consumption, increased weight and higher maintenance costs. | |||
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
| Engine: | 1.4 Petrol | 1.4 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing chain | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 140 HP | 100 HP | |
| Torque: | 200 NM | 130 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 9.8 seconds | 14 seconds | |
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Opel Mokka is more dynamic to drive. Opel Mokka engine produces 40 HP more power than Opel Meriva, whereas torque is 70 NM more than Opel Meriva. Thanks to more power Opel Mokka reaches 100 km/h speed 4.2 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 6.3 | 6.0 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 7.7 l/100km | 6.9 l/100km | |
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The Opel Meriva is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Opel Mokka consumes 0.3 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Opel Meriva, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Opel Mokka could require 45 litres more fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Opel Mokka consumes 0.8 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Opel Meriva. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 54 litres | 54 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 850 km in combined cycle | 900 km in combined cycle | |
| 1050 km on highway | 1080 km on highway | ||
| 700 km with real consumption | 780 km with real consumption | ||
| Opel Meriva gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
Drive type | |||
| Wheel drive type: | All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4) | Front wheel drive (FWD) | |
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 Mokka engine could be longer. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 15 years | 15 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 4 other car models, including Opel Astra, Opel Zafira, Opel Meriva, Opel Insignia | 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 Mokka might be a better choice in this respect. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.28 m | 4.29 m | |
| Width: | 1.78 m | 1.81 m | |
| Height: | 1.66 m | 1.62 m | |
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Opel Mokka is smaller, but higher. Opel Mokka is 1 cm shorter than the Opel Meriva, 4 cm narrower, while the height of Opel Mokka is 4 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 356 litres | 400 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
1372 litres | 1500 litres | |
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Opel Meriva has more luggage space. Opel Mokka has 44 litres less trunk space than the Opel Meriva. The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in Opel Meriva (by 128 litres). | |||
| Turning diameter: | 10.8 meters | 11.06 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Opel Mokka is 0.26 metres less than that of the Opel Meriva. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`919 | no data | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | high | above average | |
| Opel Mokka has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Opel Meriva has serious deffects in 20 percent more cases than Opel Mokka, so Opel Mokka quality is probably better | |||
| Average price (€): | 9600 | 6400 | |
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