Renault Megane 2003 vs Opel Meriva 2003
| Body: | Sedan | Minivan / MPV | |
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| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
| Engine: | 1.6 Petrol | 1.6 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing belt | Timing belt | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 115 HP | 101 HP | |
| Torque: | 152 NM | 150 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 13.1 seconds | 14.3 seconds | |
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Renault Megane is more dynamic to drive. Renault Megane engine produces 14 HP more power than Opel Meriva, whereas torque is 2 NM more than Opel Meriva. Thanks to more power Renault Megane reaches 100 km/h speed 1.2 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 7.7 | 7.2 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 9.0 l/100km | 7.8 l/100km | |
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The Opel Meriva is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Renault Megane consumes 0.5 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Opel Meriva, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Renault Megane could require 75 litres more fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Renault Megane consumes 1.2 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Opel Meriva. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 60 litres | 52 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 770 km in combined cycle | 720 km in combined cycle | |
| 1000 km on highway | 910 km on highway | ||
| 660 km with real consumption | 660 km with real consumption | ||
| Renault Megane gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 420'000 km | 440'000 km | |
| Engine resource depends largely on regular maintenance and the quality of the oils and fuels used. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 26 years | 5 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 7 other car models, including Renault Laguna, Renault Scenic, Renault Clio, Dacia Duster | Installed on at least 3 other car models, including Opel Astra, Opel Zafira, Opel Vectra | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. Renault Megane might be a better choice in this respect. | |||
| Hydraulic tappets: | no | yes | |
| The Opel Meriva engine has hydraulic tappets (lifters), providing quieter operation and no need for periodic adjustment, but they are more complex in design and can cause serious engine damage in case of failure. | |||
| Renault Megane 2003 1.6 engine: The engine is very robust and long-lived, up to half a million kilometres, and can suffer minor damage, but overall it is quite reliable. Fuel consumption is relatively high for these engines, but they are not ... More about Renault Megane 2003 1.6 engine | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.50 m | 4.04 m | |
| Width: | 1.78 m | 1.69 m | |
| Height: | 1.46 m | 1.62 m | |
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Renault Megane is larger, but lower. Renault Megane is 46 cm longer than the Opel Meriva, 9 cm wider, while the height of Renault Megane is 16 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 520 litres | 350 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
no data | 1410 litres | |
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Renault Megane has more luggage capacity. Renault Megane has 170 litres more trunk space than the Opel Meriva. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 10.5 meters | 10.5 meters | |
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`800 | 1`830 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | low | average | |
| Opel Meriva has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Renault Megane has serious deffects in 30 percent more cases than Opel Meriva, so Opel Meriva quality is probably significantly better | |||
| Average price (€): | 1000 | 1200 | |
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