Renault Megane 2005 vs Opel Meriva 2003
| Body: | Sedan | Minivan / MPV | |
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| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
| Engine: | 1.9 Diesel | 1.7 Diesel | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing belt | Timing belt | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 110 HP | 101 HP | |
| Torque: | 260 NM | 240 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 10.7 seconds | 13.4 seconds | |
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Renault Megane is more dynamic to drive. Renault Megane engine produces 9 HP more power than Opel Meriva, whereas torque is 20 NM more than Opel Meriva. Thanks to more power Renault Megane reaches 100 km/h speed 2.7 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 5.6 | 5.3 | |
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The Opel Meriva is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Renault Megane 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 Renault Megane could require 45 litres more fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 60 litres | 52 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 1070 km in combined cycle | 980 km in combined cycle | |
| 1250 km on highway | 1150 km on highway | ||
| Renault Megane gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 420'000 km | 560'000 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 engine could be longer. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 8 years | 7 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 11 other car models, including Volvo V40, Renault Laguna, Renault Scenic, Volvo S40, Mitsubishi Carisma | Installed on at least 3 other car models, including Opel Astra, Opel Corsa, Opel Combo | |
| 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. | |||
| Renault Megane 2005 1.9 engine: Long-lasting and fuel-efficient engine. Maintaining oil change and maintenance intervals is essential for a long engine life, as poor or untimely oil changes can result in turbine and oil pump damage, followed ... More about Renault Megane 2005 1.9 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: | 10.7 meters | 10.5 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Renault Megane is 0.2 metres more than that of the Opel Meriva. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`845 | 1`910 | |
| 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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