Renault Megane 2004 vs Opel Meriva 2003
| Body: | Sedan | Minivan / MPV | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
| Engine: | 1.9 Diesel | 1.7 Diesel | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing belt | Timing belt | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 90 HP | 101 HP | |
| Torque: | 230 NM | 240 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 12.9 seconds | 13.4 seconds | |
| Renault Megane engine produces 11 HP less power than Opel Meriva, whereas torque is 10 NM less than Opel Meriva. Despite less power, Renault Megane reaches 100 km/h speed 0.5 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 5.4 | 5.3 | |
| Renault Megane consumes 0.1 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 15 litres more fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 60 litres | 52 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 1110 km in combined cycle | 980 km in combined cycle | |
| 1360 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 2004 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 2004 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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