Skoda Fabia 2001 vs Opel Meriva 2004
| Body: | Sedan | Minivan / MPV | |
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| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
| Engine: | 1.4 Petrol | 1.4 Petrol | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 68 HP | 90 HP | |
| Torque: | 120 NM | 125 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 15.8 seconds | 13.8 seconds | |
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Opel Meriva is a more dynamic driving. Skoda Fabia engine produces 22 HP less power than Opel Meriva, whereas torque is 5 NM less than Opel Meriva. Due to the lower power, Skoda Fabia reaches 100 km/h speed 2 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 7.1 | 6.4 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 7.3 l/100km | 7.1 l/100km | |
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The Opel Meriva is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Skoda Fabia consumes 0.7 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Opel Meriva, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Skoda Fabia could require 105 litres more fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Skoda Fabia consumes 0.2 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Opel Meriva. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 45 litres | 52 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 630 km in combined cycle | 810 km in combined cycle | |
| 800 km on highway | 980 km on highway | ||
| 610 km with real consumption | 730 km with real consumption | ||
| Opel Meriva gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
| Read the article "Fuel Efficiency: How to Reduce Fuel Consumption" to learn more about fuel economy. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.22 m | 4.04 m | |
| Width: | 1.65 m | 1.69 m | |
| Height: | 1.45 m | 1.62 m | |
| Skoda Fabia is 18 cm longer than the Opel Meriva, 4 cm narrower, while the height of Skoda Fabia is 17 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 438 litres | 350 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
789 litres | 1410 litres | |
| Skoda Fabia has 88 litres more trunk space than the Opel Meriva. The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in Opel Meriva (by 621 litres). | |||
| Turning diameter: | 10.5 meters | 10.5 meters | |
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`550 | 1`785 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | average | above average | |
| Opel Meriva has slightly fewer faults. Deffect rate in annual technical inspection is similar for both cars, it's slightly higher for Skoda Fabia, so Opel Meriva quality could be a bit better. | |||
| Average price (€): | 1400 | 1200 | |
| Rating in user reviews: | 8.8/10 | 7.1/10 | |
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