Skoda Fabia 2003 vs Opel Meriva 2004
| Body: | Sedan | Minivan / MPV | |
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| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
| Engine: | 1.4 Petrol | 1.4 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing belt | Timing chain | |
| Timing belt usually needs to be replaced more often than the chain, but it is usually significantly cheaper. Timing belt motors are generally quieter and less vibrating than chain motors. | |||
Performance | |||
| Power: | 75 HP | 90 HP | |
| Torque: | 126 NM | 125 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 14.1 seconds | 13.8 seconds | |
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Opel Meriva is a more dynamic driving. Skoda Fabia engine produces 15 HP less power than Opel Meriva, but torque is 1 NM more than Opel Meriva. Due to the lower power, Skoda Fabia reaches 100 km/h speed 0.3 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 6.4 | 6.4 | |
| Fuel tank capacity: | 45 litres | 52 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 700 km in combined cycle | 810 km in combined cycle | |
| 860 km on highway | 980 km on highway | ||
| 660 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. | |||
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 370'000 km | 380'000 km | |
| Engine resource depends largely on regular maintenance and the quality of the oils and fuels used. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 4 years | 7 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 8 other car models, including Volkswagen Golf, Volkswagen Polo, Skoda Octavia, Audi A2 | 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. | |||
| Skoda Fabia 2003 1.4 engine: Engine is known for its simplicity, compact design, and overall reliability. Many complaints from owners are related to power loss or fluctuating idle, often caused by issues with the throttle body, EGR valve, or air leaks ... More about Skoda Fabia 2003 1.4 engine | |||
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`640 | 1`785 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | average | average | |
| Opel Meriva has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Skoda Fabia has serious deffects in 10 percent more cases than Opel Meriva, so Opel Meriva quality is probably slightly better | |||
| Average price (€): | 1400 | 1200 | |
| Rating in user reviews: | 8.8/10 | 7.1/10 | |
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