Opel Meriva 2003

This generation of Opel Meriva has been produced from April, 2003 to December, 2005. We can provide information about 10 modifications of this generation. The car has been produced only with front wheel drive.

This Opel is available with four petrol engines with displacement from 1.4 to 1.8 litres and power of from 84 to 125 horsepower un three diesel engines with displacement from 1.2 to 1.7 litres and power of from 70 to 101 horsepower.
The car is available with both manual (8 versions), as well as automatic (2 versions) gearbox.

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Opel Meriva 2003 average fuel consumption in combined cycle for petrol engine is from 6.4 to 7.9 litres per 100km, whereas for diesel engine - from 5 to 5.4 litres per 100km. The most fuel efficient Opel Meriva 2003 petrol engine version is Opel Meriva 1.4-16V, consuming 6.4 litres per 100km. While the most fuel efficient Opel Meriva 2003 diesel - for 100 kilometers consumes 5 liters of diesel.
According to user reviews, Opel Meriva real-world fuel consumption is on average about approximately for 13 percents higher as the manufacturer's claimed fuel economy (on average +6% for petrol engines and +19% for diesel engines). For a more detailed actual fuel economy of each model, select a specific Opel Meriva modification.

Opel Meriva 2003 CO2 emissions for petrol engine are from 154 to 190 grams per kilometer, whereas for diesel engine - from 135 to 146 grams per kilometer. From Opel Meriva with petrol engines the lowest CO2 emissions has Opel Meriva 1.4-16V which produces an average of 154 grams of CO2 per kilometer. In turn, from the Opel Meriva diesels least CO2 distributes Opel Meriva 1.3 CDTI - 135 grams per km.

The best acceleration from 0 to 100 km/h - 11.3 seconds has Opel Meriva 1.8-16V version, conversely the tardiest one is Opel Meriva 1.3 CDTI reaching this speed only in 17.8 seconds. The maximum top speed is 190 km/h for the 1.8 petrol 4-cylinder 125 hp version (Opel Meriva 1.8-16V) and the 1.8 petrol 4-cylinder 125 hp version (Opel Meriva 1.8-16V).

Lenght of Opel Meriva is 404 cm, it is small car. Opel Meriva gross weight is from 1785 to 1910 kg (depending on modification), this car is about 7 percent heavier than the average for this age and class of vehicles.

This Opel is in average price group - it can be purchased (in Latvia) for around 1300 €. According to user reviews, average Opel Meriva repair costs are 160 € per year. Users calculated Opel Meriva 2003 cost of ownership for this generation, got average 1700 € cost per year and 0.18 € cost per one kilometer. Fuel costs were estimated at around 54%, while repair and maintenance costs - around 30% from total. We have an excellent car cost calculator, calculate ownership costs of Opel Meriva for your situation and driving habits here! Below you will find more detailed information about Opel Meriva prices and costs.

In user reviews Opel Meriva received average grade 7.1 (from 10) which is lower than average mark for similar aged cars (7.7). Ratings are quite controversial, both positive and not so good, read more in the reviews below. 69% of reviewers would recommend this car to the friend.

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Opel Meriva safety

During safety testing Opel Meriva has obtained 4 stars from five, which means good safety level.
Adults (driver and passenger) safety of Opel Meriva is evaluated with four stars, and for pedestrian protection Opel Meriva got one star.

Opel Meriva prices

Opel Meriva 2003 - 2005 minivan price in Latvia is from 700 € to 1600 €.
Comparing to analogical vehicles Opel Meriva price is below average - Opel Meriva is approximately for 7 percents cheaper then average minivans of this age (compare minivans 2003 - 2005 prices).