Opel Meriva 2005 1.6-16V Automatic

Opel Meriva 2005 1.6 petrol description

Minivan / MPV Opel Meriva 2005 1.6-16V Automatic has been produced from December, 2005 to December, 2010. It has four-cylinder petrol engine with displacement of 1.6 litres, which produces power of 105 horsepower on 6000 rpm and torque 150 Nm (Newton metres) on 3600 revolutions per minute.

This 4-cylinder 16-valve engine camshaft is driven by belt (What is an engine chain and belt? ). Engine has fuel injection system without turbocharger. The engine meets the Euro 4 emissions standard. Average engine life expectancy (mileage before serious repairs are needed) is from 270 000 to 450 000 kilometres. Note that engine life can be longer or shorter depending on maintenance.
More engine specs 
This Opel Meriva 1.6 engine oil type is 5W-30 and oil capacity is 4.5 litres.

Opel Meriva 2005 1.6-16V Automatic has front wheel drive (FWD) and automatic gearbox with 5 gears.
Opel Meriva 2005 1.6-16V Automatic accelerates to speed 100 kilometres per hour in 14.3 seconds. The maximum speed of this car is 176 km/h.

The fuel consumption of this Opel Meriva 2005 1.6-16V Automatic in combined mode (combining urban and highway driving) is 7.2 litres per 100km (13.9 km/l), fuel consumption in city - 9.8 l/100km, highway fuel economy - 5.7 l/100km. Fuel tank capacity is 52 litres or 13.74 gallons, which gives a mileage up to 720 kilometers without refueling in urban cycle and even up to 900 kilometers on highway.
According to user reviews, this Opel real everyday fuel consumption is 7.7 litres per 100 km, which is 7% more than the manufacturer's stated. More - Real Opel Meriva fuel consumption.

With the same engine there is also Opel Meriva version with manual gearbox (Opel Meriva 2005 1.6-16V MT) available, which is more dynamic - it reaches 100 km/h 1 seconds faster (in 13.3 seconds), but manufacturer's fuel consumption is similar - 7.3 litres per 100 km, whereas users reported real fuel consumption is lower by 0.2 litres per 100 km or 3 % - 7.5 litres per 100 km.
Opel Meriva 2005

Opel Meriva 2005 1.6-16V Automatic technical data

Model: Opel Meriva 1.6-16V Automatic
Body style: Minivan / MPV
Production period: 2005. December ... 2010. December 
Engine: 1600 cm3 Petrol, 4 cylinders CO2 emissions: 173 g/km
Power: 105 HP ON 6000 RPM Torque: 150 NM ON 3600 RPM
Gearbox: Automatic gearbox (5 gears) Drive type: Front wheel drive (FWD)
Maximum speed: 176 km/h Acceleration 0-100 km/h: 14.3 seconds
Fuel consumption (l/100km): 7.2 (combined) 9.8 (urban) 5.7 (highway)
Real fuel consumption: 7.7 l/100km (30.5 MPG) by user reviews from various sources
Fuel tank capacity: 52 litres (13.7 gallons)
Car dimensions: 4.04m (length) 1.69m (width) 1.62m (height)
Turning diameter: 10.5 meters
Trunk capacity: 350 litres
Trunk max capacity: 1410 litres (with rear seats folded down)
Gross weight: 1830 kg

Opel Meriva 2005 1.6-16V Automatic engine Z16XEP

Engine reliability:

Overall, this engine can last around 270,000 to 450,000 km if properly maintained, using the correct quality oil and fuel, and carrying out regular checks and maintenance.
Engine displacement 1598 cm3
Number of cylinders 4
Bore (cylinder diameter) 79 mm
Stroke length (piston move) 81.5 mm
Compression ratio 10.5 : 1
Camshaft drive Timing belt

Timing belt engines are generally quieter and less vibrating than chain engines, but belt usually needs to be replaced more often and the risk of breakage is higher.

Fuel system Injection
Opel Meriva 2005 1.6-16V Automatic oil type 5W-30
Oil capacity 4.5 litres (4.8 quarts)
Coolant capacity 6.3 litres (6.7 quarts)
Power 105 HP ON 6000 RPM
Torque 150 NM ON 3600 RPM
Start of production (year) 2002
Duration of production 7 years
Engine also used on Opel Astra Opel Zafira Opel Vectra

Generally, the use of an engine in several models and its long production run is an indication of the quality of the engine and the success of its design.

All Opel Meriva minivan [2005 - 2010] modifications

Modification Engine Power Consumption Gearbox
Opel Meriva 2006 1.2D Jan 2006 — Dec 2010

Most fuel efficient diesel version

1.2 Diesel 75 HP 5.0 l/100km Manual (5)
Opel Meriva 2005 1.3 CDTI Dec 2005 — Jan 2010

Most fuel efficient diesel version

1.3 Diesel 70 HP 5.0 l/100km Manual (5)
Opel Meriva 2005 1.4-16V

Most fuel efficient petrol version

1.4 Petrol 90 HP 6.4 l/100km Manual (5)
Opel Meriva 2009 1.4LPG Jan 2009 — Dec 2010 1.4 LPG 90 HP 6.2 l/100km Manual (5)
Opel Meriva 2005 1.6-16V 1.6 Petrol 105 HP 7.3 l/100km Manual (5)
Opel Meriva 2005 1.6-16V Automatic 1.6 Petrol 105 HP 7.2 l/100km Automatic (5)
Opel Meriva 2006 1.6 Jan 2006 — Dec 2009

Most dynamic version - 100 km/h in 8 seconds

1.6 Petrol 180 HP 7.8 l/100km Manual (6)
Opel Meriva 2005 1.7 CDTI Dec 2005 — Jan 2007 1.7 Diesel 101 HP 5.3 l/100km Manual (5)
Opel Meriva 2006 1.7D Jan 2006 — Dec 2010

Most powerfull diesel version (125 HP)

1.7 Diesel 125 HP 5.4 l/100km Manual (6)
Opel Meriva 2005 1.8-16V 1.8 Petrol 125 HP 7.9 l/100km Manual (5)
Opel Meriva 2005 1.8-16V Automatic 1.8 Petrol 125 HP 7.8 l/100km Automatic (5)
Opel Meriva 2005 reviews
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