Opel Meriva 2003 1.6-16V

Opel Meriva 2003 1.6 petrol description

Minivan / MPV Opel Meriva 2003 1.6-16V has been produced from April, 2003 to December, 2005. It has four-cylinder petrol engine with displacement of 1.6 litres, which produces power of 101 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 280 000 to 480 000 kilometres. It is important to remember that engine life is highly dependent on regular maintenance and the quality of the oils and fuels used.
More engine specs 
This Opel Meriva 1.6 engine oil type is 5W-30 and oil capacity is 3.5 litres.

Opel Meriva 2003 1.6-16V has front wheel drive (FWD) and manual gearbox with 5 gears.
Opel Meriva 2003 1.6-16V accelerates to speed 100 kilometres per hour in 13.3 seconds. The maximum speed of this car is 178 km/h.

The fuel consumption of this Opel Meriva 2003 1.6-16V in combined mode (combining urban and highway driving) is 7.3 litres per 100km (13.7 km/l), fuel consumption in city - 10 l/100km, highway fuel economy - 5.8 l/100km. Fuel tank capacity is 52 litres or 13.74 gallons, which gives a mileage up to 700 kilometers without refueling in urban cycle and even up to 880 kilometers on highway.
According to user reviews, this Opel real everyday fuel consumption is 7.9 litres per 100 km, which is 8% more than the manufacturer's stated. More - Real Opel Meriva fuel consumption.

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.

With the same engine there is also Opel Meriva version with automatic gearbox (Opel Meriva 2003 1.6-16V AT) available, which is more sluggish, reaching 100 km/h 1 seconds later (in 14.3 seconds), but manufacturer's fuel consumption is similar - 7.2 litres per 100 km, whereas users reported real fuel consumption is lower by 0.2 litres per 100 km or 3 % - 7.7 litres per 100 km.
Opel Meriva 2003

Opel Meriva 2003 1.6-16V technical data

Model: Opel Meriva 1.6-16V
Body style: Minivan / MPV
Production period: 2003. April ... 2005. December 
Engine: 1598 cm3 Petrol, 4 cylinders CO2 emissions: 175 g/km
Power: 101 HP ON 6000 RPM Torque: 150 NM ON 3600 RPM
Gearbox: Manual gearbox (5 gears) Drive type: Front wheel drive (FWD)
Maximum speed: 178 km/h Acceleration 0-100 km/h: 13.3 seconds
Fuel consumption (l/100km): 7.3 (combined) 10.0 (urban) 5.8 (highway)
Real fuel consumption: 7.9 l/100km (29.8 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 2003 1.6-16V engine Z16XE

Engine reliability:

Overall, this engine can last around 280,000 to 480,000 km if properly maintained, using the correct quality oil and fuel, and carrying out regular checks and maintenance.
The engine has hydraulic valve tappets (lifters), which provide quieter operation and do not require periodic adjustment, but are more complex in design and can cause serious engine damage in the event of failure.
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 2003 1.6-16V oil type 5W-30
Oil capacity 3.5 litres (3.7 quarts)
Power 101 HP ON 6000 RPM
Torque 150 NM ON 3600 RPM
Start of production (year) 2000
Duration of production 5 years
Engine also used on Opel Astra Opel Zafira Opel Vectra

All Opel Meriva minivan [2003 - 2005] modifications

Modification Engine Power Consumption Gearbox
Opel Meriva 2005 1.2D Jan 2005 — Dec 2005

Most fuel efficient diesel version

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

Most fuel efficient diesel version

1.3 Diesel 70 HP 5.0 l/100km Manual (5)
Opel Meriva 2004 1.4-16V Aug 2004 — Dec 2005

Most fuel efficient petrol version

1.4 Petrol 90 HP 6.4 l/100km Manual (5)
Opel Meriva 2003 1.6 Apr 2003 — Aug 2004 1.6 Petrol 84 HP 7.8 l/100km Manual (5)
Opel Meriva 2003 1.6-16V 1.6 Petrol 101 HP 7.3 l/100km Manual (5)
Opel Meriva 2003 1.6-16V 1.6 Petrol 101 HP 7.2 l/100km Automatic (5)
Opel Meriva 2003 1.7 DTI Apr 2003 — Aug 2005 1.7 Diesel 75 HP 5.4 l/100km Manual (5)
Opel Meriva 2003 1.7 CDTI

Most powerfull diesel version (101 HP)

1.7 Diesel 101 HP 5.3 l/100km Manual (5)
Opel Meriva 2003 1.8-16V

Most dynamic version - 100 km/h in 11.3 seconds

1.8 Petrol 125 HP 7.9 l/100km Manual (5)
Opel Meriva 2003 1.8-16V

Most powerfull petrol version (125 HP)
Most fuel efficient petrol version by real consumption

1.8 Petrol 125 HP 7.8 l/100km Automatic (5)
Opel Meriva 2003 reviews
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