Opel Meriva 2003 1.7 CDTI

Opel Meriva 2003 1.7 diesel description

Minivan / MPV Opel Meriva 2003 1.7 CDTI has been produced from April, 2003 to December, 2005. It has four-cylinder diesel engine with displacement of 1.7 litres, which produces power of 101 horsepower on 4400 rpm and torque 240 Nm (Newton metres) on 2300 revolutions per minute.

This 4-cylinder 16-valve engine camshaft is driven by belt (What is an engine chain and belt? ). Engine has Common Rail fuel system and VGT turbine. The engine meets the Euro 4 emissions standard. Engine lifespan (mileage before major repairs or overhaul) can last from 360 up to 600 thousand kilometres. Note that engine life can be longer or shorter depending on maintenance.
More engine specs 
This Opel Meriva 1.7 engine oil type is 5W-30 and oil capacity is 5 litres.

Opel Meriva 2003 1.7 CDTI has front wheel drive (FWD) and manual gearbox with 5 gears.
Opel Meriva 2003 1.7 CDTI accelerates to speed 100 kilometres per hour in 13.4 seconds. The maximum speed of this car is 178 km/h.

Opel Meriva 2003 1.7 CDTI fuel consumption is 5.3 litres per 100km in combined city/highway mode (18.9 km/l) - this is one of most fuel efficient Opel Meriva 2003 - 2005 versions, city fuel economy - 6.7 l/100km, fuel consumption on highway - 4.5 l/100km. Fuel tank capacity is 52 litres or 13.74 gallons, which gives a mileage up to 980 kilometers without refueling in urban cycle and even up to 1140 kilometers on highway.
According to user reviews, this Opel real everyday fuel consumption is 6.1 litres per 100 km, which is 15% 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.

Opel Meriva 2003

Opel Meriva 2003 1.7 CDTI technical data

Model: Opel Meriva 1.7 CDTI
Body style: Minivan / MPV
Production period: 2003. April ... 2005. December 
Engine: 1686 cm3 Diesel, 4 cylinders CO2 emissions: 143 g/km
Power: 101 HP ON 4400 RPM Torque: 240 NM ON 2300 RPM
Gearbox: Manual gearbox (5 gears) Drive type: Front wheel drive (FWD)
Top speed: 178 km/h Acceleration 0-100 km/h: 13.4 seconds
Fuel consumption (l/100km): 5.3 (combined) 6.7 (urban) 4.5 (highway)
Real fuel consumption: 6.1 l/100km (38.6 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: 1910 kg

Opel Meriva 2003 1.7 CDTI engine Z17DTH

Engine reliability:

Overall, this engine can last around 360,000 to 600,000 km if properly maintained, using the correct quality oil and fuel, and carrying out regular checks and maintenance.
Engine displacement 1686 cm3
Number of cylinders 4
Bore (cylinder diameter) 79 mm
Stroke length (piston move) 86 mm
Compression ratio 18.2 : 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 Common Rail

Common rail fuel injection provides more engine power, is quieter, more environmentally friendly and offers better fuel economy, but is more expensive to maintain and repair.

Opel Meriva 2003 1.7 CDTI oil type 5W-30
Oil capacity 5 litres (5.3 quarts)
Power 101 HP ON 4400 RPM
Torque 240 NM ON 2300 RPM
Start of production (year) 2003
Duration of production 7 years
Engine also used on Opel Astra Opel Corsa Opel Combo

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 [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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