1999 Opel Meriva vs. 1999 Volkswagen Jetta
To start off, both 1999 Opel Meriva and 1999 Volkswagen Jetta were released in the same year (1999). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,801 cc (6 cylinders), 1999 Volkswagen Jetta is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1999 Volkswagen Jetta (148 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 19 more horse power than 1999 Opel Meriva. (129 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1999 Volkswagen Jetta should accelerate faster than 1999 Opel Meriva. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1999 Opel Meriva weights approximately 107 kg more than 1999 Volkswagen Jetta.
Both vehicles are front wheel drive (FWD). Which offers better traction when its slippery than rear wheel drive vehicles. With that said, do keep in mind that many other factors such as speed and the wear on your tires can also have significant impact on traction and control. Let's talk about torque, 1999 Volkswagen Jetta (279 Nm) has 59 more torque (in Nm) than 1999 Opel Meriva. (220 Nm). This means 1999 Volkswagen Jetta will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1999 Opel Meriva.
Compare all specifications:
| 1999 Opel Meriva | 1999 Volkswagen Jetta | |
| Make | Opel | Volkswagen |
| Model | Meriva | Jetta |
| Year Released | 1999 | 1999 |
| Body Type | Hatchback | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1796 cc | 2801 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 129 HP | 148 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 220 Nm | 279 Nm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.5:1 | 10.6:1 |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1438 kg | 1331 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4050 mm | 4380 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1740 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1630 mm | 1450 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2640 mm | 2520 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 53 L | 70 L |
