2002 Volkswagen Touareg vs. 2011 Opel Meriva

To start off, 2011 Opel Meriva is newer by 9 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2002 Volkswagen Touareg. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2002 Volkswagen Touareg would be higher. At 4,921 cc (10 cylinders), 2002 Volkswagen Touareg is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2002 Volkswagen Touareg (309 HP @ 3750 RPM) has 215 more horse power than 2011 Opel Meriva. (94 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2002 Volkswagen Touareg should accelerate faster than 2011 Opel Meriva.

Because 2002 Volkswagen Touareg is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2011 Opel Meriva. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2002 Volkswagen Touareg will offer significantly more control. 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, 2002 Volkswagen Touareg (750 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 570 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 Opel Meriva. (180 Nm @ 1750 RPM). This means 2002 Volkswagen Touareg will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 Opel Meriva. 2002 Volkswagen Touareg has automatic transmission and 2011 Opel Meriva has manual transmission. 2011 Opel Meriva will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2002 Volkswagen Touareg will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.

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