2003 Opel Meriva vs. 2007 Toyota Auris
To start off, 2007 Toyota Auris is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2003 Opel Meriva. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2003 Opel Meriva would be higher. Both 2003 Opel Meriva and 2007 Toyota Auris are equipped with a 1,598 cc engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Toyota Auris (123 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 22 more horse power than 2003 Opel Meriva. (101 HP @ 6200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2007 Toyota Auris should accelerate faster than 2003 Opel Meriva. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2003 Opel Meriva weights approximately 75 kg more than 2007 Toyota Auris.
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, 2007 Toyota Auris (157 Nm @ 5200 RPM) has 7 more torque (in Nm) than 2003 Opel Meriva. (150 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 2007 Toyota Auris will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2003 Opel Meriva.
Compare all specifications:
2003 Opel Meriva | 2007 Toyota Auris | |
Make | Opel | Toyota |
Model | Meriva | Auris |
Year Released | 2003 | 2007 |
Body Type | Hatchback | Hatchback |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1598 cc | 1598 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 101 HP | 123 HP |
Engine RPM | 6200 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 150 Nm | 157 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 5200 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 79 mm | 80.5 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 81.5 mm | 78.5 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.5:1 | 10.2:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline - Premium |
Top Speed | 175 km/hour | 190 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 13.3 seconds | 10.4 seconds |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 3 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1380 kg | 1305 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4050 mm | 4430 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1770 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1630 mm | 1520 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2740 mm | 2610 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 7.5 L/100km | 7.1 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 53 L | 55 L |