2003 Opel Meriva vs. 2011 Toyota Venza
To start off, 2011 Toyota Venza is newer by 8 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. At 3,456 cc (6 cylinders), 2011 Toyota Venza is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Toyota Venza (269 HP @ 6200 RPM) has 146 more horse power than 2003 Opel Meriva. (123 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 Toyota Venza should accelerate faster than 2003 Opel Meriva.
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, 2011 Toyota Venza (334 Nm @ 4700 RPM) has 169 more torque (in Nm) than 2003 Opel Meriva. (165 Nm @ 4600 RPM). This means 2011 Toyota Venza will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2003 Opel Meriva. 2011 Toyota Venza has automatic transmission and 2003 Opel Meriva has manual transmission. 2003 Opel Meriva will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2011 Toyota Venza will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2003 Opel Meriva | 2011 Toyota Venza | |
| Make | Opel | Toyota |
| Model | Meriva | Venza |
| Year Released | 2003 | 2011 |
| Body Type | Hatchback | Crossover |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1796 cc | 3456 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 123 HP | 269 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6200 RPM |
| Torque | 165 Nm | 334 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4600 RPM | 4700 RPM |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4050 mm | 4810 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1910 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1630 mm | 1470 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2640 mm | 2780 mm |
| Fuel Consumption | 6.6 L/100km | 9.1 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 10.9 L/100km | 12.4 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 8.2 L/100km | 10.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 53 L | 67 L |
