2005 Honda Civic vs. 2006 Opel Meriva
To start off, 2006 Opel Meriva is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2005 Honda Civic. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2005 Honda Civic would be higher. At 1,998 cc (4 cylinders), 2005 Honda Civic is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Honda Civic (197 HP @ 7400 RPM) has 108 more horse power than 2006 Opel Meriva. (89 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Honda Civic should accelerate faster than 2006 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, 2005 Honda Civic (192 Nm @ 5900 RPM) has 67 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Opel Meriva. (125 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2005 Honda Civic will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Opel Meriva.
Compare all specifications:
2005 Honda Civic | 2006 Opel Meriva | |
Make | Honda | Opel |
Model | Civic | Meriva |
Year Released | 2005 | 2006 |
Body Type | Hatchback | Hatchback |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1998 cc | 1387 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 197 HP | 89 HP |
Engine RPM | 7400 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 192 Nm | 125 Nm |
Torque RPM | 5900 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 86 mm | 77.6 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 86 mm | 73.4 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 11.0:1 | 10.5:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline - Premium |
Top Speed | 235 km/hour | 168 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 6.9 seconds | 13.8 seconds |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 3 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Length | 4150 mm | 4050 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1700 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1630 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2690 mm | 2640 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 8.9 L/100km | 6.4 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 50 L | 53 L |