2005 Honda HR-V vs. 2004 Opel Meriva
To start off, 2005 Honda HR-V is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2004 Opel Meriva. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2004 Opel Meriva would be higher. At 1,686 cc (4 cylinders), 2004 Opel Meriva is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Honda HR-V (119 HP @ 6600 RPM) has 20 more horse power than 2004 Opel Meriva. (99 HP @ 4400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Honda HR-V should accelerate faster than 2004 Opel Meriva. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Opel Meriva weights approximately 63 kg more than 2005 Honda HR-V.
Because 2005 Honda HR-V is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2004 Opel Meriva. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2005 Honda HR-V 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, 2004 Opel Meriva (230 Nm @ 2300 RPM) has 86 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Honda HR-V. (144 Nm @ 4900 RPM). This means 2004 Opel Meriva will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Honda HR-V.
Compare all specifications:
2005 Honda HR-V | 2004 Opel Meriva | |
Make | Honda | Opel |
Model | HR-V | Meriva |
Year Released | 2005 | 2004 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1590 cc | 1686 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 119 HP | 99 HP |
Engine RPM | 6600 RPM | 4400 RPM |
Torque | 144 Nm | 230 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4900 RPM | 2300 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 75 mm | 79 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 90 mm | 86 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 18.4:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Diesel |
Top Speed | 170 km/hour | 175 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 11.3 seconds | 13.5 seconds |
Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1317 kg | 1380 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4120 mm | 4050 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1700 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1680 mm | 1630 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2580 mm | 2710 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 8.6 L/100km | 5.7 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 55 L | 53 L |