2005 Kia Carens vs. 2005 Opel Meriva
To start off, both 2005 Kia Carens and 2005 Opel Meriva were released in the same year (2005). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,793 cc (4 cylinders), 2005 Kia Carens is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Kia Carens (125 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 26 more horse power than 2005 Opel Meriva. (99 HP @ 4400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Kia Carens should accelerate faster than 2005 Opel Meriva. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Opel Meriva weights approximately 15 kg more than 2005 Kia Carens.
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 Opel Meriva (240 Nm @ 2300 RPM) has 78 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Kia Carens. (162 Nm @ 4900 RPM). This means 2005 Opel Meriva will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Kia Carens.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Kia Carens | 2005 Opel Meriva | |
| Make | Kia | Opel |
| Model | Carens | Meriva |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2005 |
| Body Type | Minivan | Hatchback |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1793 cc | 1684 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 125 HP | 99 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Torque | 162 Nm | 240 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4900 RPM | 2300 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 81 mm | 79 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 87 mm | 86 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 18.4:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Diesel |
| Top Speed | 177 km/hour | 175 km/hour |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 12 seconds | 13.5 seconds |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1350 kg | 1365 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4500 mm | 4050 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1750 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1620 mm | 1630 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2570 mm | 2710 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 8.1 L/100km | 5.5 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 55 L | 53 L |
