2005 Opel Meriva vs. 2003 Skoda Octavia
To start off, 2005 Opel Meriva is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2003 Skoda Octavia. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2003 Skoda Octavia would be higher. Both 2005 Opel Meriva and 2003 Skoda Octavia are equipped with a 1,598 cc engine. In terms of performance, both vehicles can yield 99 horse power. So under normal driving conditions, the acceleration of both vehicles should be relatively similar. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Opel Meriva weights approximately 139 kg more than 2003 Skoda Octavia.
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 (151 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 3 more torque (in Nm) than 2003 Skoda Octavia. (148 Nm @ 3800 RPM). This means 2005 Opel Meriva will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2003 Skoda Octavia. 2003 Skoda Octavia has automatic transmission and 2005 Opel Meriva has manual transmission. 2005 Opel Meriva will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2003 Skoda Octavia will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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2005 Opel Meriva | 2003 Skoda Octavia | |
Make | Opel | Skoda |
Model | Meriva | Octavia |
Year Released | 2005 | 2003 |
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 | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 99 HP | 99 HP |
Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 5400 RPM |
Torque | 151 Nm | 148 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 3800 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 79 mm | 81 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 81.5 mm | 77.4 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 13.3 seconds | 11.8 seconds |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1393 kg | 1254 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4050 mm | 4520 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1740 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1630 mm | 1420 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2610 mm | 2520 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 7.8 L/100km | 7.2 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 53 L | 55 L |