2005 Opel Meriva vs. 2005 Renault Scenic
To start off, both 2005 Opel Meriva and 2005 Renault Scenic were released in the same year (2005). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. Both 2005 Opel Meriva and 2005 Renault Scenic are equipped with a 1,598 cc engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Renault Scenic (112 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 26 more horse power than 2005 Opel Meriva. (86 HP @ 5600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2005 Renault Scenic should accelerate faster than 2005 Opel Meriva. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Renault Scenic weights approximately 75 kg more than 2005 Opel Meriva. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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 Renault Scenic (152 Nm @ 4200 RPM) has 14 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Opel Meriva. (138 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2005 Renault Scenic will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Opel Meriva.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Opel Meriva | 2005 Renault Scenic | |
| Make | Opel | Renault |
| Model | Meriva | Scenic |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2005 |
| Body Type | Hatchback | Minivan |
| 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 | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 86 HP | 112 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 138 Nm | 152 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 79 mm | 79.5 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 81.5 mm | 80.5 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.6:1 | 10.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline - Premium |
| Top Speed | 170 km/hour | 185 km/hour |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 14.8 seconds | 12.5 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 | 1425 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4050 mm | 4270 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1820 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1630 mm | 1630 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2640 mm | 2880 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 7.5 L/100km | 7.3 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 53 L | 60 L |
