2005 Opel Meriva vs. 2010 Renault Laguna
To start off, 2010 Renault Laguna is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2005 Opel Meriva. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2005 Opel Meriva would be higher. At 1,998 cc (4 cylinders), 2010 Renault Laguna is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Renault Laguna (168 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 44 more horse power than 2005 Opel Meriva. (124 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Renault Laguna should accelerate faster than 2005 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, 2010 Renault Laguna (270 Nm @ 3250 RPM) has 103 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Opel Meriva. (167 Nm @ 4600 RPM). This means 2010 Renault Laguna will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Opel Meriva.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Opel Meriva | 2010 Renault Laguna | |
| Make | Opel | Renault |
| Model | Meriva | Laguna |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2010 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1796 cc | 1998 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 124 HP | 168 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 167 Nm | 270 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4600 RPM | 3250 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.5:1 | 9.5:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
| Top Speed | 192 km/hour | 218 km/hour |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 11.3 seconds | 8.4 seconds |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4050 mm | 4590 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1440 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1630 mm | 1760 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2530 mm | 2750 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 8.2 L/100km | 11.6 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 53 L | 70 L |
