2006 Ford Focus vs. 2008 Opel Meriva
To start off, 2008 Opel Meriva is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2006 Ford Focus. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2006 Ford Focus would be higher. At 1,686 cc (4 cylinders), 2008 Opel Meriva is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Opel Meriva weights approximately 245 kg more than 2006 Ford Focus.
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, 2008 Opel Meriva (241 Nm @ 2300 RPM) has 117 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Ford Focus. (124 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2008 Opel Meriva will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Ford Focus.
Compare all specifications:
2006 Ford Focus | 2008 Opel Meriva | |
Make | Ford | Opel |
Model | Focus | Meriva |
Year Released | 2006 | 2008 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1387 cc | 1686 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 79 HP | 0 HP |
Torque | 124 Nm | 241 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 2300 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 76 mm | 79 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 76.5 mm | 86 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Diesel |
Top Speed | 171 km/hour | 175 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 15.2 seconds | 12.7 seconds |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 3 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1150 kg | 1395 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4300 mm | 4050 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1700 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1490 mm | 1630 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2620 mm | 2640 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 6.7 L/100km | 5.5 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 55 L | 53 L |