2006 Honda CR-V vs. 2000 Opel Meriva
To start off, 2006 Honda CR-V is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2000 Opel Meriva. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2000 Opel Meriva would be higher. At 2,204 cc (4 cylinders), 2006 Honda CR-V is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Honda CR-V (138 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 39 more horse power than 2000 Opel Meriva. (99 HP @ 4400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 Honda CR-V should accelerate faster than 2000 Opel Meriva. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Honda CR-V weights approximately 305 kg more than 2000 Opel Meriva. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2006 Honda CR-V is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2000 Opel Meriva. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2006 Honda CR-V will offer significantly more control. 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, 2006 Honda CR-V (340 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 90 more torque (in Nm) than 2000 Opel Meriva. (250 Nm @ 2300 RPM). This means 2006 Honda CR-V will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2000 Opel Meriva.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 Honda CR-V | 2000 Opel Meriva | |
| Make | Honda | Opel |
| Model | CR-V | Meriva |
| Year Released | 2006 | 2000 |
| Body Type | SUV | Hatchback |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2204 cc | 1686 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 138 HP | 99 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Torque | 340 Nm | 250 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 2300 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 85 mm | 79 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 97.1 mm | 86 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 16.7:1 | 18.4:1 |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Diesel |
| Top Speed | 180 km/hour | 175 km/hour |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1698 kg | 1393 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4640 mm | 4050 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1790 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1720 mm | 1630 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2640 mm | 2710 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 6.7 L/100km | 5.5 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 60 L | 44 L |
