2006 Honda Jazz vs. 2005 Opel Meriva
To start off, 2006 Honda Jazz is newer by 1 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 1,598 cc (4 cylinders), 2005 Opel Meriva is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Honda Jazz (108 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 27 more horse power than 2005 Opel Meriva. (81 HP @ 5800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 Honda Jazz should accelerate faster than 2005 Opel Meriva. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Honda Jazz weights approximately 780 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 Opel Meriva (151 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 8 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Honda Jazz. (143 Nm @ 4800 RPM). This means 2005 Opel Meriva will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Honda Jazz.
Compare all specifications:
2006 Honda Jazz | 2005 Opel Meriva | |
Make | Honda | Opel |
Model | Jazz | Meriva |
Year Released | 2006 | 2005 |
Body Type | Hatchback | Hatchback |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1496 cc | 1598 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 108 HP | 81 HP |
Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 5800 RPM |
Torque | 143 Nm | 151 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4800 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 73 mm | 79 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 89.4 mm | 81.5 mm |
Top Speed | 175 km/hour | 170 km/hour |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1990 kg | 1210 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3850 mm | 4050 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1680 mm | 1700 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1530 mm | 1630 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2460 mm | 2710 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 12.4 L/100km | 7.5 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 42 L | 52 L |