2006 Hyundai Elantra vs. 2006 Opel Meriva
To start off, both 2006 Hyundai Elantra and 2006 Opel Meriva were released in the same year (2006). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,991 cc (4 cylinders), 2006 Hyundai Elantra is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Opel Meriva (123 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 12 more horse power than 2006 Hyundai Elantra. (111 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2006 Opel Meriva should accelerate faster than 2006 Hyundai Elantra. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Hyundai Elantra weights approximately 70 kg more than 2006 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, 2006 Hyundai Elantra (235 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 70 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Opel Meriva. (165 Nm @ 4600 RPM). This means 2006 Hyundai Elantra will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Opel Meriva.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 Hyundai Elantra | 2006 Opel Meriva | |
| Make | Hyundai | Opel |
| Model | Elantra | Meriva |
| Year Released | 2006 | 2006 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Hatchback |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1991 cc | 1796 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 111 HP | 123 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 235 Nm | 165 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 4600 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 83 mm | 80.5 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 92 mm | 88.2 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 18.0:1 | 10.5:1 |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline - Premium |
| Top Speed | 190 km/hour | 192 km/hour |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 11.7 seconds | 11.3 seconds |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1450 kg | 1380 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4530 mm | 4050 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1730 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1630 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2620 mm | 2640 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 6.6 L/100km | 8.2 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 55 L | 53 L |
