2006 Hyundai Getz vs. 2006 Opel Meriva
To start off, both 2006 Hyundai Getz 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 1,686 cc (4 cylinders), 2006 Opel Meriva is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Opel Meriva (99 HP @ 4400 RPM) has 3 more horse power than 2006 Hyundai Getz. (96 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2006 Opel Meriva should accelerate faster than 2006 Hyundai Getz. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Opel Meriva weights approximately 293 kg more than 2006 Hyundai Getz. 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, 2006 Opel Meriva (240 Nm @ 2300 RPM) has 114 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Hyundai Getz. (126 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 2006 Opel Meriva will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Hyundai Getz.
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2006 Hyundai Getz | 2006 Opel Meriva | |
Make | Hyundai | Opel |
Model | Getz | Meriva |
Year Released | 2006 | 2006 |
Body Type | Hatchback | Hatchback |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1398 cc | 1686 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 96 HP | 99 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4400 RPM |
Torque | 126 Nm | 240 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 2300 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 75.5 mm | 79 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 78.1 mm | 86 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 18.4:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Diesel |
Top Speed | 170 km/hour | 175 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 11.2 seconds | 13.5 seconds |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 3 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1100 kg | 1393 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3830 mm | 4050 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1670 mm | 1700 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1500 mm | 1630 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2460 mm | 2640 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 6.5 L/100km | 5.7 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 45 L | 53 L |