2006 Opel Meriva vs. 2006 Renault Kangoo
To start off, both 2006 Opel Meriva and 2006 Renault Kangoo 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) has 25 more horse power than 2006 Renault Kangoo. (74 HP). In normal driving conditions, 2006 Opel Meriva should accelerate faster than 2006 Renault Kangoo. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Renault Kangoo weights approximately 307 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 Opel Meriva (240 Nm @ 2300 RPM) has 126 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Renault Kangoo. (114 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 2006 Opel Meriva will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Renault Kangoo.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 Opel Meriva | 2006 Renault Kangoo | |
| Make | Opel | Renault |
| Model | Meriva | Kangoo |
| Year Released | 2006 | 2006 |
| Body Type | Hatchback | Panel Van |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1686 cc | 1389 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 99 HP | 74 HP |
| Torque | 240 Nm | 114 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2300 RPM | 2800 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 79 mm | 79.5 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 86 mm | 70 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 18.4:1 | 9.5:1 |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Top Speed | 175 km/hour | 153 km/hour |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 13.5 seconds | 13.7 seconds |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1393 kg | 1700 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4050 mm | 4000 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1680 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1630 mm | 1810 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2640 mm | 2610 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 5.7 L/100km | 7.5 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 53 L | 50 L |
