2006 Opel Meriva vs. 2006 Skoda Octavia
To start off, both 2006 Opel Meriva and 2006 Skoda Octavia were released in the same year (2006). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,781 cc (4 cylinders), 2006 Skoda Octavia is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Skoda Octavia (178 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 79 more horse power than 2006 Opel Meriva. (99 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2006 Skoda Octavia should accelerate faster than 2006 Opel Meriva. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Opel Meriva weights approximately 113 kg more than 2006 Skoda Octavia.
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 5 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Skoda Octavia. (235 Nm @ 1950 RPM). This means 2006 Opel Meriva will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Skoda Octavia.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 Opel Meriva | 2006 Skoda Octavia | |
| Make | Opel | Skoda |
| Model | Meriva | Octavia |
| Year Released | 2006 | 2006 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1686 cc | 1781 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 5 valves |
| Horse Power | 99 HP | 178 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 240 Nm | 235 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2300 RPM | 1950 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 79 mm | 81 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 86 mm | 86.4 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 18.4:1 | 9.5:1 |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline - Premium |
| Top Speed | 175 km/hour | 190 km/hour |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 13.5 seconds | 11.8 seconds |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1393 kg | 1280 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4050 mm | 4510 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1740 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1630 mm | 1420 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2640 mm | 2520 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 5.7 L/100km | 7.4 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 53 L | 55 L |
