2006 Opel Meriva vs. 2006 Toyota Aygo
To start off, both 2006 Opel Meriva and 2006 Toyota Aygo were released in the same year (2006). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,387 cc (4 cylinders), 2006 Opel Meriva is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Opel Meriva (89 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 22 more horse power than 2006 Toyota Aygo. (67 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 Opel Meriva should accelerate faster than 2006 Toyota Aygo.
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 (125 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 32 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Toyota Aygo. (93 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2006 Opel Meriva will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Toyota Aygo.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 Opel Meriva | 2006 Toyota Aygo | |
| Make | Opel | Toyota |
| Model | Meriva | Aygo |
| Year Released | 2006 | 2006 |
| Body Type | Hatchback | Hatchback |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1387 cc | 998 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 3 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 89 HP | 67 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 125 Nm | 93 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 77.6 mm | 71 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 73.4 mm | 84 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.5:1 | 10.5:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
| Top Speed | 168 km/hour | 157 km/hour |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 13.8 seconds | 14.2 seconds |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4050 mm | 3405 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1615 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1630 mm | 1470 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2640 mm | 2340 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 6.4 L/100km | 4.6 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 53 L | 35 L |
