2006 Opel Meriva vs. 2007 Volkswagen Passat
To start off, 2007 Volkswagen Passat is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2006 Opel Meriva. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2006 Opel Meriva would be higher. Both 2006 Opel Meriva and 2007 Volkswagen Passat are equipped with a 1,598 cc engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Volkswagen Passat (113 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 14 more horse power than 2006 Opel Meriva. (99 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2007 Volkswagen Passat should accelerate faster than 2006 Opel Meriva. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Volkswagen Passat weights approximately 48 kg more than 2006 Opel Meriva. 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, 2007 Volkswagen Passat (155 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 5 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Opel Meriva. (150 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 2007 Volkswagen Passat will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Opel Meriva. 2007 Volkswagen Passat has automatic transmission and 2006 Opel Meriva has manual transmission. 2006 Opel Meriva will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2007 Volkswagen Passat will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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2006 Opel Meriva | 2007 Volkswagen Passat | |
Make | Opel | Volkswagen |
Model | Meriva | Passat |
Year Released | 2006 | 2007 |
Body Type | Hatchback | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1598 cc | 1598 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 99 HP | 113 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 150 Nm | 155 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 79 mm | 76.5 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 81.5 mm | 86.9 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.5:1 | 12.0:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline - Premium |
Top Speed | 175 km/hour | 200 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 13.3 seconds | 11.4 seconds |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1380 kg | 1428 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4050 mm | 4770 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1830 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1630 mm | 1480 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2640 mm | 2720 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 7.3 L/100km | 7.5 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 53 L | 70 L |