2007 Citroen C2 vs. 2007 Opel Meriva
To start off, both 2007 Citroen C2 and 2007 Opel Meriva were released in the same year (2007). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,686 cc (4 cylinders), 2007 Opel Meriva is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Opel Meriva (100 HP @ 4400 RPM) has 26 more horse power than 2007 Citroen C2. (74 HP @ 5400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2007 Opel Meriva should accelerate faster than 2007 Citroen C2. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Opel Meriva weights approximately 210 kg more than 2007 Citroen C2. 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 Opel Meriva (240 Nm @ 2300 RPM) has 90 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Citroen C2. (150 Nm @ 1750 RPM). This means 2007 Opel Meriva will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Citroen C2.
Compare all specifications:
2007 Citroen C2 | 2007 Opel Meriva | |
Make | Citroen | Opel |
Model | C2 | Meriva |
Year Released | 2007 | 2007 |
Body Type | Hatchback | Hatchback |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1360 cc | 1686 cc |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 74 HP | 100 HP |
Engine RPM | 5400 RPM | 4400 RPM |
Torque | 150 Nm | 240 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1750 RPM | 2300 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.5:1 | 18.4:1 |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Diesel |
Top Speed | 167 km/hour | 178 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 12.2 seconds | 13.4 seconds |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 3 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 996 kg | 1206 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3670 mm | 4180 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1470 mm | 1650 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1670 mm | 1440 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2320 mm | 2500 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 8.3 L/100km | 5.2 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 45 L | 53 L |