2007 Citroen C3 vs. 2007 Opel Meriva
To start off, both 2007 Citroen C3 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 1,796 cc (4 cylinders), 2007 Opel Meriva is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Opel Meriva (123 HP) has 51 more horse power than 2007 Citroen C3. (72 HP) In normal driving conditions, 2007 Opel Meriva should accelerate faster than 2007 Citroen C3. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Opel Meriva weights approximately 375 kg more than 2007 Citroen C3. 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 (165 Nm @ 4600 RPM) has 47 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Citroen C3. (118 Nm @ 3300 RPM). This means 2007 Opel Meriva will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Citroen C3.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 Citroen C3 | 2007 Opel Meriva | |
| Make | Citroen | Opel |
| Model | C3 | Meriva |
| Year Released | 2007 | 2007 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Hatchback |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1360 cc | 1796 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 72 HP | 123 HP |
| Torque | 118 Nm | 165 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3300 RPM | 4600 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 73.7 mm | 80.5 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 82 mm | 88.2 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.5:1 | 10.5:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
| Top Speed | 168 km/hour | 192 km/hour |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 12.4 seconds | 11.3 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 | 1005 kg | 1380 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3940 mm | 4050 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1570 mm | 1630 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2470 mm | 2640 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 6.2 L/100km | 8.4 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 45 L | 53 L |
