2007 Citroen C4 vs. 2007 Opel Meriva
To start off, both 2007 Citroen C4 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 1,560 cc (4 cylinders), 2007 Citroen C4 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Citroen C4 (111 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 37 more horse power than 2007 Opel Meriva. (74 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 Citroen C4 should accelerate faster than 2007 Opel Meriva. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Opel Meriva weights approximately 50 kg more than 2007 Citroen C4.
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 Citroen C4 (240 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 70 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Opel Meriva. (170 Nm @ 1750 RPM). This means 2007 Citroen C4 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Opel Meriva.
Compare all specifications:
2007 Citroen C4 | 2007 Opel Meriva | |
Make | Citroen | Opel |
Model | C4 | Meriva |
Year Released | 2007 | 2007 |
Body Type | Hatchback | Hatchback |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1560 cc | 1248 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 111 HP | 74 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 240 Nm | 170 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 1750 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 75 mm | 69.6 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 88.3 mm | 82 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 18.0:1 | 17.6:1 |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Diesel |
Top Speed | 192 km/hour | 157 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 11.2 seconds | 17.8 seconds |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1280 kg | 1330 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4270 mm | 4060 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1780 mm | 1700 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1460 mm | 1630 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2610 mm | 2640 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 4.7 L/100km | 5 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 60 L | 50 L |