2007 Honda Civic vs. 2008 Opel Meriva
To start off, 2008 Opel Meriva is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2007 Honda Civic. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2007 Honda Civic would be higher. At 1,798 cc (4 cylinders), 2007 Honda Civic is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Opel Meriva weights approximately 95 kg more than 2007 Honda Civic.
Because 2007 Honda Civic is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2008 Opel Meriva. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2007 Honda Civic will offer significantly more control. 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 Honda Civic (174 Nm @ 4200 RPM) has 24 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Opel Meriva. (150 Nm @ 3900 RPM). This means 2007 Honda Civic will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Opel Meriva.
Compare all specifications:
2007 Honda Civic | 2008 Opel Meriva | |
Make | Honda | Opel |
Model | Civic | Meriva |
Year Released | 2007 | 2008 |
Body Type | Sedan | Hatchback |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1798 cc | 1598 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 138 HP | 0 HP |
Torque | 174 Nm | 150 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4200 RPM | 3900 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 81 mm | 79.1 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 87.3 mm | 81.5 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.5:1 | 10.5:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1280 kg | 1375 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4780 mm | 4050 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1800 mm | 1630 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2580 mm | 2640 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 12.4 L/100km | 6.7 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 50 L | 53 L |