2007 Hyundai Santa Fe vs. 2000 Opel Meriva
To start off, 2007 Hyundai Santa Fe is newer by 7 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2000 Opel Meriva. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2000 Opel Meriva would be higher. At 2,188 cc (4 cylinders), 2007 Hyundai Santa Fe is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Hyundai Santa Fe (148 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 62 more horse power than 2000 Opel Meriva. (86 HP @ 5400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 Hyundai Santa Fe should accelerate faster than 2000 Opel Meriva. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Hyundai Santa Fe weights approximately 537 kg more than 2000 Opel Meriva. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2007 Hyundai Santa Fe is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2000 Opel Meriva. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2007 Hyundai Santa Fe 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 Hyundai Santa Fe (335 Nm @ 1800 RPM) has 197 more torque (in Nm) than 2000 Opel Meriva. (138 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2007 Hyundai Santa Fe will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2000 Opel Meriva. 2007 Hyundai Santa Fe has automatic transmission and 2000 Opel Meriva has manual transmission. 2000 Opel Meriva will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2007 Hyundai Santa Fe will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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2007 Hyundai Santa Fe | 2000 Opel Meriva | |
Make | Hyundai | Opel |
Model | Santa Fe | Meriva |
Year Released | 2007 | 2000 |
Body Type | SUV | Hatchback |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2188 cc | 1598 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 148 HP | 86 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5400 RPM |
Torque | 335 Nm | 138 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1800 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 87 mm | 79 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 92 mm | 81.5 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 17.3:1 | 9.6:1 |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline - Premium |
Top Speed | 178 km/hour | 170 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 12.9 seconds | 13.3 seconds |
Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 7 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1893 kg | 1356 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4680 mm | 4050 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1700 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1900 mm | 1630 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 2700 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 8.5 L/100km | 7.5 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 75 L | 44 L |