2007 Hyundai Tucson 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 Hyundai Tucson. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2007 Hyundai Tucson would be higher. At 1,976 cc (4 cylinders), 2007 Hyundai Tucson is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Hyundai Tucson weights approximately 224 kg more than 2008 Opel Meriva.
Because 2007 Hyundai Tucson 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 Hyundai Tucson 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 Tucson (184 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 58 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Opel Meriva. (126 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2007 Hyundai Tucson will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Opel Meriva.
Compare all specifications:
2007 Hyundai Tucson | 2008 Opel Meriva | |
Make | Hyundai | Opel |
Model | Tucson | Meriva |
Year Released | 2007 | 2008 |
Body Type | SUV | Hatchback |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1976 cc | 1364 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 140 HP | 0 HP |
Torque | 184 Nm | 126 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1554 kg | 1330 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4330 mm | 4050 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1700 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1740 mm | 1700 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2640 mm | 2640 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 10.2 L/100km | 6.4 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 58 L | 53 L |