2008 Ford Fusion vs. 2008 Opel Meriva
To start off, both 2008 Ford Fusion and 2008 Opel Meriva were released in the same year (2008). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,796 cc (4 cylinders), 2008 Opel Meriva is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Opel Meriva weights approximately 175 kg more than 2008 Ford Fusion.
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, 2008 Opel Meriva (165 Nm @ 4600 RPM) has 55 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Ford Fusion. (110 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2008 Opel Meriva will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Ford Fusion.
Compare all specifications:
2008 Ford Fusion | 2008 Opel Meriva | |
Make | Ford | Opel |
Model | Fusion | Meriva |
Year Released | 2008 | 2008 |
Body Type | Sedan | Hatchback |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1242 cc | 1796 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 74 HP | 0 HP |
Torque | 110 Nm | 165 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4600 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 71.9 mm | 80.5 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 76.5 mm | 88.2 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 10.5:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
Top Speed | 159 km/hour | 192 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 15.8 seconds | 11.2 seconds |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1145 kg | 1320 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4020 mm | 4050 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1730 mm | 1700 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1500 mm | 1630 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2490 mm | 2640 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 6.5 L/100km | 10.5 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 45 L | 53 L |