2008 Honda Jazz vs. 2007 Opel Meriva
To start off, 2008 Honda Jazz is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2007 Opel Meriva. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2007 Opel Meriva would be higher. At 1,686 cc (4 cylinders), 2007 Opel Meriva is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Honda Jazz (109 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 9 more horse power than 2007 Opel Meriva. (100 HP @ 4400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2008 Honda Jazz should accelerate faster than 2007 Opel Meriva. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Opel Meriva weights approximately 193 kg more than 2008 Honda Jazz.
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 Opel Meriva (240 Nm @ 2300 RPM) has 97 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Honda Jazz. (143 Nm @ 4800 RPM). This means 2007 Opel Meriva will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Honda Jazz. 2008 Honda Jazz has automatic transmission and 2007 Opel Meriva has manual transmission. 2007 Opel Meriva will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2008 Honda Jazz will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2008 Honda Jazz | 2007 Opel Meriva | |
Make | Honda | Opel |
Model | Jazz | Meriva |
Year Released | 2008 | 2007 |
Body Type | Hatchback | Hatchback |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1496 cc | 1686 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 109 HP | 100 HP |
Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 4400 RPM |
Torque | 143 Nm | 240 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4800 RPM | 2300 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 73 mm | 79 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 89.4 mm | 86 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.8:1 | 18.4:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
Top Speed | 175 km/hour | 178 km/hour |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1013 kg | 1206 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3850 mm | 4180 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1680 mm | 1650 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1530 mm | 1440 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2460 mm | 2500 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 6.7 L/100km | 5.2 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 42 L | 53 L |