2008 Honda Jazz vs. 2008 Opel Meriva
To start off, both 2008 Honda Jazz 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 1,598 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 301 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, 2008 Opel Meriva (150 Nm @ 3900 RPM) has 40 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Honda Jazz. (110 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 2008 Opel Meriva will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Honda Jazz.
Compare all specifications:
2008 Honda Jazz | 2008 Opel Meriva | |
Make | Honda | Opel |
Model | Jazz | Meriva |
Year Released | 2008 | 2008 |
Body Type | Hatchback | Hatchback |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1339 cc | 1598 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 77 HP | 0 HP |
Torque | 110 Nm | 150 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 3900 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 73 mm | 79.1 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 74.4 mm | 81.5 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.8:1 | 10.5:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 13.4 seconds | 13.3 seconds |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1074 kg | 1375 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3840 mm | 4050 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1680 mm | 1700 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1530 mm | 1630 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2460 mm | 2640 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 5.5 L/100km | 6.7 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 42 L | 53 L |