2008 Hyundai Getz vs. 2008 Opel Meriva
To start off, both 2008 Hyundai Getz 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 1,686 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 232 kg more than 2008 Hyundai Getz.
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 (241 Nm @ 2300 RPM) has 98 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Hyundai Getz. (143 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 2008 Opel Meriva will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Hyundai Getz.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 Hyundai Getz | 2008 Opel Meriva | |
| Make | Hyundai | Opel |
| Model | Getz | Meriva |
| Year Released | 2008 | 2008 |
| Body Type | Hatchback | Hatchback |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1599 cc | 1686 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 104 HP | 0 HP |
| Torque | 143 Nm | 241 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 2300 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 76.5 mm | 79 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 87 mm | 86 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Diesel |
| Top Speed | 176 km/hour | 175 km/hour |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 9.6 seconds | 12.7 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 | 1163 kg | 1395 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4510 mm | 4050 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1670 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1490 mm | 1630 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2460 mm | 2640 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 8.3 L/100km | 5.5 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 45 L | 53 L |
