2008 Hyundai Trajet vs. 2008 Opel Meriva
To start off, both 2008 Hyundai Trajet 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 2,991 cc (4 cylinders), 2008 Hyundai Trajet is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Hyundai Trajet weights approximately 318 kg more than 2008 Opel Meriva.
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 Hyundai Trajet (255 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 14 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Opel Meriva. (241 Nm @ 2300 RPM). This means 2008 Hyundai Trajet will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Opel Meriva.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 Hyundai Trajet | 2008 Opel Meriva | |
| Make | Hyundai | Opel |
| Model | Trajet | Meriva |
| Year Released | 2008 | 2008 |
| Body Type | Minivan | Hatchback |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2991 cc | 1686 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 111 HP | 0 HP |
| Torque | 255 Nm | 241 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 2300 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 83 mm | 79 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 92 mm | 86 mm |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Diesel |
| Top Speed | 177 km/hour | 175 km/hour |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 14.8 seconds | 12.7 seconds |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 8 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1713 kg | 1395 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4700 mm | 4050 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1770 mm | 1630 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2840 mm | 2640 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 8.4 L/100km | 5.5 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 65 L | 53 L |
