2008 Opel Meriva vs. 2000 Renault Laguna
To start off, 2008 Opel Meriva is newer by 8 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2000 Renault Laguna. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2000 Renault Laguna would be higher. At 1,870 cc (4 cylinders), 2000 Renault Laguna is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Opel Meriva weights approximately 80 kg more than 2000 Renault Laguna.
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 66 more torque (in Nm) than 2000 Renault Laguna. (175 Nm @ 3750 RPM). This means 2008 Opel Meriva will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2000 Renault Laguna.
Compare all specifications:
2008 Opel Meriva | 2000 Renault Laguna | |
Make | Opel | Renault |
Model | Meriva | Laguna |
Year Released | 2008 | 2000 |
Body Type | Hatchback | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1686 cc | 1870 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 0 HP | 116 HP |
Torque | 241 Nm | 175 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2300 RPM | 3750 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 79 mm | 82.7 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 86 mm | 83 mm |
Top Speed | 175 km/hour | 201 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 12.7 seconds | 10.8 seconds |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1395 kg | 1315 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4050 mm | 4580 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1780 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1630 mm | 1440 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2640 mm | 2810 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 5.5 L/100km | 7.5 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 53 L | 70 L |