2008 Opel Meriva vs. 2005 Seat Toledo
To start off, 2008 Opel Meriva is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2005 Seat Toledo. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2005 Seat Toledo would be higher. At 1,984 cc (4 cylinders), 2005 Seat Toledo is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Seat Toledo (148 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 25 more horse power than 2008 Opel Meriva. (123 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2005 Seat Toledo should accelerate faster than 2008 Opel Meriva. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Opel Meriva weights approximately 39 kg more than 2005 Seat Toledo.
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, 2005 Seat Toledo (310 Nm @ 1900 RPM) has 144 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Opel Meriva. (166 Nm @ 4600 RPM). This means 2005 Seat Toledo will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Opel Meriva.
Compare all specifications:
2008 Opel Meriva | 2005 Seat Toledo | |
Make | Opel | Seat |
Model | Meriva | Toledo |
Year Released | 2008 | 2005 |
Body Type | Hatchback | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1796 cc | 1984 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 123 HP | 148 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 166 Nm | 310 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4600 RPM | 1900 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Diesel |
Top Speed | 192 km/hour | 210 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 11.3 seconds | 8.9 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 | 1380 kg | 1341 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4050 mm | 4450 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1750 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1630 mm | 1440 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2640 mm | 2520 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 8.2 L/100km | 5.3 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 53 L | 55 L |