2008 Opel Meriva vs. 2006 Volkswagen Jetta
To start off, 2008 Opel Meriva is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2006 Volkswagen Jetta. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2006 Volkswagen Jetta would be higher. At 1,895 cc (4 cylinders), 2006 Volkswagen Jetta is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Opel Meriva weights approximately 158 kg more than 2006 Volkswagen Jetta.
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, 2006 Volkswagen Jetta (250 Nm @ 1900 RPM) has 85 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Opel Meriva. (165 Nm @ 4600 RPM). This means 2006 Volkswagen Jetta will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Opel Meriva.
Compare all specifications:
2008 Opel Meriva | 2006 Volkswagen Jetta | |
Make | Opel | Volkswagen |
Model | Meriva | Jetta |
Year Released | 2008 | 2006 |
Body Type | Hatchback | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1796 cc | 1895 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 0 HP | 104 HP |
Torque | 165 Nm | 250 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4600 RPM | 1900 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.5:1 | 19.0:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
Top Speed | 192 km/hour | 187 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 11.2 seconds | 11.8 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 | 1320 kg | 1162 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4050 mm | 4560 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1790 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1630 mm | 1470 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2640 mm | 2580 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 10.5 L/100km | 5.7 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 53 L | 55 L |