2008 Opel Meriva vs. 2007 Chevrolet Captiva
To start off, 2008 Opel Meriva is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2007 Chevrolet Captiva. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2007 Chevrolet Captiva would be higher. At 1,989 cc (4 cylinders), 2007 Chevrolet Captiva is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Chevrolet Captiva weights approximately 515 kg more than 2008 Opel Meriva.
Because 2007 Chevrolet Captiva is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2008 Opel Meriva. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2007 Chevrolet Captiva will offer significantly more control. 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, 2007 Chevrolet Captiva (320 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 79 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Opel Meriva. (241 Nm @ 2300 RPM). This means 2007 Chevrolet Captiva will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Opel Meriva. 2007 Chevrolet Captiva has automatic transmission and 2008 Opel Meriva has manual transmission. 2008 Opel Meriva will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2007 Chevrolet Captiva will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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2008 Opel Meriva | 2007 Chevrolet Captiva | |
Make | Opel | Chevrolet |
Model | Meriva | Captiva |
Year Released | 2008 | 2007 |
Body Type | Hatchback | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1686 cc | 1989 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 0 HP | 148 HP |
Torque | 241 Nm | 320 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2300 RPM | 2000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 79 mm | 83 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 86 mm | 92 mm |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Diesel |
Top Speed | 175 km/hour | 186 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 12.7 seconds | 10.6 seconds |
Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1395 kg | 1910 kg |
Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1880 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1630 mm | 1760 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2640 mm | 2710 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 5.5 L/100km | 8.7 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 53 L | 65 L |