2008 Opel Meriva vs. 2007 Toyota Aygo
To start off, 2008 Opel Meriva is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2007 Toyota Aygo. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2007 Toyota Aygo would be higher. At 1,796 cc (4 cylinders), 2008 Opel Meriva is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Opel Meriva weights approximately 430 kg more than 2007 Toyota Aygo.
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 (166 Nm @ 4600 RPM) has 34 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Toyota Aygo. (132 Nm @ 1750 RPM). This means 2008 Opel Meriva will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Toyota Aygo. 2008 Opel Meriva has automatic transmission and 2007 Toyota Aygo has manual transmission. 2007 Toyota Aygo will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2008 Opel Meriva will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 Opel Meriva | 2007 Toyota Aygo | |
| Make | Opel | Toyota |
| Model | Meriva | Aygo |
| Year Released | 2008 | 2007 |
| Body Type | Hatchback | Hatchback |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1796 cc | 1398 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 0 HP | 53 HP |
| Torque | 166 Nm | 132 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4600 RPM | 1750 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 80.5 mm | 73.1 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 88.2 mm | 81.5 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Top Speed | 190 km/hour | 154 km/hour |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 10.9 seconds | 15.6 seconds |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1320 kg | 890 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4050 mm | 3405 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1700 mm | 1470 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2640 mm | 2340 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 10.2 L/100km | 4.1 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 53 L | 35 L |
