2008 Opel Meriva vs. 2008 Renault Kangoo
To start off, both 2008 Opel Meriva and 2008 Renault Kangoo were released in the same year (2008). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,686 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 225 kg more than 2008 Renault Kangoo.
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 56 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Renault Kangoo. (185 Nm @ 1750 RPM). This means 2008 Opel Meriva will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Renault Kangoo.
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2008 Opel Meriva | 2008 Renault Kangoo | |
Make | Opel | Renault |
Model | Meriva | Kangoo |
Year Released | 2008 | 2008 |
Body Type | Hatchback | Panel Van |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1686 cc | 1460 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 0 HP | 81 HP |
Torque | 241 Nm | 185 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2300 RPM | 1750 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 79 mm | 76 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 86 mm | 80.5 mm |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Diesel |
Top Speed | 175 km/hour | 155 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 12.7 seconds | 12.5 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 | 1170 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4050 mm | 4040 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1680 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1630 mm | 1830 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2640 mm | 2610 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 5.5 L/100km | 5.2 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 53 L | 50 L |