2008 Opel Meriva vs. 2008 Renault Logan
To start off, both 2008 Opel Meriva and 2008 Renault Logan 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. In terms of performance, 2008 Renault Logan (104 HP @ 5750 RPM) has 5 more horse power than 2008 Opel Meriva. (99 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2008 Renault Logan should accelerate faster than 2008 Opel Meriva. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Opel Meriva weights approximately 128 kg more than 2008 Renault Logan.
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 (240 Nm @ 2300 RPM) has 92 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Renault Logan. (148 Nm @ 3750 RPM). This means 2008 Opel Meriva will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Renault Logan.
Compare all specifications:
2008 Opel Meriva | 2008 Renault Logan | |
Make | Opel | Renault |
Model | Meriva | Logan |
Year Released | 2008 | 2008 |
Body Type | Hatchback | Station Wagon |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1686 cc | 1596 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 99 HP | 104 HP |
Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 5750 RPM |
Torque | 240 Nm | 148 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2300 RPM | 3750 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 79 mm | 79.5 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 86 mm | 80.5 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 18.4:1 | 9.8:1 |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline - Premium |
Top Speed | 175 km/hour | 174 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 13.5 seconds | 11.8 seconds |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1398 kg | 1270 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4050 mm | 4460 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1750 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1630 mm | 1640 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2640 mm | 2910 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 5.5 L/100km | 7.5 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 53 L | 50 L |