2008 Opel Meriva vs. 2008 Renault Scenic
To start off, both 2008 Opel Meriva and 2008 Renault Scenic 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 Scenic (100 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 1 more horse power than 2008 Opel Meriva. (99 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2008 Renault Scenic should accelerate faster than 2008 Opel Meriva. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Renault Scenic weights approximately 17 kg more than 2008 Opel Meriva. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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 39 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Renault Scenic. (201 Nm @ 1900 RPM). This means 2008 Opel Meriva will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Renault Scenic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 Opel Meriva | 2008 Renault Scenic | |
| Make | Opel | Renault |
| Model | Meriva | Scenic |
| Year Released | 2008 | 2008 |
| Body Type | Hatchback | Minivan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1686 cc | 1461 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 99 HP | 100 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 240 Nm | 201 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2300 RPM | 1900 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 | 172 km/hour |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 13.5 seconds | 14.1 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 | 1415 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4050 mm | 4270 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1820 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1630 mm | 1630 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2640 mm | 2690 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 5.5 L/100km | 5.1 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 53 L | 60 L |
