2008 Opel Meriva vs. 2008 Toyota Yaris
To start off, both 2008 Opel Meriva and 2008 Toyota Yaris 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 411 kg more than 2008 Toyota Yaris.
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 119 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Toyota Yaris. (122 Nm @ 4200 RPM). This means 2008 Opel Meriva will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Toyota Yaris.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 Opel Meriva | 2008 Toyota Yaris | |
| Make | Opel | Toyota |
| Model | Meriva | Yaris |
| Year Released | 2008 | 2008 |
| Body Type | Hatchback | Hatchback |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1686 cc | 1298 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 0 HP | 86 HP |
| Torque | 241 Nm | 122 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2300 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 79 mm | 72 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 86 mm | 79.7 mm |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline - Premium |
| Top Speed | 175 km/hour | 175 km/hour |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 12.7 seconds | 12.1 seconds |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1395 kg | 984 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4050 mm | 3650 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1670 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1630 mm | 1510 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2640 mm | 2380 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 5.5 L/100km | 5.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 53 L | 45 L |
