2008 Opel Meriva vs. 2008 Volkswagen Touareg
To start off, both 2008 Opel Meriva and 2008 Volkswagen Touareg were released in the same year (2008). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 4,163 cc (8 cylinders), 2008 Volkswagen Touareg is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Volkswagen Touareg weights approximately 926 kg more than 2008 Opel Meriva.
Because 2008 Volkswagen Touareg is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2008 Opel Meriva. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2008 Volkswagen Touareg will offer significantly more control. 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 Volkswagen Touareg (440 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 314 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Opel Meriva. (126 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2008 Volkswagen Touareg will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Opel Meriva. 2008 Volkswagen Touareg has automatic transmission and 2008 Opel Meriva has manual transmission. 2008 Opel Meriva will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2008 Volkswagen Touareg will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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2008 Opel Meriva | 2008 Volkswagen Touareg | |
Make | Opel | Volkswagen |
Model | Meriva | Touareg |
Year Released | 2008 | 2008 |
Body Type | Hatchback | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1364 cc | 4163 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 5 valves |
Horse Power | 0 HP | 345 HP |
Torque | 126 Nm | 440 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 73.4 mm | 84.5 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 88.6 mm | 92.8 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
Top Speed | 168 km/hour | 244 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 13.8 seconds | 7.5 seconds |
Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1330 kg | 2256 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4050 mm | 4760 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1930 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1700 mm | 1730 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2640 mm | 2860 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 6.4 L/100km | 13.8 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 53 L | 100 L |