2008 Opel Meriva vs. 2009 Renault Clio
To start off, 2009 Renault Clio is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2008 Opel Meriva. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2008 Opel Meriva would be higher. 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. 2009 Renault Clio weights approximately 245 kg more than 2008 Opel Meriva.
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 114 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Renault Clio. (127 Nm @ 4250 RPM). This means 2008 Opel Meriva will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Renault Clio.
Compare all specifications:
2008 Opel Meriva | 2009 Renault Clio | |
Make | Opel | Renault |
Model | Meriva | Clio |
Year Released | 2008 | 2009 |
Body Type | Hatchback | Hatchback |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1686 cc | 1390 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 0 HP | 97 HP |
Torque | 241 Nm | 127 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2300 RPM | 4250 RPM |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
Top Speed | 175 km/hour | 183 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 12.7 seconds | 11.6 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 | 1395 kg | 1640 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4050 mm | 3990 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 2030 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1630 mm | 1710 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2640 mm | 2580 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 5.5 L/100km | 6.6 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 53 L | 55 L |