2008 Opel Meriva vs. 2012 Ford Kuga
To start off, 2012 Ford Kuga is newer by 4 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 1,997 cc (4 cylinders), 2012 Ford Kuga is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Ford Kuga weights approximately 220 kg more than 2008 Opel Meriva.
Because 2012 Ford Kuga 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, 2012 Ford Kuga 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, 2012 Ford Kuga (320 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 154 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Opel Meriva. (166 Nm @ 4600 RPM). This means 2012 Ford Kuga will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Opel Meriva. 2008 Opel Meriva has automatic transmission and 2012 Ford Kuga has manual transmission. 2012 Ford Kuga will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2008 Opel Meriva will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 Opel Meriva | 2012 Ford Kuga | |
| Make | Opel | Ford |
| Model | Meriva | Kuga |
| Year Released | 2008 | 2012 |
| Body Type | Hatchback | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1796 cc | 1997 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 0 HP | 134 HP |
| Torque | 166 Nm | 320 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4600 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Top Speed | 190 km/hour | 175 km/hour |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 10.9 seconds | 10.6 seconds |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1320 kg | 1540 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4050 mm | 4450 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1700 mm | 1720 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2640 mm | 2700 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 10.2 L/100km | 6.4 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 53 L | 53 L |
