2008 Opel Meriva vs. 2012 Toyota Sienna

To start off, 2012 Toyota Sienna 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 2,700 cc (4 cylinders), 2012 Toyota Sienna is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Toyota Sienna weights approximately 544 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, 2012 Toyota Sienna (252 Nm @ 4100 RPM) has 11 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Opel Meriva. (241 Nm @ 2300 RPM). This means 2012 Toyota Sienna will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Opel Meriva. 2012 Toyota Sienna 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. 2012 Toyota Sienna will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.

Compare all specifications:

2008 Opel Meriva 2012 Toyota Sienna
Make Opel Toyota
Model Meriva Sienna
Year Released 2008 2012
Body Type Hatchback Minivan
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 1686 cc 2700 cc
Engine Cylinders 4 cylinders 4 cylinders
Engine Type in-line in-line
Valves per Cylinder 4 valves 4 valves
Horse Power 0 HP 187 HP
Torque 241 Nm 252 Nm
Torque RPM 2300 RPM 4100 RPM
Fuel Type Diesel Gasoline
Drive Type Front Front
Transmission Type Manual 6-speed shiftable automatic
Number of Seats 5 seats 7 seats
Number of Doors 5 doors 5 doors
Vehicle Weight 1395 kg 1939 kg
Vehicle Length 4050 mm 5085 mm
Vehicle Width 1700 mm 1984 mm
Vehicle Height 1630 mm 1765 mm
Wheelbase Size 2640 mm 3030 mm
Fuel Tank Capacity 53 L 76 L


 

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