2008 Opel Tigra vs. 2008 Opel Meriva
To start off, both 2008 Opel Tigra and 2008 Opel Meriva were released in the same year (2008). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. Both 2008 Opel Tigra and 2008 Opel Meriva are equipped with a 1,796 cc engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Opel Meriva weights approximately 160 kg more than 2008 Opel Tigra.
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 (166 Nm @ 4600 RPM) has 1 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Opel Tigra. (165 Nm @ 4600 RPM). This means 2008 Opel Meriva will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Opel Tigra. 2008 Opel Meriva has automatic transmission and 2008 Opel Tigra has manual transmission. 2008 Opel Tigra 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.
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2008 Opel Tigra | 2008 Opel Meriva | |
Make | Opel | Opel |
Model | Tigra | Meriva |
Year Released | 2008 | 2008 |
Body Type | Convertible | Hatchback |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1796 cc | 1796 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 123 HP | 0 HP |
Torque | 165 Nm | 166 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4600 RPM | 4600 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Top Speed | 199 km/hour | 190 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 9.4 seconds | 10.9 seconds |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1160 kg | 1320 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3930 mm | 4050 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1700 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2500 mm | 2640 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 7.7 L/100km | 10.2 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 45 L | 53 L |