2009 Alfa Romeo 147 vs. 2008 Opel Meriva
To start off, 2009 Alfa Romeo 147 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. Both 2009 Alfa Romeo 147 and 2008 Opel Meriva are equipped with a 1,598 cc engine. In terms of performance, both vehicles can yield 104 horse power. So under normal driving conditions, the acceleration of both vehicles should be relatively similar. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Opel Meriva weights approximately 109 kg more than 2009 Alfa Romeo 147.
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 (150 Nm @ 3900 RPM) has 10 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Alfa Romeo 147. (140 Nm @ 4200 RPM). This means 2008 Opel Meriva will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Alfa Romeo 147. 2008 Opel Meriva has automatic transmission and 2009 Alfa Romeo 147 has manual transmission. 2009 Alfa Romeo 147 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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2009 Alfa Romeo 147 | 2008 Opel Meriva | |
Make | Alfa Romeo | Opel |
Model | 147 | Meriva |
Year Released | 2009 | 2008 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1598 cc | 1598 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 104 HP | 104 HP |
Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 140 Nm | 150 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4200 RPM | 3900 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 82 mm | 79 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 75.7 mm | 81.5 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.3:1 | 10.5:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline - Premium |
Top Speed | 185 km/hour | 181 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 11.3 seconds | 13.3 seconds |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 3 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1266 kg | 1375 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4230 mm | 4060 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1740 mm | 1700 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1630 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2550 mm | 2640 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 8.1 L/100km | 6.9 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 60 L | 53 L |