2009 Chevrolet Kalos vs. 2008 Opel Meriva
To start off, 2009 Chevrolet Kalos 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 1,796 cc (4 cylinders), 2008 Opel Meriva is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Opel Meriva weights approximately 285 kg more than 2009 Chevrolet Kalos.
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 62 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Chevrolet Kalos. (104 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 2008 Opel Meriva will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Chevrolet Kalos. 2008 Opel Meriva has automatic transmission and 2009 Chevrolet Kalos has manual transmission. 2009 Chevrolet Kalos 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 Chevrolet Kalos | 2008 Opel Meriva | |
Make | Chevrolet | Opel |
Model | Kalos | Meriva |
Year Released | 2009 | 2008 |
Body Type | Hatchback | Hatchback |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1150 cc | 1796 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 71 HP | 0 HP |
Torque | 104 Nm | 166 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4400 RPM | 4600 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 68.5 mm | 80.5 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 78 mm | 88.2 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
Top Speed | 157 km/hour | 190 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 13.7 seconds | 10.9 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 | 1035 kg | 1320 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3890 mm | 4050 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1500 mm | 1700 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2490 mm | 2640 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 6.6 L/100km | 10.2 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 45 L | 53 L |