2009 Chevrolet Nubira vs. 2008 Opel Meriva
To start off, 2009 Chevrolet Nubira 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 7 kg more than 2009 Chevrolet Nubira.
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 16 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Chevrolet Nubira. (150 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2008 Opel Meriva will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Chevrolet Nubira. 2008 Opel Meriva has automatic transmission and 2009 Chevrolet Nubira has manual transmission. 2009 Chevrolet Nubira 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 Nubira | 2008 Opel Meriva | |
Make | Chevrolet | Opel |
Model | Nubira | Meriva |
Year Released | 2009 | 2008 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1598 cc | 1796 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 108 HP | 0 HP |
Torque | 150 Nm | 166 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4600 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 79 mm | 80.5 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 81.5 mm | 88.2 mm |
Top Speed | 175 km/hour | 190 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 11 seconds | 10.9 seconds |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1313 kg | 1320 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4570 mm | 4050 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1460 mm | 1700 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2610 mm | 2640 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 8.3 L/100km | 10.2 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 60 L | 53 L |