2009 Honda Civic vs. 2008 Opel Meriva
To start off, 2009 Honda Civic 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 Honda Civic and 2008 Opel Meriva are equipped with a 1,686 cc engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Opel Meriva weights approximately 215 kg more than 2009 Honda Civic.
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 (241 Nm @ 2300 RPM) has 20 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Honda Civic. (221 Nm @ 1800 RPM). This means 2008 Opel Meriva will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Honda Civic.
Compare all specifications:
2009 Honda Civic | 2008 Opel Meriva | |
Make | Honda | Opel |
Model | Civic | Meriva |
Year Released | 2009 | 2008 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1686 cc | 1686 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 99 HP | 0 HP |
Torque | 221 Nm | 241 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1800 RPM | 2300 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 79 mm | 79 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 86 mm | 86 mm |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Diesel |
Top Speed | 182 km/hour | 175 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 11.4 seconds | 12.7 seconds |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1180 kg | 1395 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4290 mm | 4050 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1720 mm | 1700 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1500 mm | 1630 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2690 mm | 2640 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 5 L/100km | 5.5 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 50 L | 53 L |