2009 Land Rover Range Rover vs. 2008 Opel Meriva
To start off, 2009 Land Rover Range Rover 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 4,394 cc (8 cylinders), 2009 Land Rover Range Rover is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Land Rover Range Rover weights approximately 1091 kg more than 2008 Opel Meriva.
Because 2009 Land Rover Range Rover is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2008 Opel Meriva. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2009 Land Rover Range Rover will offer significantly more control. 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, 2009 Land Rover Range Rover (325 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 84 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Opel Meriva. (241 Nm @ 2300 RPM). This means 2009 Land Rover Range Rover will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Opel Meriva. 2009 Land Rover Range Rover has automatic transmission and 2008 Opel Meriva has manual transmission. 2008 Opel Meriva will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2009 Land Rover Range Rover will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2009 Land Rover Range Rover | 2008 Opel Meriva | |
Make | Land Rover | Opel |
Model | Range Rover | Meriva |
Year Released | 2009 | 2008 |
Body Type | SUV | Hatchback |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4394 cc | 1686 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 301 HP | 0 HP |
Torque | 325 Nm | 241 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 2300 RPM |
Top Speed | 194 km/hour | 175 km/hour |
Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 2486 kg | 1395 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4510 mm | 4050 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1930 mm | 1630 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3230 mm | 2640 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 24.4 L/100km | 5.5 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 88 L | 53 L |