2010 Citroen C3 vs. 2010 Opel Meriva
To start off, both 2010 Citroen C3 and 2010 Opel Meriva were released in the same year (2010). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,364 cc (4 cylinders), 2010 Opel Meriva is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Opel Meriva (89 HP) has 17 more horse power than 2010 Citroen C3. (72 HP) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Opel Meriva should accelerate faster than 2010 Citroen C3. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Opel Meriva weights approximately 19 kg more than 2010 Citroen C3. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 2010 Opel Meriva (126 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 8 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 Citroen C3. (118 Nm @ 3300 RPM). This means 2010 Opel Meriva will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 Citroen C3.
Compare all specifications:
2010 Citroen C3 | 2010 Opel Meriva | |
Make | Citroen | Opel |
Model | C3 | Meriva |
Year Released | 2010 | 2010 |
Body Type | Coupe | Hatchback |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1360 cc | 1364 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 72 HP | 89 HP |
Torque | 118 Nm | 126 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3300 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
Top Speed | 164 km/hour | 168 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 14.2 seconds | 13.8 seconds |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 3 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1211 kg | 1230 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3940 mm | 4050 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1700 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1570 mm | 1630 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2470 mm | 2640 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 6.9 L/100km | 6.4 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 47 L | 53 L |