2011 Honda Civic vs. 2011 Opel Meriva

To start off, both 2011 Honda Civic and 2011 Opel Meriva were released in the same year (2011). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,800 cc (4 cylinders), 2011 Honda Civic is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Honda Civic (140 HP @ 6300 RPM) has 22 more horse power than 2011 Opel Meriva. (118 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2011 Honda Civic should accelerate faster than 2011 Opel Meriva.

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, 2011 Opel Meriva (175 Nm @ 1750 RPM) has 2 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 Honda Civic. (173 Nm @ 4300 RPM). This means 2011 Opel Meriva will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 Honda Civic. 2011 Honda Civic has automatic transmission and 2011 Opel Meriva has manual transmission. 2011 Opel Meriva will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2011 Honda Civic will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.

Compare all specifications: