2011 Opel Meriva 1.3 CDTI Ecoflex vs. 2011 Opel Meriva 1.4

To start off, both 2011 Opel Meriva 1.3 CDTI Ecoflex and 2011 Opel Meriva 1.4 were released in the same year (2011). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,398 cc (4 cylinders), 2011 Opel Meriva 1.4 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Opel Meriva 1.4 (99 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 5 more horse power than 2011 Opel Meriva 1.3 CDTI Ecoflex. (94 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 Opel Meriva 1.4 should accelerate faster than 2011 Opel Meriva 1.3 CDTI Ecoflex.

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 1.3 CDTI Ecoflex (180 Nm @ 1750 RPM) has 50 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 Opel Meriva 1.4. (130 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2011 Opel Meriva 1.3 CDTI Ecoflex will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 Opel Meriva 1.4.

Compare all specifications:

2011 Opel Meriva 1.3 CDTI Ecoflex 2011 Opel Meriva 1.4
Make Opel Opel
Model Meriva Meriva
Year Released 2011 2011
Body Type Hatchback Hatchback
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 1248 cc 1398 cc
Engine Cylinders 4 cylinders 4 cylinders
Engine Type in-line in-line
Valves per Cylinder 4 valves 4 valves
Horse Power 94 HP 99 HP
Engine RPM 4000 RPM 6000 RPM
Torque 180 Nm 130 Nm
Torque RPM 1750 RPM 4000 RPM
Fuel Type Diesel Gasoline
Drive Type Front Front
Transmission Type Manual Manual
Number of Seats 5 seats 5 seats
Number of Doors 5 doors 5 doors


 

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