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Opel Meriva 1.6 Cosmo

General information

ModelOpel Meriva 1.6 Cosmo
Year1998
CategorySmall city/economy cars
Rating55.3 out of 100. Show full rating and compare with other cars

Main features, safety and ecconomy

Engine size1598 ccm (97.51 cubic inches)
Seats5
DriveFront wheels
TransmissionManual, 5-speed

Engine and transmission

Engine locationFront, transverse
Displacement1598 ccm (97.51 cubic inches)
Engine typeInline, 4 cylinder
Max power100.00 PS (74 kW or 99 HP) at 6000 Rev. per min.
Max torque185.00 Nm (18.9 kgf-m or 136.5 ft.lbs) at 3600 Rev. per min.
Compression10.5:1
Bore x stroke79.0 x 81.5 mm (3.1 x 3.2 inches)
Fuel systemInjection
Valves per cylinder4
Fuel controlDouble overhead cam (DOHC)
Cooling systemLiquid
GearboxManual, 5-speed

Speed and acceleration

0-100 km/h (0-62 mph)13.3 seconds
Power/weight ratio0.0725 PS/kg

Exterior and interior

Max no. of doors5
Passenger space3820 litres (1,009 gallons)
Cargo space350 litres (92 gallons)

Steering, brakes and tires

Front brakesVentilated disks
Rear brakesDisks
Brake detailsAntiblocking system (ABS)

Dimensions and weight

Weight1380 kg (3,042.4 pounds)
Max weight with load1830 kg (4,034.5 pounds)
Towing weight1200 kg (2,645.5 pounds)
Overall length4050 mm (159.4 inches)
Overall width1700 mm (66.9 inches)
Overall height1630 mm (64.2 inches)
Wheelbase2640 mm (103.9 inches)
Fuel capacity53.0 litres (14.00 gallons)
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