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Opel Meriva 1.6

General information

ModelOpel Meriva 1.6
Year2005
CategorySmall city/economy cars
Rating58.7 out of 100. Show full rating and compare with other cars

Main features, safety and ecconomy

Engine size1598 ccm (97.51 cubic inches)
Fuel typeGasoline, unleaded 95
Fuel mixed driving7.8 litres/100 km (30.16 miles per gallon)
Seats5
DriveFront wheels
TransmissionManual, 5-speed
Airbags4. Front airbags. Optional side air bags.

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 5800 Rev. per min.
Max torque151 Nm (15.4 kgf-m or 111.4 ft.lbs) at 3600 Rev. per min.
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

Top speed175.0 km/h (108.7 mph)
0-100 km/h (0-62 mph)13.3 seconds
Power/weight ratio0.0718 PS/kg

Exterior and interior

Max no. of doors5
Passenger space4610 litres (1,218 gallons)
Cargo space350 litres (92 gallons)
Optional cargo space1410 litres (373 gallons)

Steering, brakes and tires

Front brakesVentilated disks
Rear brakesDisks
Brake detailsAntiblocking system (ABS)

Dimensions and weight

Weight1393 kg (3,071.0 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)
Wheelbase2610 mm (102.8 inches)
Fuel capacity53.0 litres (14.00 gallons)

Other specifications

Country of originGermany
Aprox price as new EUR14565
Service interval30,000 km
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