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Opel Meriva 1.6 Cosmo

General information

ModelOpel Meriva 1.6 Cosmo
Year2003
CategorySmall city/economy cars
Rating59.3 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 driving7.5 litres/100 km (31.36 miles per gallon)
Seats5
DriveFront wheels
TransmissionManual, 5-speed

Engine and transmission

Engine locationFront, transverse
Displacement1598 ccm (97.51 cubic inches)
Engine typeInline, 4 cylinder
Max power102.40 PS (75 kW or 101 HP) at 6200 Rev. per min.
Max torque150.00 Nm (15.3 kgf-m or 110.6 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

Top speed175.0 km/h (108.7 mph)
0-100 km/h (0-62 mph)13.3 seconds
Power/weight ratio0.0745 PS/kg

Exterior and interior

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

Steering, brakes and tires

SteeringOptional traction control. Optional Electronic stabilasation program (ESP).
Front brakesVentilated disks
Rear brakesDisks
Brake detailsAntiblocking system (ABS).

Dimensions and weight

Weight1380 kg (3,042.4 pounds)
Max weight with load1836 kg (4,047.7 pounds)
Towing weight1206 kg (2,658.8 pounds)
Overall length4050 mm (159.4 inches)
Overall width1700 mm (66.9 inches)
Overall height1630 mm (64.2 inches)
Wheelbase2740 mm (107.9 inches)
Fuel capacity53.0 litres (14.00 gallons)
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