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Opel Meriva 1.8

General information

ModelOpel Meriva 1.8
Year2001
CategorySmall city/economy cars
Rating60.3 out of 100. Show full rating and compare with other cars

Main features, safety and ecconomy

Engine size1796 ccm (109.59 cubic inches)
Seats5
DriveFront wheels
TransmissionManual, 5-speed

Engine and transmission

Engine locationFront, transverse
Displacement1796 ccm (109.59 cubic inches)
Engine typeInline, 4 cylinder
Max power125.00 PS (92 kW or 123 HP) at 5800 Rev. per min.
Max torque240.00 Nm (24.5 kgf-m or 177.0 ft.lbs) at 4600 Rev. per min.
Compression10.5:1
Fuel systemInjection
Valves per cylinder4
Fuel controlDouble overhead cam (DOHC)
Cooling systemLiquid
GearboxManual, 5-speed

Speed and acceleration

Top speed187.0 km/h (116.2 mph)
0-100 km/h (0-62 mph)11.3 seconds
Power/weight ratio0.0899 PS/kg

Exterior and interior

Max no. of doors5
Passenger space4430 litres (1,170 gallons)
Cargo space350 litres (92 gallons)
Optional cargo space1410 litres (373 gallons)

Steering, brakes and tires

Turn circle11 m (429.1 inches)
Front brakesVentilated disks
Rear brakesDisks
Brake detailsAntiblocking system (ABS).

Dimensions and weight

Weight1390 kg (3,064.4 pounds)
Max weight with load1835 kg (4,045.5 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)
Wheelbase2740 mm (107.9 inches)
Fuel capacity53.0 litres (14.00 gallons)
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