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Opel Meriva 1.8

General information

ModelOpel Meriva 1.8
Year2003
CategorySmall city/economy cars
Rating61.2 out of 100. Show full rating and compare with other cars

Main features, safety and ecconomy

Engine size1795 ccm (109.53 cubic inches)
Fuel typeGasoline, unleaded 95
Fuel mixed driving8.2 litres/100 km (28.69 miles per gallon)
Seats5
DriveFront wheels
TransmissionManual, 5-speed
Airbags6. Front airbags. Optional side air bags.

Engine and transmission

Engine locationFront, transverse
Displacement1795 ccm (109.53 cubic inches)
Engine typeInline, 4 cylinder
Max power120.00 PS (88 kW or 118 HP) at 5600 Rev. per min.
Max torque225.00 Nm (22.9 kgf-m or 166.0 ft.lbs) at 3600 Rev. per min.
Compression10.5:1
Bore x stroke80.5 x 88.2 mm (3.2 x 3.5 inches)
Fuel systemInjection
Valves per cylinder4
Fuel controlDouble overhead cam (DOHC)
Cooling systemLiquid
GearboxManual, 5-speed

Speed and acceleration

Top speed192.0 km/h (119.3 mph)
0-100 km/h (0-62 mph)11.3 seconds
Power/weight ratio0.0811 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

SteeringTraction control. Optional Electronic stabilasation program (ESP). Traction control. Optional Electronic stabilasation program (ESP).
Turn circle11 m (444.9 inches)
Brake detailsAntiblocking system (ABS). ABS ABS

Dimensions and weight

Weight1480 kg (3,262.8 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)
Wheelbase2620 mm (103.1 inches)
Fuel capacity53.0 litres (14.00 gallons)

Other specifications

Country of originGermany
CO2 emissions221.0 g/km
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