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Opel Meriva Essentia 1.8

General information

ModelOpel Meriva Essentia 1.8
Year2003
CategorySmall city/economy cars
Rating50 out of 100. Show full rating and compare with other cars

Main features, safety and ecconomy

Engine size1796 ccm (109.59 cubic inches)
Fuel city driving10.9 litres/100 km (21.58 miles per gallon)
Fuel mixed driving8.2 litres/100 km (28.69 miles per gallon)
Fuel highway driving6.6 litres/100 km (35.64 miles per gallon)
Seats5
DriveFront wheels
TransmissionManual, 5-speed

Engine and transmission

Engine locationFront, transverse
Displacement1796 ccm (109.59 cubic inches)
Engine typeInline, 4 cylinder
Max power124.70 PS (92 kW or 123 HP) at 6000 Rev. per min.
Max torque165.00 Nm (16.8 kgf-m or 121.7 ft.lbs) at 4600 Rev. per min.
Compression10.5:1
Fuel systemInjection
Valves per cylinder4
Lubrication systemWet sump
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 ratio0.0904 PS/kg

Exterior and interior

Max no. of doors5
Passenger space4760 litres (1,258 gallons)
Cargo space350 litres (92 gallons)

Steering, brakes and tires

Turn circle11 m (429.1 inches)
Front brakesVentilated disks, 280 mm
Rear brakesDisks, 264 mm
Brake detailsAntiblocking system (ABS)

Dimensions and weight

Weight1380 kg (3,042.4 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)

Other specifications

CO2 emissions196.0 g/km
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