Opel Meriva (2006 – 2009) vs Citroën C3 Picasso (2008 – 2013): specs compared
The Opel Meriva is the more powerful of the two, with up to 125 hp against 120 hp. It is quicker, reaching 100 km/h in 11.3 s against 11.5 s. The Citroën C3 Picasso uses less fuel, from 4.0 L/100 km against 5.0 L/100 km. It is the lighter car, from 1,176 kg against 1,230 kg. The Opel Meriva dates from 2006 – 2009, the Citroën C3 Picasso from 2008 – 2013.
| Specification |
Opel
Meriva
2006 – 2009
|
Citroën
C3 Picasso
2008 – 2013
|
|---|---|---|
| Overview | ||
| Origin | Germany | France |
| Documented years | 2006 – 2009 | 2008 – 2013 |
| Body style | — | — |
| Variants | 5 | 6 |
| Fuel | Diesel, Petrol | Diesel, Petrol |
| Drive | FWD | FWD |
| Gearbox | Manual | Automatic · Manual |
| Performance | ||
| Power | 69 – 125 hp | 92 – 120 hp |
| Torque | 125 – 240 Nm | 135 – 270 Nm |
| 0–100 km/h | 11.3 – 17.8 s | 11.5 – 14.5 s |
| Top speed | 156 – 190 km/h | 174 – 188 km/h |
| Economy | ||
| Fuel economy | 5.0 – 7.9 L/100 km | 4.0 – 6.4 L/100 km |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 4,079 mm | 4,079 mm |
| Width | 1,689 mm | 1,730 mm |
| Height | 1,621 mm | 1,623 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,629 mm | 2,540 mm |
| Curb weight | 1,230 – 1,293 kg | 1,176 – 1,293 kg |
Ranges cover all variants of each car. The highlight marks the best version per row.