Suzuki Escudo / Vitara 3 Doors (2005 – 2008) vs Opel Meriva (2006 – 2009): specs compared
Both offer around 129 hp at most. The Opel Meriva is quicker, reaching 100 km/h in 11.3 s against 12.8 s. It has the higher top speed: 190 km/h against 170 km/h. It uses less fuel, from 5.0 L/100 km against 7.4 L/100 km. It is the lighter car, from 1,230 kg against 1,345 kg. At 4,079 mm, the Opel Meriva is 73 mm longer than the Suzuki Escudo / Vitara 3 Doors.
| Specification |
Suzuki
Escudo / Vitara 3 Doors
2005 – 2008
|
Opel
Meriva
2006 – 2009
|
|---|---|---|
| Overview | ||
| Origin | Japan | Germany |
| Documented years | 2005 – 2008 | 2006 – 2009 |
| Body style | 3 Doors · Hatchback | — |
| Variants | 2 | 5 |
| Fuel | Petrol, Diesel | Diesel, Petrol |
| Drive | AWD | FWD |
| Gearbox | Manual | Manual |
| Performance | ||
| Power | 106 – 129 hp | 69 – 125 hp |
| Torque | 140 – 300 Nm | 125 – 240 Nm |
| 0–100 km/h | 12.8 – 14.4 s | 11.3 – 17.8 s |
| Top speed | 160 – 170 km/h | 156 – 190 km/h |
| Economy | ||
| Fuel economy | 7.4 – 8.7 L/100 km | 5.0 – 7.9 L/100 km |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 4,006 mm | 4,079 mm |
| Width | 1,811 mm | 1,689 mm |
| Height | 1,694 mm | 1,621 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,441 mm | 2,629 mm |
| Curb weight | 1,345 – 1,470 kg | 1,230 – 1,293 kg |
Ranges cover all variants of each car. The highlight marks the best version per row.