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Opel Meriva 1.4

(2008 model)

Brief specs of 2008 Opel Meriva 1.4

5-door 5-seater minivan (multi-purpose vehicle, MPV), petrol (gasoline) 4-cylinder 16-valve straight (inline) engine, DOHC (double overhead camshafts, twin cam), 1389 cm3 / 84.8 cu in / 84.8 cu in, 66.0 kW / 88.5 hp / 88.5 hp @ 6000 rpm / 6000 rpm / 6000 rpm, 125.0 N·m / 92.2 lb·ft / 92.2 lb·ft @ 4000 rpm / 4000 rpm / 4000 rpm, manual 5-speed transmission, front wheel drive, 163 km/h / 101 mph / 101 mph top speed, consumption 6.4 l/100km / 44.1 mpg-UK / 36.8 mpg-US

units: metric UK US

Basic (general) data

Marque (make)OpelIssued from2008
ModelMeriva 1.4Issued until
SerieMerivaNumber made
Model familyBody construction
Model codeBody designation
ManufacturerAdam Opel AGCountryDE,ZA

Bodywork

Base platformNumber of doors5
Bodywork typeminivan (multi-purpose vehicle, MPV)Number of seats5
Bodywork designerCargo capacity (volume)350 l / 12.36 cu ft / 12.36 cu ft
Passenger space (volume)4610 l / 162.80 cu ft / 162.80 cu ftMax. cargo capacity (volume)1410 l / 49.79 cu ft / 49.79 cu ft

Dimensions & Weight

Length4050 mm / 159.4 in / 159.4 inTotal (curb) weight1230 kg / 2712 lb / 2712 lb
Width1700 mm / 66.9 in / 66.9 inDry weight
Height1630 mm / 64.2 in / 64.2 inLoad capacity995 kg / 2194 lb / 2194 lb
Wheelbase2640 mm / 103.9 in / 103.9 inGross (max.) weight2225 kg / 4905 lb / 4905 lb
Track frontTowing weight1000 kg / 2205 lb / 2205 lb
Track rearWeight distribution (front)
Ground clearanceFuel capacity53 l / 11.7 UK gal / 14.0 US gal
Length/wheelbase ratio1.53  

Aerodynamics

Drag coefficient (Cd, Cx, Cw)0.3Frontal area (A)2.36 m2 / 25.4 sq ft / 25.4 sq ft (est.)
Aerodynamic coefficient (Cd×A)0.71 m2 / 7.6 sq ft / 7.6 sq ft (est.)Aerodynamic resistance (Aero horse power) at 100 km/h (62 mph)17.6 kW / 23.5 hp / 23.5 hp (est.)

Engine

Engine CodeTotal number of cylinders4
Engine Typestraight (inline) (Inline, 4 cylinder)Total number of valves16
Engine ManufacturerValves per cylinder4
Engine constructionBore
Fuelpetrol (gasoline)Stroke
Fuel detailsunleaded 95Bore/Stroke ratio
Fuel supplyInjectionEngine displacement1389 cm3 / 84.8 cu in / 84.8 cu in
Engine Main bearingsUnitary capacity
Cam DesignDOHC (double overhead camshafts, twin cam)Compression ratio10.5 : 1
SumpwetMax. output power66.0 kW / 88.5 hp / 88.5 hp at 6000 rpm / 6000 rpm / 6000 rpm
AspirationMax. torque125.0 N·m / 92.2 lb·ft / 92.2 lb·ft at 4000 rpm / 4000 rpm / 4000 rpm
Compressor typeMaximum rpm
IntercoolerMax. net output (power at the wheels)26.4 kW / 35.4 hp / 35.4 hp (est.)
CoolantwaterSpecific output47.5 kW/l / 1.044 bhp/cu in / 1.044 bhp/cu in
Catalytic converterSpecific torque90.0 N·m/l / 0.79 lb·ft/cu in / 0.79 lb·ft/cu in

Transmission

Transmission typemanualNumber of gears5
Wheel drivefront wheel driveTop gear (drive) ratio
  Final gear (drive) ratio

Performance

Acceleration 0-50 mph (80 km/h)Top (maximal) speed163 km/h / 101 mph / 101 mph
Acceleration 0-60 mph (97 km/h)Power-to-weight ratio73.2 kW/ton / 55.5 bhp/ton / 55.5 bhp/ton
Acceleration 0-100 km/hFuel consumption, City (urban)
Acceleration 0-100 mph (160 km/h)Fuel consumption, Road (extra-urban)
Acceleration 80-120 km/h (50-70 mph) in topFuel consumption, Mixed (combined)6.4 l/100km / 44.1 mpg-UK / 36.8 mpg-US
Standing ¼mile time Fuel consumption, Euro
Standing kilometer time CO2 emissions125 g/km / 201 g/mi / 201 g/mi
  Range828 km / 515 mi / 515 mi

Chassis

Engine locationfrontEngine alignmenttransverse
SteeringSteering detailsOptional traction control. Optional Electronic stabilisation program (ESP).
Turns lock-to-lockTurning circle10.0 m / 32.8 ft / 32.8 ft
Suspension frontSuspension rear
Wheels frontWheels rear
Tyres front185/60-R15Tyres rear185/60-R15
Brakes frontventilated discBrakes reardisc
Brake diameter frontBrake diameter rear
Brakes detailsABS (anti-lock braking system)Braked area

Technical specifications and performance data of Opel Meriva 1.4

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