Opel Meriva A or Opel Meriva B?

2003–2010 vs 2010–2017 · Minivan vs Minivan

In short

Length: Meriva A 4,052 mm, Meriva B 4,300 mm — a 25 cm difference.
Boot: Meriva A 360 l, Meriva B 400 l.
Lowest consumption: Meriva A 4.9 l/100 km, Meriva B 4.4 l/100 km.
Power: Meriva A 55–132 kW, Meriva B 55–103 kW.
Standard equipment: Meriva A 20 items (Essentia), Meriva B 26 items (Selection).
Neither is listed on Autodrom right now.

Opel Meriva A2003–2010 · 11 engines · Essentia, Enjoy, Cosmo, SelectionSpecifications →Listings →

Opel Meriva B2010–2017 · 12 engines · Selection, Enjoy, Cosmo, EssentiaSpecifications →Listings →

Only differences

better value

	Opel Meriva A2003–2010no listings	Opel Meriva B2010–2017no listings
Dimensions
Length	Length4,042 mm–4,052 mm	Length4,288 mm–4,300 mm
Width	Width1,694 mm	Width1,812 mm
Height	Height1,615 mm–1,624 mm	Height1,615 mm
Wheelbase	Wheelbase2,630 mm	Wheelbase2,644 mm
Ground clearance	Ground clearance125 mm–150 mm	Ground clearance150 mm
Trunk volume	Trunk volume350 l–360 l	Trunk volume400 l
Curb weight	Curb weight1,215 kg–1,475 kg	Curb weight1,370 kg–1,490 kg
Fuel tank	Fuel tank53 l	Fuel tank54 l
Engines
Production years	Production years2003–2010	Production years2010–2017
Body type	Body typeMinivan	Body typeMinivan
Number of engines	Number of engines11	Number of engines12
Power	Power55–132 kW (75–179 hp)	Power55–103 kW (75–140 hp)
Displacement (l)	Displacement (l)1.2–1.8	Displacement (l)1.2–1.7
Fuel	FuelPetrol, Diesel	FuelPetrol, Diesel
Gearbox	GearboxManual, Automatic	GearboxManual, Automatic
Drivetrain	DrivetrainFront-wheel	DrivetrainFront-wheel
Lowest consumption	Lowest consumption4.9 l/100 km · 1.3 CDTI	Lowest consumption4.4 l/100 km · 1.6 CDTI 95
Best 0–100 km/h	Best 0–100 km/h8.2 s · 1.6 Turbo OPC	Best 0–100 km/h9.9 s · 1.6 CDTI 136
Top speed	Top speed222 km/h	Top speed196 km/h
Trim levelsEssentia · Selection
Items in the base trim	Items in the base trim20 · Essentia	Items in the base trim26 · Selection
Items in the top trim	Items in the top trim29 · Cosmo	Items in the top trim35 · Cosmo
Equipment · Comfort4 · 5
Steering Wheel Height Adjustment	Steering Wheel Height Adjustment✓	Steering Wheel Height Adjustment✓
Steering Wheel Reach Adjustment	Steering Wheel Reach Adjustment—	Steering Wheel Reach Adjustment✓
Front Power Windows	Front Power Windows✓	Front Power Windows✓
Power Steering	Power Steering✓	Power Steering✓
Power-adjustable mirrors	Power-adjustable mirrors✓	Power-adjustable mirrors✓
Equipment · Interior4 · 4
Fabric	Fabric✓	Fabric✓
5 Seats	5 Seats✓	5 Seats✓
Folding Rear Seat	Folding Rear Seat✓	Folding Rear Seat✓
Load Cover	Load Cover✓	Load Cover✓
Equipment · Multimedia1 · 3
Audio System	Audio System—	Audio System✓
12V Socket	12V Socket✓	12V Socket✓
AUX input	AUX input—	AUX input✓
Equipment · Visibility & lights1 · 1
Daytime Running Lights	Daytime Running Lights—	Daytime Running Lights✓
Automatic Headlight Leveling	Automatic Headlight Leveling✓	Automatic Headlight Leveling—
Equipment · Safety6 · 9
Driver's Airbag	Driver's Airbag✓	Driver's Airbag✓
Front Passenger Airbag	Front Passenger Airbag✓	Front Passenger Airbag✓
Front Side Airbags	Front Side Airbags—	Front Side Airbags✓
Curtain Airbags	Curtain Airbags—	Curtain Airbags✓
Rear Isofix Mounts	Rear Isofix Mounts✓	Rear Isofix Mounts✓
Brake assist (BAS)	Brake assist (BAS)✓	Brake assist (BAS)✓
Hill Start Assist	Hill Start Assist—	Hill Start Assist✓
ABS	ABS✓	ABS✓
Electronic Stability Control (ESP)	Electronic Stability Control (ESP)—	Electronic Stability Control (ESP)✓
Rear Door Child Locks	Rear Door Child Locks✓	Rear Door Child Locks—
Equipment · Anti-theft2 · 2
Central Locking	Central Locking✓	Central Locking✓
Immobilizer	Immobilizer✓	Immobilizer✓
Equipment · Exterior2 · 2
Steel Wheels	Steel Wheels✓	Steel Wheels✓
Compact spare wheel	Compact spare wheel✓	Compact spare wheel✓
On Autodrom now
Listings	Listings0	Listings0

Frequently asked questions

Which is bigger — Opel Meriva A or Opel Meriva B?

Length: Opel Meriva B 4,300 mm, Opel Meriva A 4,052 mm (a 248 mm difference). Wheelbase: 2,644 vs 2,630 mm. Boot: 400 vs 360 l.

Which uses less fuel — Opel Meriva A or Opel Meriva B?

The most frugal Opel Meriva A uses 4.9 l/100 km (1.3 CDTI); the most frugal Opel Meriva B 4.4 l/100 km (1.6 CDTI 95).

Which is more powerful — Opel Meriva A or Opel Meriva B?

The strongest Opel Meriva A makes 132 kW (179 hp) (1.6 Turbo OPC); the strongest Opel Meriva B 103 kW (140 hp) (1.4 Turbo 140).

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