The Comparative Analysis :
Citroen C3 Picasso VTi 120 (09 - 13) vs. Opel Meriva 1.7 CDTI (10 - 13)
€ 18,700

€ 20,000

€ 18,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 20,000
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ considerably. The Citroen C3 Picasso VTi 120 is 21 cm shorter, 4.6 cm narrower and 1.6 cm taller than the Opel Meriva 1.7 CDTI.
Citroen C3 Picasso VTi 120
Opel Meriva 1.7 CDTI
1631
1766
2050
1615
1812
1994
1766 mm
Width
1812 mm
2050 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
1994 mm
1631 mm
Height
1615 mm
2540
4078
2644
4288
4078 mm
Length
4288 mm
2540 mm
Wheelbase
2644 mm
Vehicle Weight
Citroen C3 Picasso VTi 120
Opel Meriva 1.7 CDTI
1375 kg
Kerb Weight
1503 kg
1753 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
2025 kg

Weight Difference:
128 kg
8.52 %

General
Citroen C3 Picasso VTi 120
Opel Meriva 1.7 CDTI
SH
Generation
S10
Multi-Purpose Vehicle
Car Body Style
Multi-Purpose Vehicle
Unleaded (95 RON)
Fuel Type
Diesel

Front-wheel drive
Drive
Front-wheel drive

5-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Citroen C3 Picasso VTi 120
Opel Meriva 1.7 CDTI
Straight-four petrol engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1598 CC
Engine Capacity
1686 CC
118 bhp
at 5660 rpm
Power
108 bhp
at 4000 rpm
Citroen C3 Picasso VTi 120
118 bhp
108 bhp
Opel Meriva 1.7 CDTI
160 NM
at 4250 rpm
Max. Torque
280 NM
at 1750 rpm
Citroen C3 Picasso VTi 120
160 NM
280 NM
Opel Meriva 1.7 CDTI
Performance
Citroen C3 Picasso VTi 120
Opel Meriva 1.7 CDTI
117 mph
Maximum Speed
113 mph
11.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.8 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
165 m
0.000 sec

Citroen C3 Picasso VTi 120
62 mph
62
mph
mph
164 m
0.000 sec

Opel Meriva 1.7 CDTI
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11.65 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
13.92 kg/bhp
Citroen C3 Picasso VTi 120
11.65 kg/bhp
13.92 kg/bhp
Opel Meriva 1.7 CDTI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Citroen C3 Picasso VTi 120
Opel Meriva 1.7 CDTI
Fuel Economy
44 mpg
combined
53 mpg
Citroen C3 Picasso VTi 120
44 mpg
53 mpg
Opel Meriva 1.7 CDTI
31 mpg
city
43 mpg
58 mpg
motorway
63 mpg
50 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
54 L
485 mi
Range
633 mi
Citroen C3 Picasso VTi 120
485 mi
633 mi
Opel Meriva 1.7 CDTI
Environmental Impact
121.2 kWh
Total Energy Consumption
per 100 miles ⓘThe total energy consumption per 100 miles is the amount of energy consumed by a vehicle when burning fuel or using electricity per 100 miles (final energy), and the energy required to produce the appropriate amount of fuel or electricity (primary energy).
per 100 miles ⓘThe total energy consumption per 100 miles is the amount of energy consumed by a vehicle when burning fuel or using electricity per 100 miles (final energy), and the energy required to produce the appropriate amount of fuel or electricity (primary energy).
109.1 kWh
Citroen C3 Picasso VTi 120
121.2 kWh
109.1 kWh
Opel Meriva 1.7 CDTI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
149 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
139 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Citroen C3 Picasso VTi 120
Opel Meriva 1.7 CDTI
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
378 kg
Maximum Payload
522 kg
385 L
Boot Capacity
400 L







1506 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
1500 L