The Comparative Analysis :
Citroen C3 Picasso VTi 95 (09 - 13) vs. Opel Meriva 1.7 CDTI (10 - 13)
€ 15,400

€ 20,000

€ 15,400
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 95 is 8.3 inches shorter, 1.8 inches narrower and 0.6 inches taller than the Opel Meriva 1.7 CDTI.
Citroen C3 Picasso VTi 95
Opel Meriva 1.7 CDTI
64.2
69.5
80.7
63.6
71.3
78.5
69.5 in
Width
71.3 in
80.7 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
78.5 in
64.2 in
Height
63.6 in
100
160.6
104.1
168.8
160.6 in
Length
168.8 in
100 in
Wheelbase
104.1 in
Vehicle Weight
Citroen C3 Picasso VTi 95
Opel Meriva 1.7 CDTI
3031 lb
Curb Weight
3314 lb
3851 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4464 lb

Weight Difference:
282 lb
8.51 %

General
Citroen C3 Picasso VTi 95
Opel Meriva 1.7 CDTI
SH
Generation
S10
Minivan
Car Body Style
Minivan
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

5-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Citroen C3 Picasso VTi 95
Opel Meriva 1.7 CDTI
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.4 L / 69 cu in
Displacement
1.7 L / 83 cu in
94 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
108 hp
at 4000 rpm
Citroen C3 Picasso VTi 95
94 hp
108 hp
Opel Meriva 1.7 CDTI
100 lb‑ft
at 4000 rpm
Max. Torque
207 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Citroen C3 Picasso VTi 95
100 lb‑ft
207 lb‑ft
Opel Meriva 1.7 CDTI
Performance
Citroen C3 Picasso VTi 95
Opel Meriva 1.7 CDTI
111 mph
Maximum Speed
113 mph
13.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.8 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
610 ft
0.000 sec

Citroen C3 Picasso VTi 95
62 mph
62
mph
mph
538 ft
0.000 sec

Opel Meriva 1.7 CDTI
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32.24 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
30.69 lb/hp
Citroen C3 Picasso VTi 95
32.24 lb/hp
30.69 lb/hp
Opel Meriva 1.7 CDTI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Citroen C3 Picasso VTi 95
Opel Meriva 1.7 CDTI
Fuel Economy
37 mpg
combined
44 mpg
Citroen C3 Picasso VTi 95
37 mpg
44 mpg
Opel Meriva 1.7 CDTI
28 mpg
city
36 mpg
46 mpg
highway
52 mpg
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.3 gal
493 mi
Range
633 mi
Citroen C3 Picasso VTi 95
493 mi
633 mi
Opel Meriva 1.7 CDTI
Environmental Impact
119.4 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 95
119.4 kWh
109.1 kWh
Opel Meriva 1.7 CDTI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
233 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
224 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Citroen C3 Picasso VTi 95
Opel Meriva 1.7 CDTI
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
820 lb
Maximum Payload
1151 lb
10.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
11.3 cu ft







42.6 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
42.5 cu ft