The Comparative Analysis :
Fiat 500L 1.4 16V (12 - 17) vs. Opel Meriva 1.7 CDTI (10 - 13)
€ 16,000

€ 20,000

€ 16,000
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 Fiat 500L 1.4 16V is 5.6 inches shorter, 1.1 inches narrower and 2 inches taller than the Opel Meriva 1.7 CDTI.
Fiat 500L 1.4 16V
Opel Meriva 1.7 CDTI
65.6
70.2
79.7
63.6
71.3
78.5
70.2 in
Width
71.3 in
79.7 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
78.5 in
65.6 in
Height
63.6 in
102.8
163.3
104.1
168.8
163.3 in
Length
168.8 in
102.8 in
Wheelbase
104.1 in
Vehicle Weight
Fiat 500L 1.4 16V
Opel Meriva 1.7 CDTI
2910 lb
Curb Weight
3314 lb
3979 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4464 lb

Weight Difference:
403 lb
12.16 %

General
Fiat 500L 1.4 16V
Opel Meriva 1.7 CDTI
ZAF 199
Generation
S10
Minivan
Car Body Style
Minivan
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Fiat 500L 1.4 16V
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
Fiat 500L 1.4 16V
94 hp
108 hp
Opel Meriva 1.7 CDTI
94 lb‑ft
at 4500 rpm
Max. Torque
207 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Fiat 500L 1.4 16V
94 lb‑ft
207 lb‑ft
Opel Meriva 1.7 CDTI
Performance
Fiat 500L 1.4 16V
Opel Meriva 1.7 CDTI
111 mph
Maximum Speed
113 mph
12.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.8 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
584 ft
0.000 sec

Fiat 500L 1.4 16V
62 mph
62
mph
mph
538 ft
0.000 sec

Opel Meriva 1.7 CDTI
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30.96 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
30.69 lb/hp
Fiat 500L 1.4 16V
30.96 lb/hp
30.69 lb/hp
Opel Meriva 1.7 CDTI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Fiat 500L 1.4 16V
Opel Meriva 1.7 CDTI
Fuel Economy
39 mpg
combined
44 mpg
Fiat 500L 1.4 16V
39 mpg
44 mpg
Opel Meriva 1.7 CDTI
29 mpg
city
36 mpg
47 mpg
highway
52 mpg
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.3 gal
510 mi
Range
633 mi
Fiat 500L 1.4 16V
510 mi
633 mi
Opel Meriva 1.7 CDTI
Environmental Impact
115.6 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
Fiat 500L 1.4 16V
115.6 kWh
109.1 kWh
Opel Meriva 1.7 CDTI
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
230 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
224 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Fiat 500L 1.4 16V
Opel Meriva 1.7 CDTI
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1069 lb
Maximum Payload
1151 lb
11.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
11.3 cu ft








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