The Comparative Analysis :
KIA Venga 1.6 (10 - 15) vs. Opel Meriva 1.4 Turbo (11 - 13)
€ 17,000

€ 18,200

€ 17,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 18,200
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The KIA Venga 1.6 is considerably smaller in every dimension. It's 8.7 inches shorter, 1.9 inches narrower and 0.6 inches lower than the Opel Meriva 1.4 Turbo.
KIA Venga 1.6
Opel Meriva 1.4 Turbo
63
69.5
79.5
63.6
71.3
78.5
69.5 in
Width
71.3 in
79.5 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
78.5 in
63 in
Height
63.6 in
103
160.2
104.1
168.8
160.2 in
Length
168.8 in
103 in
Wheelbase
104.1 in
Vehicle Weight
KIA Venga 1.6
Opel Meriva 1.4 Turbo
2767 lb
Curb Weight
3071 lb
3770 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4222 lb

Weight Difference:
304 lb
9.9 %

General
KIA Venga 1.6
Opel Meriva 1.4 Turbo
YN
Generation
S10
Minivan
Car Body Style
Minivan
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

5-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
KIA Venga 1.6
Opel Meriva 1.4 Turbo
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
1.4 L / 69 cu in
123 hp
at 6300 rpm
Power
118 hp
at 4800 rpm
KIA Venga 1.6
123 hp
118 hp
Opel Meriva 1.4 Turbo
115 lb‑ft
at 4200 rpm
Max. Torque
129 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
KIA Venga 1.6
115 lb‑ft
129 lb‑ft
Opel Meriva 1.4 Turbo
Performance
KIA Venga 1.6
Opel Meriva 1.4 Turbo
113 mph
Maximum Speed
117 mph
10.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
495 ft
0.000 sec

KIA Venga 1.6
62 mph
62
mph
mph
525 ft
0.000 sec

Opel Meriva 1.4 Turbo
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22.5 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
26.03 lb/hp
KIA Venga 1.6
22.5 lb/hp
26.03 lb/hp
Opel Meriva 1.4 Turbo
Fuel Economy / Emissions
KIA Venga 1.6
Opel Meriva 1.4 Turbo
Fuel Economy
35 mpg
combined
37 mpg
KIA Venga 1.6
35 mpg
37 mpg
Opel Meriva 1.4 Turbo
28 mpg
city
28 mpg
41 mpg
highway
44 mpg
12.7 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.3 gal
445 mi
Range
524 mi
KIA Venga 1.6
445 mi
524 mi
Opel Meriva 1.4 Turbo
Environmental Impact
127 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).
121.2 kWh
KIA Venga 1.6
127 kWh
121.2 kWh
Opel Meriva 1.4 Turbo
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
249 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
243 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
KIA Venga 1.6
Opel Meriva 1.4 Turbo
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1003 lb
Maximum Payload
1151 lb
12.6 cu ft
Trunk Volume
11.3 cu ft








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