The Comparative Analysis :
Nissan Cube 1.6 (10 - 11) vs. Opel Meriva 1.7 CDTI (10 - 13)
€ 18,000

€ 20,000

€ 18,000
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 Nissan Cube 1.6 is 12.1 inches shorter, 4.6 inches narrower and 2.6 inches taller than the Opel Meriva 1.7 CDTI.
Nissan Cube 1.6
Opel Meriva 1.7 CDTI
66.1
66.7
74.6
63.6
71.3
78.5
66.7 in
Width
71.3 in
74.6 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
78.5 in
66.1 in
Height
63.6 in
99.6
156.7
104.1
168.8
156.7 in
Length
168.8 in
99.6 in
Wheelbase
104.1 in
Vehicle Weight
Nissan Cube 1.6
Opel Meriva 1.7 CDTI
2712 lb
Curb Weight
3314 lb
3748 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4464 lb

Weight Difference:
602 lb
18.17 %

General
Nissan Cube 1.6
Opel Meriva 1.7 CDTI
Z12
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
Nissan Cube 1.6
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
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
1.7 L / 83 cu in
108 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
108 hp
at 4000 rpm
Nissan Cube 1.6
108 hp
108 hp
Opel Meriva 1.7 CDTI
113 lb‑ft
at 4400 rpm
Max. Torque
207 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Nissan Cube 1.6
113 lb‑ft
207 lb‑ft
Opel Meriva 1.7 CDTI
Performance
Nissan Cube 1.6
Opel Meriva 1.7 CDTI
109 mph
Maximum Speed
113 mph
11.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.8 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
515 ft
0.000 sec

Nissan Cube 1.6
62 mph
62
mph
mph
538 ft
0.000 sec

Opel Meriva 1.7 CDTI
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25.11 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
30.69 lb/hp
Nissan Cube 1.6
25.11 lb/hp
30.69 lb/hp
Opel Meriva 1.7 CDTI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Nissan Cube 1.6
Opel Meriva 1.7 CDTI
Fuel Economy
36 mpg
combined
44 mpg
Nissan Cube 1.6
36 mpg
44 mpg
Opel Meriva 1.7 CDTI
28 mpg
city
36 mpg
42 mpg
highway
52 mpg
13.7 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.3 gal
490 mi
Range
633 mi
Nissan Cube 1.6
490 mi
633 mi
Opel Meriva 1.7 CDTI
Environmental Impact
125 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
Nissan Cube 1.6
125 kWh
109.1 kWh
Opel Meriva 1.7 CDTI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
243 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
224 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Nissan Cube 1.6
Opel Meriva 1.7 CDTI
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1036 lb
Maximum Payload
1151 lb
7.4 cu ft
Trunk Volume
11.3 cu ft






No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
42.5 cu ft