The Comparative Analysis :
Opel Meriva 1.4 (10 - 13) vs. Citroen C3 Picasso VTi 120 (09 - 13)
€ 16,700

€ 18,700

€ 16,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 18,700
ⓘ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 Opel Meriva 1.4 is 8.3 inches longer, 1.8 inches wider and 0.6 inches lower than the Citroen C3 Picasso VTi 120.
Opel Meriva 1.4
Citroen C3 Picasso VTi 120
63.6
71.3
78.5
64.2
69.5
80.7
71.3 in
Width
69.5 in
78.5 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
80.7 in
63.6 in
Height
64.2 in
104.1
168.8
100
160.6
168.8 in
Length
160.6 in
104.1 in
Wheelbase
100 in
Vehicle Weight
Opel Meriva 1.4
Citroen C3 Picasso VTi 120
3000 lb
Curb Weight
3031 lb
4167 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3865 lb

Weight Difference:
31 lb
1.02 %

General
Opel Meriva 1.4
Citroen C3 Picasso VTi 120
S10
Generation
SH
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
5-speed manual transmission
Engine
Opel Meriva 1.4
Citroen C3 Picasso VTi 120
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.4 L / 69 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
99 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
118 hp
at 5660 rpm
Opel Meriva 1.4
99 hp
118 hp
Citroen C3 Picasso VTi 120
96 lb‑ft
at 4000 rpm
Max. Torque
118 lb‑ft
at 4250 rpm
Opel Meriva 1.4
96 lb‑ft
118 lb‑ft
Citroen C3 Picasso VTi 120
Performance
Opel Meriva 1.4
Citroen C3 Picasso VTi 120
110 mph
Maximum Speed
117 mph
13.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
633 ft
0.000 sec

Opel Meriva 1.4
62 mph
62
mph
mph
541 ft
0.000 sec

Citroen C3 Picasso VTi 120
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30.3 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
25.69 lb/hp
Opel Meriva 1.4
30.3 lb/hp
25.69 lb/hp
Citroen C3 Picasso VTi 120
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Opel Meriva 1.4
Citroen C3 Picasso VTi 120
Fuel Economy
39 mpg
combined
37 mpg
Opel Meriva 1.4
39 mpg
37 mpg
Citroen C3 Picasso VTi 120
30 mpg
city
26 mpg
46 mpg
highway
48 mpg
14.3 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
550 mi
Range
485 mi
Opel Meriva 1.4
550 mi
485 mi
Citroen C3 Picasso VTi 120
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).
121.2 kWh
Opel Meriva 1.4
115.6 kWh
121.2 kWh
Citroen C3 Picasso VTi 120
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
230 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
240 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Opel Meriva 1.4
Citroen C3 Picasso VTi 120
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1166 lb
Maximum Payload
833 lb
11.3 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.9 cu ft







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