The Comparative Analysis :
Opel Meriva 1.7 CDTI Automatic (14 - 14) vs. Fiat 500L 0.9 TwinAir Natural Power (Natural Gas) (13 - 17)
€ 23,800

€ 21,200

€ 23,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 21,200
ⓘ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 1.7 CDTI is 6 inches longer, 1.1 inches wider and 2 inches lower than the Fiat 500L 0.9 TwinAir Natural Power.
Opel Meriva 1.7 CDTI
Fiat 500L 0.9 TwinAir Natural Power
63.6
71.3
78.5
65.6
70.2
79.7
71.3 in
Width
70.2 in
78.5 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.7 in
63.6 in
Height
65.6 in
104.1
169.3
102.8
163.3
169.3 in
Length
163.3 in
104.1 in
Wheelbase
102.8 in
Vehicle Weight
Opel Meriva 1.7 CDTI
Fiat 500L 0.9 TwinAir Natural Power
3347 lb
Curb Weight
3230 lb
4542 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4178 lb

Weight Difference:
117 lb
3.5 %

General
Opel Meriva 1.7 CDTI
Fiat 500L 0.9 TwinAir Natural Power
S10
Generation
ZAF 199
Minivan
Car Body Style
Minivan
Diesel
Fuel Type
Natural Gas (CNG)

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

6-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Opel Meriva 1.7 CDTI
Fiat 500L 0.9 TwinAir Natural Power
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-twin engine with turbocharger
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
2
1.7 L / 83 cu in
Displacement
0.9 L / 44 cu in
108 hp
at 3600 rpm
Power
79 hp
at 5500 rpm
Opel Meriva 1.7 CDTI
108 hp
79 hp
Fiat 500L 0.9 TwinAir Natural Power
207 lb‑ft
at 2300 rpm
Max. Torque
103 lb‑ft
at 2500 rpm
Opel Meriva 1.7 CDTI
207 lb‑ft
103 lb‑ft
Fiat 500L 0.9 TwinAir Natural Power
Performance
Opel Meriva 1.7 CDTI
Fiat 500L 0.9 TwinAir Natural Power
111 mph
Maximum Speed
101 mph
12.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
15.7 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
587 ft
0.000 sec

Opel Meriva 1.7 CDTI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
715 ft
0.000 sec

Fiat 500L 0.9 TwinAir Natural Power
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30.99 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
40.89 lb/hp
Opel Meriva 1.7 CDTI
30.99 lb/hp
40.89 lb/hp
Fiat 500L 0.9 TwinAir Natural Power
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Opel Meriva 1.7 CDTI
Fiat 500L 0.9 TwinAir Natural Power
Fuel Economy
39 mpg
( 43 MPGe ⓘ Miles per gallon gasoline equivalent (MPGe) is a measure of the average distance traveled per unit of energy consumed. MPGe, specified in miles per U.S. gallon, is used to compare the energy consumption of vehicles that use different energy sources.)
combined ✽ per 100 miles
13.8 lb✽
( 6 MPGe ⓘ Miles per gallon gasoline equivalent (MPGe) is a measure of the average distance traveled per unit of energy consumed. MPGe, specified in miles per U.S. gallon, is used to compare the energy consumption of vehicles that use different energy sources.)
Opel Meriva 1.7 CDTI
43 MPGe
6 MPGe
Fiat 500L 0.9 TwinAir Natural Power
30 mpg
city
16.7 lb
47 mpg
highway
11.7 lb
14.3 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
31 lb
550 mi
Range
223 mi
Opel Meriva 1.7 CDTI
550 mi
223 mi
Fiat 500L 0.9 TwinAir Natural Power
Environmental Impact
125.5 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).
28.6 kWh
Opel Meriva 1.7 CDTI
125.5 kWh
28.6 kWh
Fiat 500L 0.9 TwinAir Natural Power
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
257 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
169 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Opel Meriva 1.7 CDTI
Fiat 500L 0.9 TwinAir Natural Power
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1195 lb
Maximum Payload
948 lb
11.3 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.3 cu ft








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