Opel Meriva fuel consumption
Year-to-year deviations of actual owner-reported average fuel consumption from advertised values
| Year | Gasoline cars | Diesel cars | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All carmakers | Opel Meriva | All carmakers | Opel Meriva | |
| 2003 | +6% | +9% | +8% | +16% |
| Show all years | ||||
| 2004 | +7% | +10% | +9% | +16% |
| 2005 | +8% | +8% | +10% | +17% |
| 2006 | +9% | +7% | +11% | +15% |
| 2007 | +11% | +7% | +12% | +15% |
| 2008 | +12% | +7% | +13% | +14% |
| 2009 | +14% | +7% | +14% | +14% |
| 2010 | +16% | +11% | +16% | +13% |
| 2011 | +19% | +19% | +19% | +16% |
| 2012 | +21% | +19% | +23% | +17% |
| 2013 | +23% | +20% | +27% | +17% |
| 2014 | +26% | +21% | +30% | +37% |
| 2015 | +27% | +21% | +33% | +41% |
| 2016 | +28% | +21% | +36% | +41% |
| 2017 | +28% | +21% | +38% | +41% |
See below for the actual consumption of generations and versions of Opel Meriva.
Opel Meriva 2013 fuel economy
| Average advertised fuel consumption for petrol engines | 36.6 MPG 6.4 l/100km |
| Average real-world fuel consumption for petrol engines | 30.2 MPG 7.8 l/100km |
| Average real gasoline consumption difference * | +21% |
| Average advertised fuel consumption for diesel engines | 52.1 MPG 4.5 l/100km |
| Average real-world fuel consumption for diesel engines | 41.4 MPG 5.7 l/100km |
| Average real diesel consumption difference * | +36% |
According to advertised fuel consumption, a Opel Meriva 2013 with automatic transmission consumes on average 1 liters per 100 km or 16% more fuel than similar versions with manual gearbox. Based on user-reported real-world fuel consumption, this generation Opel Meriva with automatic transmission consumes around 1.3 litres per 100 km or 17% more fuel than a version with the same engine but a manual gearbox.
Compared to similar cars from other manufacturers, the Opel Meriva fuel economy is noticeably below average - at least two thirds of similar cars have lower fuel consumption. The best fuel economy in its class of all the modifications has one with 1.4 petrol engine and manual transmission (Opel Meriva 2013 1.4 100 HP).
The table below shows the real and claimed fuel consumption and the differences for specific versions.
| Modification | Claimed consumption | Real consumption |
|---|---|---|
| 1.2 liter diesel engine | ||
| Opel Meriva 2014 1.2D 95 HP manual | 52.3 MPG 4.5 l/100km |
42.8 MPG 5.5 l/100km+22% |
| Opel Meriva 2014 1.2D 95 HP manual | 57.4 MPG 4.1 l/100km |
42.8 MPG 5.5 l/100km+34% |
| 1.4 liter petrol engine | ||
| Opel Meriva 2013 1.4 100 HP manual | 39.2 MPG 6.0 l/100km |
34.1 MPG 6.9 l/100km+15% |
| Opel Meriva 2013 1.4 Turbo 120 HP manual | 39.9 MPG 5.9 l/100km |
31.8 MPG 7.4 l/100km+25% |
| Opel Meriva 2013 1.4 Turbo 120 HP automatic | 32.7 MPG 7.2 l/100km |
26.7 MPG 8.8 l/100km+22% |
| Opel Meriva 2014 1.4 120 HP manual | 37.3 MPG 6.3 l/100km |
31.4 MPG 7.5 l/100km+19% |
| Opel Meriva 2014 1.4 120 HP manual | 38.6 MPG 6.1 l/100km |
31.4 MPG 7.5 l/100km+23% |
| Opel Meriva 2013 1.4 Turbo 140 HP manual | 37.3 MPG 6.3 l/100km |
30.9 MPG 7.6 l/100km+21% |
| Opel Meriva 2013 1.4 Turbo 140 HP automatic | 32.7 MPG 7.2 l/100km |
26.4 MPG 8.9 l/100km+24% |
| 1.6 liter diesel engine | ||
| Opel Meriva 2014 1.6D 95 HP manual | 58.8 MPG 4.0 l/100km |
42.0 MPG 5.6 l/100km+40% |
| Opel Meriva 2014 1.6D 110 HP manual | 58.8 MPG 4.0 l/100km |
41.3 MPG 5.7 l/100km+43% |
| Opel Meriva 2014 1.6D 136 HP manual | 53.5 MPG 4.4 l/100km |
38.6 MPG 6.1 l/100km+39% |
| 1.7 liter diesel engine | ||
| Opel Meriva 2014 1.7D 110 HP automatic | 38.6 MPG 6.1 l/100km |
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Opel Meriva 2010 fuel economy
| Average advertised fuel consumption for petrol engines | 37.6 MPG 6.3 l/100km |
| Average real-world fuel consumption for petrol engines | 31.5 MPG 7.5 l/100km |
| Average real gasoline consumption difference * | +19% |
| Average advertised fuel consumption for diesel engines | 44.7 MPG 5.3 l/100km |
| Average real-world fuel consumption for diesel engines | 39.2 MPG 6.0 l/100km |
| Average real diesel consumption difference * | +17% |
According to advertised fuel consumption, a Opel Meriva 2010 with automatic transmission consumes on average 0.6 liters per 100 km or 11% more fuel than similar versions with manual gearbox. Based on user-reported real-world fuel consumption, this generation Opel Meriva with automatic transmission consumes around 1.1 litres per 100 km or 18% more fuel than a version with the same engine but a manual gearbox.
Compared to similar cars from other manufacturers, the Opel Meriva fuel economy is noticeably below average - at least two thirds of similar cars have lower fuel consumption. The best fuel economy in its class of all the modifications has one with 1.4 petrol engine and manual transmission (Opel Meriva 2010 1.4 Turbo 120 Hp 120 HP).
The table below shows the real and claimed fuel consumption and the differences for specific versions.
| Modification | Claimed consumption | Real consumption |
|---|---|---|
| 1.2 liter diesel engine | ||
| Opel Meriva 2010 1.2D 75 HP manual | 48.0 MPG 4.9 l/100km |
46.1 MPG 5.1 l/100km+4% |
| Opel Meriva 2010 1.2D 95 HP manual | 52.3 MPG 4.5 l/100km |
42.0 MPG 5.6 l/100km+24% |
| Opel Meriva 2011 1.2D 95 HP manual | 57.4 MPG 4.1 l/100km |
42.0 MPG 5.6 l/100km+37% |
| 1.3 liter diesel engine | ||
| OPEL Meriva 2010 1.3 CDTI 75 HP manual | 48.0 MPG 4.9 l/100km |
46.1 MPG 5.1 l/100km+4% |
| 1.4 liter petrol engine | ||
| Opel Meriva 2010 1.4 100 HP automatic | 38.6 MPG 6.1 l/100km |
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| OPEL Meriva 2010 1.4 16V 100 HP manual | 38.6 MPG 6.1 l/100km |
32.7 MPG 7.2 l/100km+18% |
| Opel Meriva 2010 1.4 Turbo 120 Hp 120 HP manual | 38.6 MPG 6.1 l/100km |
32.2 MPG 7.3 l/100km+20% |
| Opel Meriva 2010 1.4 Turbo 140 Hp 140 HP manual | 35.1 MPG 6.7 l/100km |
29.8 MPG 7.9 l/100km+18% |
| 1.7 liter diesel engine | ||
| OPEL Meriva 2010 1.7 CDTI 101 HP automatic | 36.8 MPG 6.4 l/100km |
33.6 MPG 7.0 l/100km+9% |
| Opel Meriva 2010 1.7D 110 HP manual | 45.2 MPG 5.2 l/100km |
37.9 MPG 6.2 l/100km+19% |
| Opel Meriva 2012 1.7D 110 HP automatic | 38.6 MPG 6.1 l/100km |
32.2 MPG 7.3 l/100km+20% |
| Opel Meriva 2010 1.7D 130 HP manual | 45.2 MPG 5.2 l/100km |
38.6 MPG 6.1 l/100km+17% |
| Opel Meriva 2010 1.7D 130 HP automatic | 38.6 MPG 6.1 l/100km |
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Opel Meriva 2005 fuel economy
| Average advertised fuel consumption for petrol engines | 31.8 MPG 7.4 l/100km |
| Average real-world fuel consumption for petrol engines | 30.5 MPG 7.7 l/100km |
| Average real gasoline consumption difference * | +4% |
| Average advertised fuel consumption for diesel engines | 45.5 MPG 5.2 l/100km |
| Average real-world fuel consumption for diesel engines | 39.7 MPG 5.9 l/100km |
| Average real diesel consumption difference * | +15% |
According to advertised fuel consumption, Opel Meriva 2005 with automatic transmission have almost the same fuel economy as similar versions with manual gearbox. Based on user-reported real-world fuel consumption, this generation Opel Meriva with automatic transmission consumes around 0.4 litres per 100 km or 5% less fuel than a version with the same engine but a manual gearbox.
The best real fuel economy in its class according to user reviews of all the modifications has modification with 1.8 petrol engine and automatic transmission (Opel Meriva 2005 1.8-16V Automatic 125 HP). However, of all modifications the best advertised fuel economy in its class has Opel Meriva with 1.6 petrol engine and manual transmission (Opel Meriva 2006 1.6 180 HP).
The table below shows the real and claimed fuel consumption and the differences for specific versions.
| Modification | Claimed consumption | Real consumption |
|---|---|---|
| 1.2 liter diesel engine | ||
| Opel Meriva 2006 1.2D 75 HP manual | 47.0 MPG 5.0 l/100km |
42.8 MPG 5.5 l/100km+10% |
| 1.3 liter diesel engine | ||
| Opel Meriva 2005 1.3 CDTI 70 HP manual | 47.0 MPG 5.0 l/100km |
39.2 MPG 6.0 l/100km+20% |
| 1.4 liter petrol engine | ||
| Opel Meriva 2005 1.4-16V 90 HP manual | 36.8 MPG 6.4 l/100km |
34.1 MPG 6.9 l/100km+8% |
| 1.6 liter petrol engine | ||
| Opel Meriva 2005 1.6-16V 105 HP manual | 32.2 MPG 7.3 l/100km |
31.4 MPG 7.5 l/100km+3% |
| Opel Meriva 2005 1.6-16V Automatic 105 HP automatic | 32.7 MPG 7.2 l/100km |
30.5 MPG 7.7 l/100km+7% |
| Opel Meriva 2006 1.6 180 HP manual | 30.2 MPG 7.8 l/100km |
26.4 MPG 8.9 l/100km+14% |
| 1.7 liter diesel engine | ||
| Opel Meriva 2005 1.7 CDTI 101 HP manual | 44.4 MPG 5.3 l/100km |
37.9 MPG 6.2 l/100km+17% |
| Opel Meriva 2006 1.7D 125 HP manual | 43.6 MPG 5.4 l/100km |
39.2 MPG 6.0 l/100km+11% |
| 1.8 liter petrol engine | ||
| Opel Meriva 2005 1.8-16V 125 HP manual | 29.8 MPG 7.9 l/100km |
29.0 MPG 8.1 l/100km+3% |
| Opel Meriva 2005 1.8-16V Automatic 125 HP automatic | 30.2 MPG 7.8 l/100km |
30.2 MPG 7.8 l/100km0% |
Opel Meriva 2003 fuel economy
| Average advertised fuel consumption for petrol engines | 31.8 MPG 7.4 l/100km |
| Average real-world fuel consumption for petrol engines | 29.9 MPG 7.9 l/100km |
| Average real gasoline consumption difference * | +6% |
| Average advertised fuel consumption for diesel engines | 45.5 MPG 5.2 l/100km |
| Average real-world fuel consumption for diesel engines | 38.2 MPG 6.2 l/100km |
| Average real diesel consumption difference * | +19% |
According to advertised fuel consumption, Opel Meriva 2003 with automatic transmission have almost the same fuel economy as similar versions with manual gearbox. Based on user-reported real-world fuel consumption, this generation Opel Meriva with automatic transmission consumes around 1 litres per 100 km or 12% less fuel than a version with the same engine but a manual gearbox.
Compared to similar cars of other manufacturers, the Opel Meriva advertised fuel economy is average, but according to available user reports on actual consumption, real fuel economy is slightly worse than average.
The best real fuel economy in its class according to user reviews of all the modifications has modification with 1.8 petrol engine and automatic transmission (Opel Meriva 2003 1.8-16V 125 HP). However, of all modifications the best advertised fuel economy in its class has Opel Meriva with 1.6 petrol engine and automatic transmission (Opel Meriva 2003 1.6-16V 101 HP).
The table below shows the real and claimed fuel consumption and the differences for specific versions.
| Modification | Claimed consumption | Real consumption |
|---|---|---|
| 1.2 liter diesel engine | ||
| Opel Meriva 2005 1.2D 75 HP manual | 47.0 MPG 5.0 l/100km |
37.3 MPG 6.3 l/100km+26% |
| 1.3 liter diesel engine | ||
| Opel Meriva 2005 1.3 CDTI 70 HP manual | 47.0 MPG 5.0 l/100km |
39.9 MPG 5.9 l/100km+18% |
| 1.4 liter petrol engine | ||
| Opel Meriva 2004 1.4-16V 90 HP manual | 36.8 MPG 6.4 l/100km |
33.1 MPG 7.1 l/100km+11% |
| 1.6 liter petrol engine | ||
| Opel Meriva 2003 1.6 84 HP manual | 30.2 MPG 7.8 l/100km |
27.7 MPG 8.5 l/100km+9% |
| Opel Meriva 2003 1.6-16V 101 HP manual | 32.2 MPG 7.3 l/100km |
29.8 MPG 7.9 l/100km+8% |
| Opel Meriva 2003 1.6-16V 101 HP automatic | 32.7 MPG 7.2 l/100km |
30.5 MPG 7.7 l/100km+7% |
| 1.7 liter diesel engine | ||
| Opel Meriva 2003 1.7 DTI 75 HP manual | 43.6 MPG 5.4 l/100km |
37.3 MPG 6.3 l/100km+17% |
| Opel Meriva 2003 1.7 CDTI 101 HP manual | 44.4 MPG 5.3 l/100km |
38.6 MPG 6.1 l/100km+15% |
| 1.8 liter petrol engine | ||
| Opel Meriva 2003 1.8-16V 125 HP manual | 29.8 MPG 7.9 l/100km |
26.4 MPG 8.9 l/100km+13% |
| Opel Meriva 2003 1.8-16V 125 HP automatic | 30.2 MPG 7.8 l/100km |
30.2 MPG 7.8 l/100km0% |
* - Difference between advertised and user reported fuel economy has been calculated taking into account only those car versions for which information is available both on the fuel consumption specified by the manufacturer and reported by users.