Vauxhall Meriva (2014 – 2017) vs Volkswagen Golf Sportsvan (2014 – 2017): specs compared
The Volkswagen Golf Sportsvan is the more powerful of the two, with up to 150 hp against 140 hp. It is quicker, reaching 100 km/h in 8.8 s against 10.1 s. It has the higher top speed: 212 km/h against 196 km/h. The Vauxhall Meriva is the lighter car, from 1,285 kg against 1,324 kg.
| Specification |
Vauxhall
Meriva
2014 – 2017
|
Volkswagen
Golf Sportsvan
2014 – 2017
|
|---|---|---|
| Overview | ||
| Origin | United Kingdom | Germany |
| Documented years | 2014 – 2017 | 2014 – 2017 |
| Body style | — | — |
| Variants | 8 | 11 |
| Fuel | Diesel, Petrol, Gas / other | Petrol, Diesel |
| Drive | FWD | FWD |
| Gearbox | Automatic · Manual | Automatic · Manual |
| Performance | ||
| Power | 95 – 140 hp | 86 – 150 hp |
| Torque | 130 – 300 Nm | 160 – 320 Nm |
| 0–100 km/h | 10.1 – 14.0 s | 8.8 – 13.2 s |
| Top speed | 167 – 196 km/h | 177 – 212 km/h |
| Economy | ||
| Fuel economy | 3.8 – 7.3 L/100 km | 3.9 – 5.5 L/100 km |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 4,300 mm | 4,338 mm |
| Width | 1,811 mm | 1,806 mm |
| Height | 1,615 mm | 1,577 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,644 mm | 2,685 mm |
| Curb weight | 1,285 – 1,430 kg | 1,324 – 1,492 kg |
Ranges cover all variants of each car. The highlight marks the best version per row.