Technical data

Leaner, greener and great to drive, the
Meriva engine line-up delivers brilliant
performance with high levels of efficiency and Euro 5 compliant emissions.
There are three 1.4 litre petrol engines and five diesels. The Meriva’s ecoFLEX
diesel engine has been designed to save you money whilst not compromising
performance. The benefit of improved fuel economy speaks for itself but lower
CO
2
emissions also mean Vehicle Excise Duty (VED) savings and lower company
car taxation too. Take a look at the table below for all the information.
Low-emission petrol engines.
All Meriva petrol engines feature advanced induction with Variable Valve Timing
(VVT) technology for high fuel economy and performance. A 100PS engine is
matched with two turbocharged versions – a 120PS model and a range topping
140PS variant, the latter unit cleverly combines the turbo with longer gear ratios
to reduce fuel consumption and emissions without loss of driving enjoyment.
High-tech diesels.
Meriva’s five diesel engines are also turbocharged, adding fuel-injection,
common rail diesel technology, which cuts emissions, reduces noise and lowers
fuel consumption. The 95PS 1.3CDTi ecoFLEX models are particularly eco-
friendly, with closed-loop combustion control and taller gear ratios which
combined help reduce emissions to just 119g/km. On all models strict emissions
control is further achieved through the use of a Diesel Particulate Filter (DPF),
electronically controlled Exhaust Gas Recirculation (EGR) and, on the 1.7CDTi
models, a variable intake system designed to optimise efficiency and reduce
emissions. The 1.7CDTi (130PS) engine is the perfect example. With up to
300Nm of torque available from just 2000-2500rpm, it provides very brisk
performance – but without compromising fuel economy or low CO
2
emissions.
Start/Stop technology.
The Meriva ecoFLEX Start/Stop models switch the engine off when you stop at
the lights or in traffic, then restart it automatically once the clutch is depressed,
saving fuel and reducing emissions even further. The AUTOSTOP symbol
housed within the rev counter indicates that the engine has stopped. The system
can be deactivated manually by simply pressing the ECO button on the facia.
As the chart below shows, the Meriva 1.3CDTi 16v (95PS) Start/Stop model
cuts CO
2
emissions considerably.
Three transmissions.
An easy-shifting, five-speed manual gearbox is standard on all 1.3CDTi diesels,
and the 1.4i 100PS and 120PS petrol variants. A performance-focused six-speed
manual is standard on the 1.4i 16v VVT Turbo (140PS) and the hot 1.7CDTi 16v
(130PS) diesel. And a specially calibrated, six-speed fully automatic
transmission is standard with the 1.7CDTi (100PS), which adapts to your driving
style and even the prevailing road conditions. With its innovative ActiveSelect
®
feature, it also allows sequential driver gear selection via the shift lever.
Combined fuel economy
mpg (litres/100km)
CO
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emissions
(g/km)
VED band (2011/12)*
Benefit-in-Kind tax band**
(2011/12 tax year)
First year Standard
Petrol
1.4i 16v VVT (100PS) 46.3 (6.1) 144 £130 £130 18%
1.4i 16v VVT Turbo (120PS) 46.3 (6.1) 143 £130 £130 18%
1.4i 16v VVT Turbo (140PS) 42.2 (6.7) 156 £165 £165 21%
Diesel
1.3CDTi 16v (75PS) 57.6 (4.9) 129 £0 £95 18%
1.3CDTi 16v (95PS) ecoFLEX 62.8 (4.5) 119 £0 £30 13%
1.3CDTi 16v (95PS) ecoFLEX Start/Stop 68.9 (4.1) 109 £0 £20 13%
1.7CDTi 16v (100PS) automatic 44.1 (6.4) 168 £265 £190 26%
1.7CDTi 16v (130PS) 54.3 (5.2) 138 £115 £115 20%
*Correct at time of publication (July 2011). **Taxation information for guidance only. Please take professional advice on your own tax position.