Opel Meriva A 1.8i 16V (125 hp) Automatic

Gasoline engine with 125 hp (92 kW) and 125 lb-ft (170 Nm), built 2002–2005, minivan body, front-wheel drive. It is the most powerful gasoline version of the generation.

Power125 hp (92 kW)
Torque125 lb-ft (170 Nm)
0–62 mph12.3 s
Top speed118 mph (190 km/h)
FuelGasoline

Specifications

Engine

Engine version1.8i 16V (125 hp) Automatic
Displacement1.8 L (1,796 cm³)
Cylinders4
Cylinder layoutInline
Engine positionFront, Transverse
Valves per cylinder4
ValvetrainDOHC
Fuel systemMulti-point indirect injection
Compression ratio10-5
Bore80.5 mm
Stroke88.2 mm

Performance

Power125 hp (92 kW) @ 5600 rpm
Torque125 lb-ft (170 Nm) @ 3800 rpm
0–62 mph (0–100 km/h)12.3 s
Top speed118 mph (190 km/h)

Fuel economy and emissions

FuelGasoline
City22 mpg (10.7 l/100 km)
Highway29 mpg (8.2 l/100 km)
Fuel tank14.0 gal (53 l)

Body, dimensions and weight

Body styleMinivan
Doors5
Length159.1 in (4,042 mm)
Width66.7 in (1,694 mm)
Height63.9 in (1,624 mm)
Curb weight3,042 lb (1,380 kg)
Gross vehicle weight4,045 lb (1,835 kg)
Cargo volume12.4 cu ft (350 l)

Drivetrain and chassis

DriveFront-wheel drive
SteeringHydraulic power steering
Front suspensionCoil spring
Rear suspensionCoil spring
Tires185/60 R15
WheelsR15
Driver assistanceABS (Anti-lock braking system)

What to check on an Opel Meriva with this engine

  • On a gasoline engine, check the oil consumption, the timing chain or belt and, on turbo engines, the turbocharger.
  • Test the clutch or the automatic transmission from a cold start and in the low gears.
  • Compare the odometer with the readings in the service records and in the VIN history report: a big gap means the mileage was rolled back.

Other Opel Meriva A engines

EngineFuelPowerCombined
1.6i (87 hp)Gasoline87 hp (64 kW)
1.6i 16V (100 hp) AutomaticGasoline100 hp (74 kW)
1.6i 16V (100 hp) ECOTECGasoline100 hp (74 kW)
1.7 CDTI (100 hp)Diesel100 hp (74 kW)
1.7 CDTI (75 hp)Diesel75 hp (55 kW)
1.8i 16V (125 hp)Gasoline125 hp (92 kW)
1.3 CDTI (70 hp) ECOTECDiesel70 hp (51 kW)
1.4i 16V (90 hp)Gasoline90 hp (66 kW)

← All Opel Meriva A engines

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