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Vauxhall Meriva Enjoy 1.6 16v (2003 to present)

Engine: 1.6-litre 4cyl, 85bhp Insurance group: 5 Economy/CO2: 37mpg/175g/km Prices: From £4,050

By:Auto Express team

28 Jul 2008

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meriva

The Meriva impresses with its versatile and robust cabin, but it’s neither as economical nor as reliable as the Mazda.

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Lower fuel bills and cheaper tax make supermini-MPVs sought-after buys!
Mazda 2 1.4 TS2 (2002-2007)
Engine: 1.4-litre 4cyl, 80bhp Insurance group: 4 Economy/CO2: 42mpg/157g/km Prices: From £3,900
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