Renault Kadjar 2018 vs Opel Grandland 2018
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 1.5 Diesel | 1.5 Diesel | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing belt | Timing belt | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 116 HP | 130 HP | |
| Torque: | 260 NM | 300 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 11.9 seconds | 12.3 seconds | |
| Renault Kadjar engine produces 14 HP less power than Opel Grandland, whereas torque is 40 NM less than Opel Grandland. Despite less power, Renault Kadjar reaches 100 km/h speed 0.4 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | no data | no data | |
| Fuel tank capacity: | 55 litres | 53 litres | |
| Ground clearance: | 200 mm (7.9 inches) | 188 mm (7.4 inches) | |
| Because of the higher ground clearance, Renault Kadjar can perform better on bad roads - it can go over higher obstacles and bumps. At the same time, the higher ground clearance can reduce stability and handling on paved roads, especially at higher speeds. Note, however, that this Renault Kadjar version does not have 4x4 drive, which is very important in poor road conditions. | |||
Engines | |||
| Engine production duration: | 12 years | 7 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 16 other car models, including Nissan Qashqai, Renault Scenic, Renault Megane, Dacia Duster | Installed on at least 2 other car models, including Opel Combo, Citroen Berlingo | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. Renault Kadjar might be a better choice in this respect. | |||
| Hydraulic tappets: | no | yes | |
| The Opel Grandland engine has hydraulic tappets (lifters), providing quieter operation and no need for periodic adjustment, but they are more complex in design and can cause serious engine damage in case of failure. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.49 m | 4.48 m | |
| Width: | 1.84 m | 1.86 m | |
| Height: | 1.61 m | 1.61 m | |
| Both cars are similar in size. Renault Kadjar is 1 cm longer than the Opel Grandland, 2 cm narrower the height of the cars does not differ significantly. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 472 litres | 514 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
1478 litres | 1652 litres | |
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Opel Grandland has more luggage space. Despite its longer length, Renault Kadjar has 42 litres less trunk space than the Opel Grandland. This could mean that the Renault Kadjar uses more space in the cabin, so the driver and passengers could be more spacious and comfortable. The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in Opel Grandland (by 174 litres). | |||
| Turning diameter: | 10.7 meters | 11.1 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Renault Kadjar is 0.4 metres less than that of the Opel Grandland, which means Renault Kadjar can be easier to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`994 | 2`000 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | above average | high | |
| Opel Grandland has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Renault Kadjar has serious deffects in 35 percent more cases than Opel Grandland, so Opel Grandland quality is probably significantly better | |||
| Average price (€): | 18 200 | no data | |
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