Renault Scenic 2009 vs Ford Fusion 2005
| Body: | Minivan / MPV | Hatchback | |
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| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
| Engine: | 1.5 Diesel | 1.4 Diesel | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing belt | Timing belt | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 110 HP | 68 HP | |
| Torque: | 240 NM | 160 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 12.4 seconds | 15.5 seconds | |
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Renault Scenic is more dynamic to drive. Renault Scenic engine produces 42 HP more power than Ford Fusion, whereas torque is 80 NM more than Ford Fusion. Thanks to more power Renault Scenic reaches 100 km/h speed 3.1 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 5.3 | 4.4 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 6.0 l/100km | 5.3 l/100km | |
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The Ford Fusion is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Renault Scenic consumes 0.9 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Ford Fusion, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Renault Scenic could require 135 litres more fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Renault Scenic consumes 0.7 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Ford Fusion. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 60 litres | 45 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 1130 km in combined cycle | 1020 km in combined cycle | |
| 1270 km on highway | 1150 km on highway | ||
| 1000 km with real consumption | 840 km with real consumption | ||
| Renault Scenic gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
| Ground clearance: | 120 mm (4.7 inches) | 160 mm (6.3 inches) | |
| Because of the higher ground clearance, Ford Fusion 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 Ford Fusion version does not have 4x4 drive, which is very important in poor road conditions. | |||
Engines | |||
| Engine production duration: | 8 years | 6 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 22 other car models, including Nissan Qashqai, Renault Laguna, Dacia Duster, Nissan Juke | Used also on Ford Fiesta | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. Renault Scenic might be a better choice in this respect. | |||
| Hydraulic tappets: | no | yes | |
| The Ford Fusion 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: | 4.34 m | 4.02 m | |
| Width: | 1.85 m | 1.72 m | |
| Height: | 1.64 m | 1.53 m | |
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Renault Scenic is larger. Renault Scenic is 32 cm longer than the Ford Fusion, 13 cm wider, while the height of Renault Scenic is 11 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 437 litres | 337 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
1837 litres | 1175 litres | |
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Renault Scenic has more luggage capacity. Renault Scenic has 100 litres more trunk space than the Ford Fusion. The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in Renault Scenic (by 662 litres). | |||
| Turning diameter: | 11 meters | 10.3 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Renault Scenic is 0.7 metres more than that of the Ford Fusion, which means Renault Scenic can be harder to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Power steering: | Electric power steering | Hydraulic power steering | |
| Electric power steering is simpler, quieter, more fuel-efficient, more configurable and provides additional features such as auto-steering for lane assist and parking. The disadvantages of electric power steering are possible overheating under prolonged load conditions and insufficient feedback (feeling) during steering. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`944 | 1`640 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | average | above average | |
| Ford Fusion has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Renault Scenic has serious deffects in 20 percent more cases than Ford Fusion, so Ford Fusion quality is probably better | |||
| Average price (€): | 3400 | 3000 | |
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