Renault Scenic 2003 vs Kia Picanto 2007
| Body: | Minivan / MPV | Hatchback | |
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| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
| Engine: | 1.4 Petrol | 1.1 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing belt | Timing belt | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 98 HP | 65 HP | |
| Torque: | 127 NM | 97 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 14.3 seconds | 15.1 seconds | |
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Renault Scenic is more dynamic to drive. Renault Scenic engine produces 33 HP more power than Kia Picanto, whereas torque is 30 NM more than Kia Picanto. Thanks to more power Renault Scenic reaches 100 km/h speed 0.8 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 7.2 | 5.2 | |
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The Kia Picanto is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Renault Scenic consumes 2 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Kia Picanto, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Renault Scenic could require 300 litres more fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 60 litres | 35 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 830 km in combined cycle | 670 km in combined cycle | |
| 1010 km on highway | 770 km on highway | ||
| Renault Scenic gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
Engines | |||
| Engine production duration: | 13 years | 9 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 3 other car models, including Renault Clio, Renault Megane, Renault Modus | Installed on at least 2 other car models, including Hyundai Getz, Hyundai i10 | |
| 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: | yes | no | |
| The Renault Scenic 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: | 4.26 m | 3.54 m | |
| Width: | 1.80 m | 1.60 m | |
| Height: | 1.62 m | 1.48 m | |
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Renault Scenic is larger. Renault Scenic is 73 cm longer than the Kia Picanto, 21 cm wider, while the height of Renault Scenic is 14 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 430 litres | 157 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
1840 litres | no data | |
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Renault Scenic has more luggage capacity. Renault Scenic has 273 litres more trunk space than the Kia Picanto. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 10.7 meters | 9.2 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Renault Scenic is 1.5 metres more than that of the Kia Picanto, which means Renault Scenic can be harder to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`880 | no data | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | low | below average | |
| Kia Picanto has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Renault Scenic has serious deffects in 15 percent more cases than Kia Picanto, so Kia Picanto quality is probably better | |||
| Average price (€): | 1200 | 1600 | |
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