Renault Scenic 2011 vs Ford Fusion 2005
| Body: | Minivan / MPV | Hatchback | |
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| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
| Engine: | 1.6 Diesel | 1.6 Diesel | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 130 HP | 90 HP | |
| Torque: | 320 NM | 204 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 10.3 seconds | 12.2 seconds | |
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Renault Scenic is more dynamic to drive. Renault Scenic engine produces 40 HP more power than Ford Fusion, whereas torque is 116 NM more than Ford Fusion. Thanks to more power Renault Scenic reaches 100 km/h speed 1.9 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 4.5 | 4.6 | |
| Renault Scenic consumes 0.1 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Ford Fusion, which means that by driving the Renault Scenic over 15,000 km in a year you can save 15 litres of fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 60 litres | 45 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 1330 km in combined cycle | 970 km in combined cycle | |
| 1460 km on highway | 1120 km on highway | ||
| 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. | |||
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): | 2`040 | 1`675 | |
| 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 (€): | 3200 | 3000 | |
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