Chevrolet Orlando 2011 vs Renault Grand Scenic 2012
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 2.0 Diesel | 1.5 Diesel | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing belt | |
| Engine chain usually needs to be replaced less often than the timing belt, but the cost of replacing the chain is usually higher. Chain motors are considered to be more reliable, but noisier and more vibration generating. | |||
Performance | |||
| Power: | 163 HP | 110 HP | |
| Torque: | 360 NM | 240 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 10 seconds | 13.6 seconds | |
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Chevrolet Orlando is more dynamic to drive. Chevrolet Orlando engine produces 53 HP more power than Renault Grand Scenic, whereas torque is 120 NM more than Renault Grand Scenic. Thanks to more power Chevrolet Orlando reaches 100 km/h speed 3.6 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 6.0 | 4.7 | |
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The Renault Grand Scenic is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Chevrolet Orlando consumes 1.3 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Renault Grand Scenic, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Chevrolet Orlando could require 195 litres more fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 64 litres | 60 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 1060 km in combined cycle | 1270 km in combined cycle | |
| 1300 km on highway | 1390 km on highway | ||
| Renault Grand Scenic gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
Engines | |||
| Engine production duration: | 5 years | 8 years | |
| Engine spread: | Used also on Chevrolet Cruze | Installed on at least 22 other car models, including Nissan Qashqai, Renault Laguna, Renault Scenic, Dacia Duster, Nissan Juke | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. Renault Grand Scenic might be a better choice in this respect. | |||
| Hydraulic tappets: | yes | no | |
| The Chevrolet Orlando 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. | |||
| Renault Grand Scenic 2012 1.5 engine: The engine has many modifications, is sufficiently common and spare parts are available. The fuel consumption/power ratio is good. The fuel injection system can be a problem and the timing belt change interval ... More about Renault Grand Scenic 2012 1.5 engine | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.65 m | 4.57 m | |
| Width: | 1.88 m | 1.85 m | |
| Height: | 1.63 m | 1.65 m | |
| Both cars are similar in size. Chevrolet Orlando is 8 cm longer than the Renault Grand Scenic, 3 cm wider, while the height of Chevrolet Orlando is 1 cm lower. | |||
| Seats: | 7 seats | 7 seats | |
| Trunk capacity: | 458 litres | 645 litres | |
| Trunk capacity with 7 seats: | 458 litres | 645 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
458 litres | 2063 litres | |
| In 7-seat version Renault Grand Scenic has more luggage space (by 187 litres). The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in Renault Grand Scenic (by 1605 litres). | |||
| Turning diameter: | 11.3 meters | 11.3 meters | |
| Power steering: | Hydraulic power steering | Electric power steering | |
| Hydraulic power steering is technologically more complex, louder, increases fuel consumption and requires more servicing. It has the advantages of more power, less strain on the car's electrical system and better feedback (feeling) when steering. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 2`287 | 2`230 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | no data | no data | |
| Average price (€): | 5000 | 4600 | |
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