Dacia Lodgy 2017 vs Renault Grand Scenic 2016
| Gearbox: | Manual | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 1.5 Diesel | 1.6 Diesel | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing belt | Timing chain | |
| Timing belt usually needs to be replaced more often than the chain, but it is usually significantly cheaper. Timing belt motors are generally quieter and less vibrating than chain motors. | |||
Performance | |||
| Power: | 116 HP | 160 HP | |
| Torque: | 260 NM | 380 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 10.9 seconds | 10.7 seconds | |
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Renault Grand Scenic is a more dynamic driving. Dacia Lodgy engine produces 44 HP less power than Renault Grand Scenic, whereas torque is 120 NM less than Renault Grand Scenic. Due to the lower power, Dacia Lodgy reaches 100 km/h speed 0.2 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 4.3 | 4.7 | |
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The Dacia Lodgy is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Dacia Lodgy consumes 0.4 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Renault Grand Scenic, which means that by driving the Dacia Lodgy over 15,000 km in a year you can save 60 litres of fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 50 litres | 53 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 1160 km in combined cycle | 1120 km in combined cycle | |
| 1250 km on highway | 1200 km on highway | ||
| Ground clearance: | 120 mm (4.7 inches) | 159 mm (6.3 inches) | |
| Because of the higher ground clearance, Renault Grand Scenic 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 Grand Scenic version does not have 4x4 drive, which is very important in poor road conditions. | |||
Engines | |||
| Engine production duration: | 12 years | 13 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 Renault Scenic, Renault Espace | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. Dacia Lodgy might be a better choice in this respect. | |||
| Hydraulic tappets: | no | yes | |
| The Renault Grand 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: | 4.50 m | 4.63 m | |
| Width: | 1.75 m | 1.87 m | |
| Height: | 1.68 m | 1.66 m | |
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Dacia Lodgy is smaller, but slightly higher. Dacia Lodgy is 14 cm shorter than the Renault Grand Scenic, 12 cm narrower, while the height of Dacia Lodgy is 2 cm higher. | |||
| Seats: | 7 seats | 7 seats | |
| Trunk capacity: | 207 litres | 533 litres | |
| Trunk capacity with 7 seats: | 207 litres | 533 litres | |
| Trunk capacity with 5 seats: | 827 litres | no data | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
2617 litres | 1737 litres | |
| In 7-seat version Renault Grand Scenic has more luggage space (by 326 litres). The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in Dacia Lodgy (by 880 litres). | |||
| Turning diameter: | 11.1 meters | 11.4 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Dacia Lodgy is 0.3 metres less than that of the Renault Grand Scenic. | |||
| 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): | 1`958 | 2`340 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | low | no data | |
| Average price (€): | 10 200 | 13 000 | |
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