Ford Fusion 2005 vs Renault Scenic 2010
| Body: | Hatchback | Minivan / MPV | |
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| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
| Engine: | 1.4 Diesel | 1.5 Diesel | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing belt | Timing belt | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 68 HP | 110 HP | |
| Torque: | 160 NM | 240 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 15.5 seconds | 13.4 seconds | |
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Renault Scenic is a more dynamic driving. Ford Fusion engine produces 42 HP less power than Renault Scenic, whereas torque is 80 NM less than Renault Scenic. Due to the lower power, Ford Fusion reaches 100 km/h speed 2.1 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 4.4 | 5.0 | |
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The Ford Fusion is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Ford Fusion consumes 0.6 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Renault Scenic, which means that by driving the Ford Fusion over 15,000 km in a year you can save 90 litres of fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 45 litres | 60 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 1020 km in combined cycle | 1200 km in combined cycle | |
| 1150 km on highway | 1330 km on highway | ||
| Renault Scenic gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
| Ground clearance: | 160 mm (6.3 inches) | 120 mm (4.7 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: | 6 years | 8 years | |
| Engine spread: | Used also on Ford Fiesta | Installed on at least 22 other car models, including Nissan Qashqai, Renault Laguna, 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 Scenic might be a better choice in this respect. | |||
| Hydraulic tappets: | yes | no | |
| 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. | |||
| Renault Scenic 2010 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 Scenic 2010 1.5 engine | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.02 m | 4.34 m | |
| Width: | 1.72 m | 1.85 m | |
| Height: | 1.53 m | 1.64 m | |
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Ford Fusion is smaller. Ford Fusion is 32 cm shorter than the Renault Scenic, 13 cm narrower, while the height of Ford Fusion is 11 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 337 litres | 437 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
1175 litres | 1837 litres | |
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Renault Scenic has more luggage space. Ford Fusion has 100 litres less trunk space than the Renault Scenic. The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in Renault Scenic (by 662 litres). | |||
| Turning diameter: | 10.3 meters | 11 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Ford Fusion is 0.7 metres less than that of the Renault Scenic, which means Ford Fusion can be easier to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| 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`640 | 1`969 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | above average | 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 (€): | 2800 | 3400 | |
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