Ford Fusion 2005 vs Renault Scenic 2011
| Body: | Hatchback | Minivan / MPV | |
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| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
| Engine: | 1.6 Diesel | 1.6 Diesel | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 90 HP | 130 HP | |
| Torque: | 204 NM | 320 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 12.2 seconds | 10.3 seconds | |
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Renault Scenic is a more dynamic driving. Ford Fusion engine produces 40 HP less power than Renault Scenic, whereas torque is 116 NM less than Renault Scenic. Due to the lower power, Ford Fusion reaches 100 km/h speed 1.9 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 4.6 | 4.5 | |
| Ford Fusion consumes 0.1 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Renault Scenic, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Ford Fusion could require 15 litres more fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 45 litres | 60 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 970 km in combined cycle | 1330 km in combined cycle | |
| 1120 km on highway | 1460 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. | |||
| Renault Scenic 2011 1.6 engine: This 1.6-liter diesel engine is a joint development by Renault-Nissan engineers. It features a cast-iron block, a 16-valve cylinder head with hydraulic lifters, a chain-driven timing system, and a Bosch Common ... More about Renault Scenic 2011 1.6 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`675 | 2`040 | |
| 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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