Kia Carens 2016 vs Renault Grand Scenic 2016
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 1.6 Petrol | 1.3 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing chain | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 135 HP | 160 HP | |
| Torque: | 164 NM | 260 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 11.3 seconds | 10.7 seconds | |
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Renault Grand Scenic is a more dynamic driving. Kia Carens engine produces 25 HP less power than Renault Grand Scenic, whereas torque is 96 NM less than Renault Grand Scenic. Due to the lower power, Kia Carens reaches 100 km/h speed 0.6 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 6.2 | 6.0 | |
| Kia Carens consumes 0.2 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Renault Grand Scenic, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Kia Carens could require 30 litres more fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 58 litres | 53 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 930 km in combined cycle | 880 km in combined cycle | |
| Kia Carens gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 420'000 km | 350'000 km | |
| Engine resource depends largely on regular maintenance and the quality of the oils and fuels used, but under equal conditions the average life of a Kia Carens engine could be longer. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 16 years | 8 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 8 other car models, including Kia Sportage, Kia Ceed, Hyundai Tucson, Hyundai Elantra, Hyundai i30 | Installed on at least 8 other car models, including Renault Scenic, Renault Megane, Dacia Duster, Dacia Dokker | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. Kia Carens 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. | |||
| Kia Carens 2016 1.6 engine: The engine is generally a reliable design and not particularly sensitive to fuel quality. However, it is prone to several common issues. One of the most widespread problems is the rapid buildup of carbon ... More about Kia Carens 2016 1.6 engine Renault Grand Scenic 2016 1.3 engine: The engine is reliable. However, in the event of problems, getting spare parts and repairs can be difficult. Fuel consumption is reasonable, and the engine is not too demanding on fuel quality. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.53 m | 4.63 m | |
| Width: | 1.81 m | 1.87 m | |
| Height: | 1.61 m | 1.66 m | |
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Kia Carens is smaller. Kia Carens is 11 cm shorter than the Renault Grand Scenic, 6 cm narrower, while the height of Kia Carens is 5 cm lower. | |||
| Seats: | no data | 7 seats | |
| Trunk capacity: | 536 litres | 189 litres | |
| Trunk capacity with 7 seats: | no data | 189 litres | |
| Trunk capacity with 5 seats: | 536 litres | no data | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
1650 litres | no data | |
| Turning diameter: | 10.8 meters | 11.4 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Kia Carens is 0.6 metres less than that of the Renault Grand Scenic, which means Kia Carens can be easier to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 2`000 | 2`221 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | no data | no data | |
| Average price (€): | 9600 | 12 000 | |
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