Kia Carens 2016 vs Renault Grand Scenic 2016
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 2.0 Petrol | 1.7 Diesel | |
| Petrol engines (Kia Carens) are generally quieter, smoother, and better suited for short trips due to quicker warm-up times. Diesel (Renault Grand Scenic) engines, on the other hand, offer superior fuel efficiency and torque, making them ideal for long-distance driving and heavy loads. Read more: Petrol vs. Diesel: Fuel Economy and Key Differences. | |||
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing chain | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 166 HP | 150 HP | |
| Torque: | 213 NM | 340 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 10.8 seconds | 11 seconds | |
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Kia Carens is more dynamic to drive. Kia Carens engine produces 16 HP more power than Renault Grand Scenic, but torque is 127 NM less than Renault Grand Scenic. Thanks to more power Kia Carens reaches 100 km/h speed 0.2 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 7.8 | 4.8 | |
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The Renault Grand Scenic is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Kia Carens consumes 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 Kia Carens could require 450 litres more fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 58 litres | 53 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 740 km in combined cycle | 1100 km in combined cycle | |
| 930 km on highway | 1230 km on highway | ||
| Renault Grand Scenic gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
| Read the article "Fuel Efficiency: How to Reduce Fuel Consumption" to learn more about fuel economy. | |||
Engines | |||
| Engine production duration: | 15 years | 10 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 4 other car models, including Kia Sportage, Hyundai Tucson, Hyundai i40, Hyundai ix35 | Installed on at least 6 other car models, including Nissan X-Trail, Nissan Qashqai, Renault Scenic, Renault Megane | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. | |||
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: | 5 seats | 7 seats | |
| Trunk capacity: | 536 litres | 189 litres | |
| Trunk capacity with 7 seats: | 103 litres | 189 litres | |
| Trunk capacity with 5 seats: | 536 litres | no data | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down, if possible |
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| In 7-seat version Renault Grand Scenic has more luggage space (by 86 litres). | |||
| 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: | 2`200 kg | 2`397 kg | |
| Net weight: | 1`469 kg | 1`784 kg | |
| Load capacity: | 731 kg | 613 kg | |
| Kia Carens load capacity (permitted cargo and passenger weight) is par apmēram 16 procentiem more than Renault Grand Scenic. Therefore, Kia Carens is more suitable for longer family trips or transporting heavier loads. | |||
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| Quality: | no data | no data | |
| Average price (€): | 8200 | 10 800 | |
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