Kia Carens 2006 vs Renault Grand Scenic 2009
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 2.0 Petrol | 1.6 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing belt | |
| Engine chain usually needs to be replaced less often than the timing belt, but the cost of replacing the chain is usually higher. Chain motors are considered to be more reliable, but noisier and more vibration generating. | |||
Performance | |||
| Power: | 145 HP | 110 HP | |
| Torque: | 192 NM | 151 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 11 seconds | 12 seconds | |
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Kia Carens is more dynamic to drive. Kia Carens engine produces 35 HP more power than Renault Grand Scenic, whereas torque is 41 NM more than Renault Grand Scenic. Thanks to more power Kia Carens reaches 100 km/h speed 1 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 8.1 | 7.5 | |
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The Renault Grand Scenic is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Kia Carens consumes 0.6 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 90 litres more fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 60 litres | 60 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 740 km in combined cycle | 800 km in combined cycle | |
| 900 km on highway | 980 km on highway | ||
| Renault Grand Scenic gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
Engines | |||
| Engine production duration: | 8 years | 25 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 2 other car models, including Kia Optima, Kia Magentis | Installed on at least 7 other car models, including Renault Laguna, Renault Scenic, Renault Clio, Dacia Duster | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. Renault Grand Scenic might be a better choice in this respect. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.55 m | 4.56 m | |
| Width: | 1.80 m | 1.85 m | |
| Height: | 1.65 m | 1.65 m | |
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Kia Carens is smaller, but slightly higher. Kia Carens is 2 cm shorter than the Renault Grand Scenic, 5 cm narrower the height of the cars does not differ significantly. | |||
| Seats: | no data | 7 seats | |
| Trunk capacity: | 400 litres | 208 litres | |
| Trunk capacity with 7 seats: | no data | 208 litres | |
| Trunk capacity with 5 seats: | 400 litres | no data | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
2106 litres | 2063 litres | |
| The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in Kia Carens (by 43 litres). | |||
| Turning diameter: | 10.6 meters | 11.3 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Kia Carens is 0.7 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`155 | 2`067 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | no data | no data | |
| Average price (€): | 3400 | 4000 | |
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