Mazda 5 2010 vs Renault Grand Scenic 2009
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 1.6 Diesel | 1.9 Diesel | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing belt | Timing belt | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 115 HP | 130 HP | |
| Torque: | 270 NM | 300 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 13.7 seconds | 10.9 seconds | |
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Renault Grand Scenic is a more dynamic driving. Mazda 5 engine produces 15 HP less power than Renault Grand Scenic, whereas torque is 30 NM less than Renault Grand Scenic. Due to the lower power, Mazda 5 reaches 100 km/h speed 2.8 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 5.2 | 5.5 | |
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The Mazda 5 is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Mazda 5 consumes 0.3 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Renault Grand Scenic, which means that by driving the Mazda 5 over 15,000 km in a year you can save 45 litres of fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 60 litres | 60 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 1150 km in combined cycle | 1090 km in combined cycle | |
| 1300 km on highway | 1220 km on highway | ||
| Mazda 5 gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
| Read the article "Fuel Efficiency: How to Reduce Fuel Consumption" to learn more about fuel economy. | |||
| Ground clearance: | 130 mm (5.1 inches) | 120 mm (4.7 inches) | |
| Because of the higher ground clearance, Mazda 5 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 Mazda 5 version does not have 4x4 drive, which is very important in poor road conditions. | |||
Engines | |||
| Engine production duration: | 11 years | 4 years | |
| Engine spread: | Used also on Mazda 3 | Installed on at least 3 other car models, including Renault Scenic, Renault Megane, Suzuki Grand Vitara | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. | |||
| Hydraulic tappets: | yes | no | |
| The Mazda 5 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. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.59 m | 4.56 m | |
| Width: | 1.75 m | 1.85 m | |
| Height: | 1.62 m | 1.68 m | |
| Mazda 5 is 3 cm longer than the Renault Grand Scenic, 10 cm narrower, while the height of Mazda 5 is 6 cm lower. | |||
| Seats: | 7 seats | 7 seats | |
| Trunk capacity: | 112 litres | 208 litres | |
| Trunk capacity with 7 seats: | 112 litres | 208 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
1485 litres | 2063 litres | |
| In 7-seat version Renault Grand Scenic has more luggage space (by 96 litres). The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in Renault Grand Scenic (by 578 litres). | |||
| Turning diameter: | 10.6 meters | 11.3 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Mazda 5 is 0.7 metres less than that of the Renault Grand Scenic, which means Mazda 5 can be easier to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 2`125 | 2`170 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | average | no data | |
| Average price (€): | 5200 | 3400 | |
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