Mazda 5 2008 vs Renault Grand Scenic 2009
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 2.0 Diesel | 1.5 Diesel | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing belt | Timing belt | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 143 HP | 110 HP | |
| Torque: | 360 NM | 240 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 11 seconds | 12.5 seconds | |
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Mazda 5 is more dynamic to drive. Mazda 5 engine produces 33 HP more power than Renault Grand Scenic, whereas torque is 120 NM more than Renault Grand Scenic. Thanks to more power Mazda 5 reaches 100 km/h speed 1.5 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 6.1 | 5.2 | |
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The Renault Grand Scenic is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Mazda 5 consumes 0.9 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Renault Grand Scenic, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Mazda 5 could require 135 litres more fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 60 litres | 60 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 980 km in combined cycle | 1150 km in combined cycle | |
| 1110 km on highway | 1330 km on highway | ||
| Renault Grand Scenic gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
| Ground clearance: | 140 mm (5.5 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: | 5 years | 8 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 2 other car models, including Mazda 6, Mazda 3 | Installed on at least 22 other car models, including Nissan Qashqai, Renault Laguna, Renault Scenic, Dacia Duster, Nissan Juke | |
| 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: | 4.51 m | 4.56 m | |
| Width: | 1.76 m | 1.85 m | |
| Height: | 1.67 m | 1.65 m | |
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Mazda 5 is smaller, but slightly higher. Mazda 5 is 6 cm shorter than the Renault Grand Scenic, 9 cm narrower, while the height of Mazda 5 is 2 cm higher. | |||
| 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 |
1566 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 497 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`250 | 2`121 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | below average | no data | |
| Average price (€): | 3400 | 4000 | |
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