Opel Zafira 2011 vs Renault Grand Scenic 2012
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 2.0 Diesel | 1.6 Diesel | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing belt | Timing chain | |
| Timing belt usually needs to be replaced more often than the chain, but it is usually significantly cheaper. Timing belt motors are generally quieter and less vibrating than chain motors. | |||
Performance | |||
| Power: | 165 HP | 130 HP | |
| Torque: | 350 NM | 320 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 9.9 seconds | 10.5 seconds | |
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Opel Zafira is more dynamic to drive. Opel Zafira engine produces 35 HP more power than Renault Grand Scenic, whereas torque is 30 NM more than Renault Grand Scenic. Thanks to more power Opel Zafira reaches 100 km/h speed 0.6 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 6.0 | 4.4 | |
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The Renault Grand Scenic is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Opel Zafira consumes 1.6 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Renault Grand Scenic, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Opel Zafira could require 240 litres more fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 58 litres | 60 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 960 km in combined cycle | 1360 km in combined cycle | |
| 1180 km on highway | 1500 km on highway | ||
| Renault Grand Scenic gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 350'000 km | 350'000 km | |
| Engine resource depends largely on regular maintenance and the quality of the oils and fuels used. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 7 years | 14 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 2 other car models, including Opel Astra, Opel Insignia | Installed on at least 7 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. Renault Grand Scenic might be a better choice in this respect. | |||
| Renault Grand Scenic 2012 1.6 engine: This 1.6-liter diesel engine is a joint development by Renault-Nissan engineers. It features a cast-iron block, a 16-valve cylinder head with hydraulic lifters, a chain-driven timing system, and a Bosch Common ... More about Renault Grand Scenic 2012 1.6 engine | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.66 m | 4.57 m | |
| Width: | 1.82 m | 1.85 m | |
| Height: | 1.69 m | 1.65 m | |
| Opel Zafira is 9 cm longer than the Renault Grand Scenic, 3 cm narrower, while the height of Opel Zafira is 4 cm higher. | |||
| Seats: | 7 seats | 7 seats | |
| Trunk capacity: | 152 litres | 645 litres | |
| Trunk capacity with 7 seats: | 152 litres | 645 litres | |
| Trunk capacity with 5 seats: | 710 litres | no data | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
1860 litres | 2063 litres | |
| In 7-seat version Renault Grand Scenic has more luggage space (by 493 litres). The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in Renault Grand Scenic (by 203 litres). | |||
| Turning diameter: | 11.4 meters | 11.3 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Opel Zafira is 0.1 metres more than that of the Renault Grand Scenic. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | no data | 2`249 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | average | no data | |
| Average price (€): | 6600 | 4600 | |
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