Opel Zafira 2005 vs Renault Grand Scenic 2006
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 1.9 Diesel | 2.0 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: | 120 HP | 150 HP | |
| Torque: | 280 NM | 340 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 12.2 seconds | 9.8 seconds | |
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Renault Grand Scenic is a more dynamic driving. Opel Zafira engine produces 30 HP less power than Renault Grand Scenic, whereas torque is 60 NM less than Renault Grand Scenic. Due to the lower power, Opel Zafira reaches 100 km/h speed 2.4 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 6.1 | 5.8 | |
| Opel Zafira consumes 0.3 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Renault Grand Scenic, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Opel Zafira could require 45 litres more fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 58 litres | 60 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 950 km in combined cycle | 1030 km in combined cycle | |
| 1110 km on highway | 1200 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: | 6 years | 14 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 3 other car models, including Opel Astra, Opel Vectra, Opel Signum | Installed on at least 10 other car models, including Nissan X-Trail, Nissan Qashqai, Renault Laguna, Renault Scenic, Opel Vivaro | |
| 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. | |||
| Hydraulic tappets: | no | yes | |
| The Renault Grand Scenic 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. | |||
| Renault Grand Scenic 2006 2.0 engine: The engine has a good power to fuel consumption ratio and, with careful maintenance, a long service life. The most common problems with these engines are with the fuel injection system and lubrication. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.47 m | 4.50 m | |
| Width: | 1.80 m | 1.81 m | |
| Height: | 1.64 m | 1.64 m | |
| Both cars are similar in size. Opel Zafira is 3 cm shorter than the Renault Grand Scenic, 1 cm narrower the height of the cars does not differ significantly. | |||
| Seats: | 7 seats | 7 seats | |
| Trunk capacity: | 140 litres | 533 litres | |
| Trunk capacity with 7 seats: | 140 litres | 533 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
1820 litres | 1960 litres | |
| In 7-seat version Renault Grand Scenic has more luggage space (by 393 litres). The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in Renault Grand Scenic (by 140 litres). | |||
| Turning diameter: | 11.1 meters | 10.7 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Opel Zafira is 0.4 metres more than that of the Renault Grand Scenic, which means Opel Zafira can be harder to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 2`180 | 2`215 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | average | no data | |
| Average price (€): | 1400 | 1800 | |
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