Opel Zafira 2005 vs Renault Grand Scenic 2004
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 1.9 Diesel | 1.5 Diesel | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing belt | Timing belt | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 150 HP | 100 HP | |
| Torque: | 320 NM | 200 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 10.4 seconds | 14.3 seconds | |
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Opel Zafira is more dynamic to drive. Opel Zafira engine produces 50 HP more power than Renault Grand Scenic, whereas torque is 120 NM more than Renault Grand Scenic. Thanks to more power Opel Zafira reaches 100 km/h speed 3.9 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 6.2 | 5.3 | |
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The Renault Grand Scenic is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Opel Zafira 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 Opel Zafira could require 135 litres more fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 58 litres | 60 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 930 km in combined cycle | 1130 km in combined cycle | |
| 1090 km on highway | 1300 km on highway | ||
| Renault Grand Scenic gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
Engines | |||
| Engine production duration: | 6 years | 4 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 3 other car models, including Opel Astra, Opel Vectra, Opel Signum | Installed on at least 8 other car models, including Renault Scenic, Renault Clio, Nissan Almera, Nissan Micra, Suzuki Jimny | |
| 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: | yes | no | |
| The Opel Zafira 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: | 4.47 m | 4.49 m | |
| Width: | 1.80 m | 1.81 m | |
| Height: | 1.64 m | 1.64 m | |
| Both cars are similar in size. Opel Zafira is 2 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 | 513 litres | |
| Trunk capacity with 7 seats: | 140 litres | 513 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
1820 litres | 2015 litres | |
| In 7-seat version Renault Grand Scenic has more luggage space (by 373 litres). The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in Renault Grand Scenic (by 195 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`190 | 2`165 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | average | no data | |
| Average price (€): | 1800 | 1800 | |
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