Opel Zafira 2003 vs Renault Scenic 2004
| Gearbox: | Manual | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 2.2 Diesel | 1.6 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing belt | |
| Engine chain usually needs to be replaced less often than the timing belt, but the cost of replacing the chain is usually higher. Chain motors are considered to be more reliable, but noisier and more vibration generating. | |||
Performance | |||
| Power: | 125 HP | 115 HP | |
| Torque: | 280 NM | 152 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 11.5 seconds | 14.3 seconds | |
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Opel Zafira is more dynamic to drive. Opel Zafira engine produces 10 HP more power than Renault Scenic, whereas torque is 128 NM more than Renault Scenic. Thanks to more power Opel Zafira reaches 100 km/h speed 2.8 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 6.5 | 8.0 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 7.0 l/100km | 9.2 l/100km | |
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The Opel Zafira is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Opel Zafira consumes 1.5 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Renault Scenic, which means that by driving the Opel Zafira over 15,000 km in a year you can save 225 litres of fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Opel Zafira consumes 2.2 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Renault Scenic. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 58 litres | 60 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 890 km in combined cycle | 750 km in combined cycle | |
| 1070 km on highway | 950 km on highway | ||
| 820 km with real consumption | 650 km with real consumption | ||
| Opel Zafira gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
| Ground clearance: | 150 mm (5.9 inches) | 130 mm (5.1 inches) | |
| Because of the higher ground clearance, Opel Zafira 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 Opel Zafira version does not have 4x4 drive, which is very important in poor road conditions. | |||
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 480'000 km | 420'000 km | |
| Engine resource depends largely on regular maintenance and the quality of the oils and fuels used, but under equal conditions the average life of a Opel Zafira engine could be longer. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 5 years | 26 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 3 other car models, including Opel Astra, Opel Vectra, Opel Signum | Installed on at least 7 other car models, including Renault Laguna, Renault Clio, Dacia Duster | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. Renault 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. | |||
| Renault Scenic 2004 1.6 engine: The engine is very robust and long-lived, up to half a million kilometres, and can suffer minor damage, but overall it is quite reliable. Fuel consumption is relatively high for these engines, but they are not ... More about Renault Scenic 2004 1.6 engine | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.32 m | 4.26 m | |
| Width: | 1.74 m | 1.80 m | |
| Height: | 1.63 m | 1.62 m | |
| Opel Zafira is 6 cm longer than the Renault Scenic, 6 cm narrower, while the height of Opel Zafira is 1 cm higher. | |||
| Seats: | 7 seats | 5 seats | |
| Trunk capacity: | 150 litres | 430 litres | |
| Trunk capacity with 7 seats: | 150 litres | no data | |
| Trunk capacity with 5 seats: | no data | 430 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
1700 litres | 1840 litres | |
| The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in Renault Scenic (by 140 litres). | |||
| Turning diameter: | 10.5 meters | 10.7 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Opel Zafira is 0.2 metres less than that of the Renault Scenic. | |||
| Power steering: | Hydraulic power steering | Electric power steering | |
| Hydraulic power steering is technologically more complex, louder, increases fuel consumption and requires more servicing. It has the advantages of more power, less strain on the car's electrical system and better feedback (feeling) when steering. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 2`085 | 1`950 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | above average | low | |
| Opel Zafira has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Renault Scenic has serious deffects in 35 percent more cases than Opel Zafira, so Opel Zafira quality is probably significantly better | |||
| Average price (€): | 1200 | 1200 | |
| Rating in user reviews: | 7.8/10 | 5.4/10 | |
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