Opel Zafira 2000 vs Renault Scenic 2002
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 2.0 Diesel | 1.8 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: | 101 HP | 115 HP | |
| Torque: | 230 NM | 164 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 14 seconds | 10.9 seconds | |
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Renault Scenic is a more dynamic driving. Opel Zafira engine produces 14 HP less power than Renault Scenic, but torque is 66 NM more than Renault Scenic. Due to the lower power, Opel Zafira reaches 100 km/h speed 3.1 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 6.6 | 7.8 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 6.8 l/100km | 8.3 l/100km | |
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The Opel Zafira is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Opel Zafira consumes 1.2 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 180 litres of fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Opel Zafira consumes 1.5 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Renault Scenic. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 58 litres | 60 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 870 km in combined cycle | 760 km in combined cycle | |
| 1050 km on highway | 950 km on highway | ||
| 850 km with real consumption | 720 km with real consumption | ||
| Opel Zafira gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
Engines | |||
| Engine production duration: | 5 years | 7 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 2 other car models, including Opel Astra, Opel Signum | Used also on Renault Megane | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. Opel Zafira might be a better choice in this respect. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.32 m | 4.17 m | |
| Width: | 1.74 m | 1.70 m | |
| Height: | 1.63 m | 1.68 m | |
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Opel Zafira is larger, but lower. Opel Zafira is 15 cm longer than the Renault Scenic, 4 cm wider, while the height of Opel Zafira is 5 cm lower. | |||
| Seats: | 7 seats | no data | |
| Trunk capacity: | 145 litres | no data | |
| Trunk capacity with 7 seats: | 145 litres | no data | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
1700 litres | no data | |
| 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. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 2`020 | 1`350 | |
| Safety: | |||
| Quality: | below average | low | |
| Opel Zafira has slightly fewer faults. Deffect rate in annual technical inspection is similar for both cars, it's slightly higher for Renault Scenic, so Opel Zafira quality could be a bit better. | |||
| Average price (€): | 1000 | 1200 | |
| Rating in user reviews: | 7.7/10 | 6.3/10 | |
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