Opel Zafira 2000 vs Renault Scenic 2001
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 2.0 Diesel | 1.9 Diesel | |
| 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 | 105 HP | |
| Torque: | 230 NM | 200 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 14 seconds | 12.8 seconds | |
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Renault Scenic is a more dynamic driving. Opel Zafira engine produces 4 HP less power than Renault Scenic, but torque is 30 NM more than Renault Scenic. Due to the lower power, Opel Zafira reaches 100 km/h speed 1.2 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 6.6 | 5.9 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 6.8 l/100km | 6.7 l/100km | |
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The Renault Scenic is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Opel Zafira consumes 0.7 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Renault Scenic, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Opel Zafira could require 105 litres more fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Opel Zafira consumes 0.1 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Renault Scenic. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 58 litres | 60 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 870 km in combined cycle | 1010 km in combined cycle | |
| 1050 km on highway | 1220 km on highway | ||
| 850 km with real consumption | 890 km with real consumption | ||
| Renault Scenic gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
Engines | |||
| Engine production duration: | 5 years | 8 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 2 other car models, including Opel Astra, Opel Signum | Installed on at least 11 other car models, including Volvo V40, Renault Laguna, Volvo S40, Mitsubishi Carisma | |
| 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. | |||
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`300 | |
| 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 | 1000 | |
| Rating in user reviews: | 7.7/10 | 6.3/10 | |
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