Renault Grand Scenic 2012 vs Chevrolet Orlando 2011
| Gearbox: | Manual | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 1.5 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: | 110 HP | 163 HP | |
| Torque: | 260 NM | 360 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 12.8 seconds | 10 seconds | |
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Chevrolet Orlando is a more dynamic driving. Renault Grand Scenic engine produces 53 HP less power than Chevrolet Orlando, whereas torque is 100 NM less than Chevrolet Orlando. Due to the lower power, Renault Grand Scenic reaches 100 km/h speed 2.8 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 4.1 | 6.0 | |
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The Renault Grand Scenic is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Renault Grand Scenic consumes 1.9 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Chevrolet Orlando, which means that by driving the Renault Grand Scenic over 15,000 km in a year you can save 285 litres of fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 60 litres | 64 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 1460 km in combined cycle | 1060 km in combined cycle | |
| 1530 km on highway | 1300 km on highway | ||
| Renault Grand Scenic gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
Engines | |||
| Engine production duration: | 8 years | 5 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 22 other car models, including Nissan Qashqai, Renault Laguna, Renault Scenic, Dacia Duster, Nissan Juke | Used also on Chevrolet Cruze | |
| 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 Chevrolet Orlando 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: | 4.57 m | 4.65 m | |
| Width: | 1.85 m | 1.88 m | |
| Height: | 1.65 m | 1.63 m | |
| Both cars are similar in size. Renault Grand Scenic is 8 cm shorter than the Chevrolet Orlando, 3 cm narrower, while the height of Renault Grand Scenic is 1 cm higher. | |||
| Seats: | 7 seats | 7 seats | |
| Trunk capacity: | 645 litres | 458 litres | |
| Trunk capacity with 7 seats: | 645 litres | 458 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
2063 litres | 458 litres | |
| In 7-seat version Renault Grand Scenic has more luggage space (by 187 litres). The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in Renault Grand Scenic (by 1605 litres). | |||
| Turning diameter: | 11.3 meters | 11.3 meters | |
| Power steering: | Electric power steering | Hydraulic power steering | |
| Electric power steering is simpler, quieter, more fuel-efficient, more configurable and provides additional features such as auto-steering for lane assist and parking. The disadvantages of electric power steering are possible overheating under prolonged load conditions and insufficient feedback (feeling) during steering. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 2`200 | 2`287 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | no data | no data | |
| Average price (€): | 4600 | 6200 | |
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