Renault Grand Scenic 2012 vs Citroen C8 2008
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 1.5 Diesel | 2.0 Diesel | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing belt | Timing chain and belt | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 110 HP | 138 HP | |
| Torque: | 260 NM | 320 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 12.8 seconds | 12.5 seconds | |
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Citroen C8 is a more dynamic driving. Renault Grand Scenic engine produces 28 HP less power than Citroen C8, whereas torque is 60 NM less than Citroen C8. Due to the lower power, Renault Grand Scenic reaches 100 km/h speed 0.3 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 4.1 | 7.1 | |
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The Renault Grand Scenic is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Renault Grand Scenic consumes 3 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Citroen C8, which means that by driving the Renault Grand Scenic over 15,000 km in a year you can save 450 litres of fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 60 litres | 80 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 1460 km in combined cycle | 1120 km in combined cycle | |
| 1530 km on highway | 1330 km on highway | ||
| Renault Grand Scenic gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
| Read the article "Fuel Efficiency: How to Reduce Fuel Consumption" to learn more about fuel economy. | |||
Engines | |||
| Engine production duration: | 8 years | 11 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 22 other car models, including Nissan Qashqai, Renault Laguna, Renault Scenic, Dacia Duster, Nissan Juke | Installed on at least 7 other car models, including Peugeot 307, Peugeot 308, Peugeot 407, Citroen C5, Citroen C4 | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. | |||
| Hydraulic tappets: | no | yes | |
| The Citroen C8 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 Grand Scenic 2012 1.5 engine: The engine has many modifications, is sufficiently common and spare parts are available. The fuel consumption/power ratio is good. The fuel injection system can be a problem and the timing belt change interval ... More about Renault Grand Scenic 2012 1.5 engine Citroen C8 2008 2.0 engine: The 2.0 HDI (DW10BTED4) engine is reliable and durable, with few issues in its mechanical components, but it does have some recurring problems. Early models featured a short camshaft timing chain that was prone to ... More about Citroen C8 2008 2.0 engine | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.57 m | 4.73 m | |
| Width: | 1.85 m | 1.85 m | |
| Height: | 1.65 m | 1.86 m | |
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Renault Grand Scenic is smaller. Renault Grand Scenic is 15 cm shorter than the Citroen C8, width is practically the same , while the height of Renault Grand Scenic is 21 cm lower. | |||
| Seats: | 7 seats | 7 seats | |
| Trunk capacity: | 645 litres | 480 litres | |
| Trunk capacity with 7 seats: | 645 litres | 480 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down, if possible |
2063 litres | 2948 litres | |
| In 7-seat version Renault Grand Scenic has more luggage space (by 165 litres). The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in Citroen C8 (by 885 litres). | |||
| Turning diameter: | 11.3 meters | 10.9 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Renault Grand Scenic is 0.4 metres more than that of the Citroen C8, which means Renault Grand Scenic can be harder to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| 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: | 2`200 kg | 2`530 kg | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | no data | no data | |
| Average price (€): | 3800 | 4000 | |
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