Renault Grand Scenic 2012 vs Mitsubishi Outlander 2012
| Body: | Minivan / MPV | Crossover / SUV | |
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| Crossovers and SUVs have better off-road capabilities (higher ground clearance, can have 4x4 drive), they are preferable for driving on unpaved roads and rural areas. Also, the driver's seating position is higher in a crossover or SUVs, which provides better visibility also in city. This usually comes at the cost of higher fuel consumption, increased weight and higher maintenance costs. | |||
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
| Engine: | 1.5 Diesel | 2.0 Petrol | |
| Diesel (Renault Grand Scenic) engines typically outperform gasoline engines in terms of fuel efficiency and low-end torque. This makes them more economical and better suited for towing or long-distance travel. However, gasoline (Mitsubishi Outlander) engines mostly are lighter, quieter, and offer better acceleration and responsiveness, especially in smaller vehicles. For more information, see the article "Diesel or Petrol: Fuel Economy and Key Differences." | |||
| 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 | 147 HP | |
| Torque: | 240 NM | 195 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 13.6 seconds | 11.5 seconds | |
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Mitsubishi Outlander is a more dynamic driving. Renault Grand Scenic engine produces 37 HP less power than Mitsubishi Outlander, but torque is 45 NM more than Mitsubishi Outlander. Due to the lower power, Renault Grand Scenic reaches 100 km/h speed 2.1 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 4.7 | 7.5 | |
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The Renault Grand Scenic is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Renault Grand Scenic consumes 2.8 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Mitsubishi Outlander, which means that by driving the Renault Grand Scenic over 15,000 km in a year you can save 420 litres of fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 60 litres | 63 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 1270 km in combined cycle | 840 km in combined cycle | |
| 1390 km on highway | 940 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 | 20 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 3 other car models, including Mitsubishi Lancer, Mitsubishi ASX, Peugeot 4008 | |
| 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 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 | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.57 m | 4.66 m | |
| Width: | 1.85 m | 1.80 m | |
| Height: | 1.65 m | 1.68 m | |
| Renault Grand Scenic is 8 cm shorter than the Mitsubishi Outlander, 5 cm wider, while the height of Renault Grand Scenic is 4 cm lower. | |||
| Seats: | 7 seats | no data | |
| Trunk capacity: | 645 litres | 591 litres | |
| Trunk capacity with 7 seats: | 645 litres | no data | |
| Trunk capacity with 5 seats: | no data | 591 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
2063 litres | no data | |
| Turning diameter: | 11.3 meters | 10.6 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Renault Grand Scenic is 0.7 metres more than that of the Mitsubishi Outlander, which means Renault Grand Scenic can be harder to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 2`230 | 1`985 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | no data | below average | |
| Average price (€): | 4400 | 8200 | |
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