Renault Grand Scenic 2012 vs Volkswagen Touran 2010
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 1.6 Diesel | 1.6 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: | 130 HP | 90 HP | |
| Torque: | 320 NM | 230 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 10.5 seconds | 14.7 seconds | |
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Renault Grand Scenic is more dynamic to drive. Renault Grand Scenic engine produces 40 HP more power than Volkswagen Touran, whereas torque is 90 NM more than Volkswagen Touran. Thanks to more power Renault Grand Scenic reaches 100 km/h speed 4.2 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 4.4 | 5.1 | |
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The Renault Grand Scenic is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Renault Grand Scenic consumes 0.7 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Volkswagen Touran, which means that by driving the Renault Grand Scenic over 15,000 km in a year you can save 105 litres of fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 60 litres | 60 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 1360 km in combined cycle | 1170 km in combined cycle | |
| 1500 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 | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 350'000 km | 350'000 km | |
| Engine resource depends largely on regular maintenance and the quality of the oils and fuels used. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 14 years | 6 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 7 other car models, including Nissan X-Trail, Nissan Qashqai, Renault Scenic, Renault Megane | Installed on at least 7 other car models, including Volkswagen Golf, Volkswagen Polo, Audi A3, Skoda Fabia, Skoda Roomster | |
| 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. | |||
| Renault Grand Scenic 2012 1.6 engine: This 1.6-liter diesel engine is a joint development by Renault-Nissan engineers. It features a cast-iron block, a 16-valve cylinder head with hydraulic lifters, a chain-driven timing system, and a Bosch Common ... More about Renault Grand Scenic 2012 1.6 engine Volkswagen Touran 2010 1.6 engine: The 1.6 TDI turbo diesel engine is generally reliable, which is especially reassuring given its frequent use in commercial vehicles. Even under heavy use, it can exceed 500,000 km, provided that maintenance is performed regularly and ... More about Volkswagen Touran 2010 1.6 engine | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.57 m | 4.40 m | |
| Width: | 1.85 m | 1.79 m | |
| Height: | 1.65 m | 1.67 m | |
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Renault Grand Scenic is larger, but slightly lower. Renault Grand Scenic is 18 cm longer than the Volkswagen Touran, 5 cm wider, while the height of Renault Grand Scenic is 3 cm lower. | |||
| Seats: | 7 seats | 5 seats | |
| Trunk capacity: | 645 litres | 695 litres | |
| Trunk capacity with 7 seats: | 645 litres | 121 litres | |
| Trunk capacity with 5 seats: | no data | 695 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
2063 litres | 1989 litres | |
| In 7-seat version Renault Grand Scenic has more luggage space (by 524 litres). The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in Renault Grand Scenic (by 74 litres). | |||
| Turning diameter: | 11.3 meters | 11.2 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Renault Grand Scenic is 0.1 metres more than that of the Volkswagen Touran. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 2`249 | 2`170 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | no data | average | |
| Average price (€): | 4600 | 6600 | |
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