Renault Grand Scenic 2009 vs Mazda 5 2008
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 1.5 Diesel | 2.0 Diesel | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing belt | Timing belt | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 110 HP | 143 HP | |
| Torque: | 240 NM | 360 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 12.5 seconds | 11 seconds | |
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Mazda 5 is a more dynamic driving. Renault Grand Scenic engine produces 33 HP less power than Mazda 5, whereas torque is 120 NM less than Mazda 5. Due to the lower power, Renault Grand Scenic reaches 100 km/h speed 1.5 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 5.2 | 6.1 | |
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The Renault Grand Scenic is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Renault Grand Scenic consumes 0.9 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Mazda 5, which means that by driving the Renault Grand Scenic over 15,000 km in a year you can save 135 litres of fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 60 litres | 60 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 1150 km in combined cycle | 980 km in combined cycle | |
| 1330 km on highway | 1110 km on highway | ||
| Renault Grand Scenic gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
| Ground clearance: | 120 mm (4.7 inches) | 140 mm (5.5 inches) | |
| Because of the higher ground clearance, Mazda 5 can perform better on bad roads - it can go over higher obstacles and bumps. At the same time, the higher ground clearance can reduce stability and handling on paved roads, especially at higher speeds. Note, however, that this Mazda 5 version does not have 4x4 drive, which is very important in poor road conditions. | |||
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 | Installed on at least 2 other car models, including Mazda 6, Mazda 3 | |
| 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 2009 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 2009 1.5 engine | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.56 m | 4.51 m | |
| Width: | 1.85 m | 1.76 m | |
| Height: | 1.65 m | 1.67 m | |
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Renault Grand Scenic is larger, but slightly lower. Renault Grand Scenic is 6 cm longer than the Mazda 5, 9 cm wider, while the height of Renault Grand Scenic is 2 cm lower. | |||
| Seats: | 7 seats | 7 seats | |
| Trunk capacity: | 208 litres | 112 litres | |
| Trunk capacity with 7 seats: | 208 litres | 112 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
2063 litres | 1566 litres | |
| In 7-seat version Renault Grand Scenic has more luggage space (by 96 litres). The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in Renault Grand Scenic (by 497 litres). | |||
| 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 Mazda 5, which means Renault Grand Scenic can be harder to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 2`121 | 2`250 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | no data | below average | |
| Average price (€): | 3400 | 2600 | |
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