Renault Grand Scenic 2009 vs Opel Zafira 2008
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 1.5 Diesel | 1.7 Diesel | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing belt | Timing belt | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 110 HP | 110 HP | |
| Torque: | 240 NM | 260 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 12.5 seconds | 13.4 seconds | |
| Renault Grand Scenic and Opel Zafira have the same engine power, but Renault Grand Scenic torque is 20 NM less than Opel Zafira. Renault Grand Scenic reaches 100 km/h speed 0.9 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 5.2 | 5.7 | |
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The Renault Grand Scenic is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Renault Grand Scenic consumes 0.5 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Opel Zafira, which means that by driving the Renault Grand Scenic over 15,000 km in a year you can save 75 litres of fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 60 litres | 58 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 1150 km in combined cycle | 1010 km in combined cycle | |
| 1330 km on highway | 1180 km on highway | ||
| Renault Grand Scenic gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
| Ground clearance: | 120 mm (4.7 inches) | 150 mm (5.9 inches) | |
| Because of the higher ground clearance, Opel Zafira 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 Opel Zafira version does not have 4x4 drive, which is very important in poor road conditions. | |||
Engines | |||
| Engine production duration: | 8 years | 2 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 Opel Astra | |
| 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 | 4.48 m | |
| Width: | 1.85 m | 1.80 m | |
| Height: | 1.65 m | 1.63 m | |
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Renault Grand Scenic is larger. Renault Grand Scenic is 8 cm longer than the Opel Zafira, 4 cm wider, while the height of Renault Grand Scenic is 2 cm higher. | |||
| Seats: | 7 seats | no data | |
| Trunk capacity: | 208 litres | 540 litres | |
| Trunk capacity with 7 seats: | 208 litres | no data | |
| Trunk capacity with 5 seats: | no data | 540 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
2063 litres | 1820 litres | |
| The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in Renault Grand Scenic (by 243 litres). | |||
| Turning diameter: | 11.3 meters | 11.1 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Renault Grand Scenic is 0.2 metres more than that of the Opel Zafira. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 2`121 | 2`180 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | no data | average | |
| Average price (€): | 3400 | 2800 | |
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