Renault Grand Scenic 2009 vs Opel Zafira 2008
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 1.6 Petrol | 1.6 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing belt | Timing belt | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 110 HP | 115 HP | |
| Torque: | 151 NM | 155 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 12 seconds | 13.4 seconds | |
| Renault Grand Scenic engine produces 5 HP less power than Opel Zafira, whereas torque is 4 NM less than Opel Zafira. Despite less power, Renault Grand Scenic reaches 100 km/h speed 1.4 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 7.5 | 7.1 | |
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The Opel Zafira is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Renault Grand Scenic consumes 0.4 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Opel Zafira, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Renault Grand Scenic could require 60 litres more fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 60 litres | 58 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 800 km in combined cycle | 810 km in combined cycle | |
| 980 km on highway | 1000 km on highway | ||
| 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: | 26 years | 4 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 7 other car models, including Renault Laguna, Renault Scenic, Renault Clio, Dacia Duster | Installed on at least 2 other car models, including Opel Astra, Opel Insignia | |
| 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 1.6 engine: The engine is very robust and long-lived, up to half a million kilometres, and can suffer minor damage, but overall it is quite reliable. Fuel consumption is relatively high for these engines, but they are not ... More about Renault Grand Scenic 2009 1.6 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`067 | 2`075 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | no data | average | |
| Average price (€): | 3400 | 2800 | |
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