Renault Grand Scenic 2009 vs Renault Grand Espace 2010
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 1.6 Petrol | 2.0 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing belt | Timing belt | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 110 HP | 170 HP | |
| Torque: | 151 NM | 270 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 12 seconds | 9.7 seconds | |
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Renault Grand Espace is a more dynamic driving. Renault Grand Scenic engine produces 60 HP less power than Renault Grand Espace, whereas torque is 119 NM less than Renault Grand Espace. Due to the lower power, Renault Grand Scenic reaches 100 km/h speed 2.3 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 7.5 | 8.8 | |
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The Renault Grand Scenic is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Renault Grand Scenic consumes 1.3 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Renault Grand Espace, which means that by driving the Renault Grand Scenic over 15,000 km in a year you can save 195 litres of fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 60 litres | 60 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 800 km in combined cycle | 680 km in combined cycle | |
| 980 km on highway | 830 km on highway | ||
| Renault Grand Scenic gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
| Ground clearance: | 120 mm (4.7 inches) | 175 mm (6.9 inches) | |
| Because of the higher ground clearance, Renault Grand Espace 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 Renault Grand Espace version does not have 4x4 drive, which is very important in poor road conditions. | |||
Engines | |||
| Engine production duration: | 26 years | 15 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 7 other car models, including Renault Laguna, Renault Scenic, Renault Clio, Dacia Duster | Installed on at least 6 other car models, including Renault Laguna, Renault Scenic, Renault Megane | |
| 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. | |||
| Hydraulic tappets: | no | yes | |
| The Renault Grand Espace engine has hydraulic tappets (lifters), providing quieter operation and no need for periodic adjustment, but they are more complex in design and can cause serious engine damage in case of failure. | |||
| 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 Renault Grand Espace 2010 2.0 engine: This engine offers a respectable lifespan for a turbocharged motor but comes with several recurring issues that demand attention. One common problem is oil consumption, which can result from hardened valve seals or, in later ... More about Renault Grand Espace 2010 2.0 engine | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.56 m | 4.86 m | |
| Width: | 1.85 m | 1.86 m | |
| Height: | 1.65 m | 1.75 m | |
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Renault Grand Scenic is smaller. Renault Grand Scenic is 30 cm shorter than the Renault Grand Espace, 2 cm narrower, while the height of Renault Grand Scenic is 10 cm lower. | |||
| Seats: | 7 seats | 7 seats | |
| Trunk capacity: | 208 litres | 456 litres | |
| Trunk capacity with 7 seats: | 208 litres | 456 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
2063 litres | 3050 litres | |
| In 7-seat version Renault Grand Espace has more luggage space (by 248 litres). The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in Renault Grand Espace (by 987 litres). | |||
| Turning diameter: | 11.3 meters | 11.4 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Renault Grand Scenic is 0.1 metres less than that of the Renault Grand Espace. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 2`067 | 2`530 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | no data | no data | |
| Average price (€): | 3400 | 5800 | |
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