Renault Grand Scenic 2009 vs Opel Zafira 2010
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 2.0 Diesel | 1.9 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: | 160 HP | 150 HP | |
| Torque: | 380 NM | 320 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 9.3 seconds | 10.4 seconds | |
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Renault Grand Scenic is more dynamic to drive. Renault Grand Scenic engine produces 10 HP more power than Opel Zafira, whereas torque is 60 NM more than Opel Zafira. Thanks to more power Renault Grand Scenic reaches 100 km/h speed 1.1 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 6.6 | 6.1 | |
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The Opel Zafira is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Renault Grand Scenic consumes 0.5 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 75 litres more fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 60 litres | 58 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 900 km in combined cycle | 950 km in combined cycle | |
| 1070 km on highway | 1110 km on highway | ||
| Opel Zafira 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: | 14 years | 6 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 10 other car models, including Nissan X-Trail, Nissan Qashqai, Renault Laguna, Renault Scenic, Opel Vivaro | Installed on at least 3 other car models, including Opel Astra, Opel Vectra, Opel Signum | |
| 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 2.0 engine: The engine has a good power to fuel consumption ratio and, with careful maintenance, a long service life. The most common problems with these engines are with the fuel injection system and lubrication. | |||
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`251 | 2`205 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | no data | average | |
| Average price (€): | 3400 | 2800 | |
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