Renault Grand Scenic 2006 vs Opel Zafira 2008
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 1.9 Diesel | 1.8 Petrol | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 130 HP | 140 HP | |
| Torque: | 300 NM | 175 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 9.6 seconds | 11.5 seconds | |
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Renault Grand Scenic is more dynamic to drive. Renault Grand Scenic engine produces 10 HP less power than Opel Zafira, but torque is 125 NM more than Opel Zafira. Despite less power, Renault Grand Scenic reaches 100 km/h speed 1.9 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 6.0 | 7.4 | |
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The Renault Grand Scenic is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Renault Grand Scenic consumes 1.4 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 210 litres of fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 60 litres | 58 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 1000 km in combined cycle | 780 km in combined cycle | |
| 1150 km on highway | 960 km on highway | ||
| Renault Grand Scenic gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
| Ground clearance: | 130 mm (5.1 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. | |||
| Opel Zafira 2008 1.8 engine: Reliable and easy to repair engine, spare parts available. Main problems - oil leaks from heat exchanger and faulty phase regulator. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.50 m | 4.48 m | |
| Width: | 1.81 m | 1.80 m | |
| Height: | 1.64 m | 1.63 m | |
| Both cars are similar in size. Renault Grand Scenic is 2 cm longer than the Opel Zafira, width is practically the same , while the height of Renault Grand Scenic is 1 cm higher. | |||
| Seats: | 7 seats | no data | |
| Trunk capacity: | 533 litres | 540 litres | |
| Trunk capacity with 7 seats: | 533 litres | no data | |
| Trunk capacity with 5 seats: | no data | 540 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
1960 litres | 1820 litres | |
| The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in Renault Grand Scenic (by 140 litres). | |||
| Turning diameter: | 10.7 meters | 11.1 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Renault Grand Scenic is 0.4 metres less than that of the Opel Zafira, which means Renault Grand Scenic can be easier to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 2`195 | 2`080 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | no data | average | |
| Average price (€): | 2000 | 2800 | |
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