Renault Grand Scenic 2006 vs Kia Carens 2006
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 2.0 Petrol | 2.0 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing belt | Timing chain | |
| Timing belt usually needs to be replaced more often than the chain, but it is usually significantly cheaper. Timing belt motors are generally quieter and less vibrating than chain motors. | |||
Performance | |||
| Power: | 135 HP | 145 HP | |
| Torque: | 191 NM | 192 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 12.1 seconds | 11 seconds | |
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Kia Carens is a more dynamic driving. Renault Grand Scenic engine produces 10 HP less power than Kia Carens, whereas torque is 1 NM less than Kia Carens. Due to the lower power, Renault Grand Scenic reaches 100 km/h speed 1.1 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 8.6 | 8.1 | |
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The Kia Carens is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Renault Grand Scenic consumes 0.5 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Kia Carens, 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 | 60 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 690 km in combined cycle | 740 km in combined cycle | |
| 890 km on highway | 900 km on highway | ||
| Kia Carens gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
| Read the article "Fuel Efficiency: How to Reduce Fuel Consumption" to learn more about fuel economy. | |||
Engines | |||
| Engine production duration: | 11 years | 8 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 4 other car models, including Renault Laguna, Renault Scenic, Renault Megane, Renault Espace | Installed on at least 2 other car models, including Kia Optima, Kia Magentis | |
| 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: | yes | no | |
| The Renault Grand Scenic 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 2006 2.0 engine: The F4R 2.0 engine is a relatively simple and reliable unit, capable of lasting up to 400,000 km with proper maintenance. Its design is straightforward, and service is generally accessible. However, several recurring issues ... More about Renault Grand Scenic 2006 2.0 engine | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.50 m | 4.55 m | |
| Width: | 1.81 m | 1.80 m | |
| Height: | 1.64 m | 1.65 m | |
| Both cars are similar in size. Renault Grand Scenic is 5 cm shorter than the Kia Carens, 1 cm wider, while the height of Renault Grand Scenic is 1 cm lower. | |||
| Seats: | 7 seats | no data | |
| Trunk capacity: | 533 litres | 400 litres | |
| Trunk capacity with 7 seats: | 533 litres | no data | |
| Trunk capacity with 5 seats: | no data | 400 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
1960 litres | 2106 litres | |
| The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in Kia Carens (by 146 litres). | |||
| Turning diameter: | 10.7 meters | 10.6 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Renault Grand Scenic is 0.1 metres more than that of the Kia Carens. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 2`180 | 2`155 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | no data | no data | |
| Average price (€): | 2000 | 3000 | |
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