Renault Grand Scenic 2006 vs Mazda 5 2005
| 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 | 185 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 12.1 seconds | 10.8 seconds | |
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Mazda 5 is a more dynamic driving. Renault Grand Scenic engine produces 10 HP less power than Mazda 5, but torque is 6 NM more than Mazda 5. Due to the lower power, Renault Grand Scenic reaches 100 km/h speed 1.3 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 8.6 | 8.2 | |
| Renault Grand Scenic consumes 0.4 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Mazda 5, 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 | 60 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 690 km in combined cycle | 730 km in combined cycle | |
| 890 km on highway | 900 km on highway | ||
| Mazda 5 gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
| Read the article "Fuel Efficiency: How to Reduce Fuel Consumption" to learn more about fuel economy. | |||
| Ground clearance: | 130 mm (5.1 inches) | 140 mm (5.5 inches) | |
| Because of the higher ground clearance, Mazda 5 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 Mazda 5 version does not have 4x4 drive, which is very important in poor road conditions. | |||
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 370'000 km | 430'000 km | |
| Engine resource depends largely on regular maintenance and the quality of the oils and fuels used, but under equal conditions the average life of a Mazda 5 engine could be longer. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 11 years | 7 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 4 other car models, including Renault Laguna, Renault Scenic, Renault Megane, Renault Espace | Used also on Mazda 6 | |
| 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 | 4.56 m | |
| Width: | 1.81 m | 1.76 m | |
| Height: | 1.64 m | 1.66 m | |
| Renault Grand Scenic is 6 cm shorter than the Mazda 5, 5 cm wider, while the height of Renault Grand Scenic is 2 cm lower. | |||
| Seats: | 7 seats | 7 seats | |
| Trunk capacity: | 533 litres | 112 litres | |
| Trunk capacity with 7 seats: | 533 litres | 112 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
1960 litres | 1566 litres | |
| In 7-seat version Renault Grand Scenic has more luggage space (by 421 litres). The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in Renault Grand Scenic (by 394 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 Mazda 5. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 2`180 | 2`100 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | no data | average | |
| Average price (€): | 1800 | 1200 | |
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