Renault Grand Scenic 2006 vs Opel Zafira 2005
| 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: | 150 HP | 120 HP | |
| Torque: | 340 NM | 280 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 9.8 seconds | 12.2 seconds | |
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Renault Grand Scenic is more dynamic to drive. Renault Grand Scenic engine produces 30 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 2.4 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 5.8 | 6.1 | |
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The Renault Grand Scenic is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Renault Grand Scenic consumes 0.3 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 45 litres of fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 60 litres | 58 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 1030 km in combined cycle | 950 km in combined cycle | |
| 1200 km on highway | 1110 km on highway | ||
| Renault Grand Scenic gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
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. | |||
| 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 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: | 4.50 m | 4.47 m | |
| Width: | 1.81 m | 1.80 m | |
| Height: | 1.64 m | 1.64 m | |
| Both cars are similar in size. Renault Grand Scenic is 3 cm longer than the Opel Zafira, 1 cm wider the height of the cars does not differ significantly. | |||
| Seats: | 7 seats | 7 seats | |
| Trunk capacity: | 533 litres | 140 litres | |
| Trunk capacity with 7 seats: | 533 litres | 140 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
1960 litres | 1820 litres | |
| In 7-seat version Renault Grand Scenic has more luggage space (by 393 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`215 | 2`180 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | no data | average | |
| Average price (€): | 2000 | 1600 | |
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