Renault Grand Scenic 2004 vs Toyota Avensis Verso 2003
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 1.6 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: | 115 HP | 150 HP | |
| Torque: | 152 NM | 192 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 12.9 seconds | 11.4 seconds | |
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Toyota Avensis Verso is a more dynamic driving. Renault Grand Scenic engine produces 35 HP less power than Toyota Avensis Verso, whereas torque is 40 NM less than Toyota Avensis Verso. Due to the lower power, Renault Grand Scenic reaches 100 km/h speed 1.5 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 7.4 | 8.6 | |
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The Renault Grand Scenic is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Renault Grand Scenic consumes 1.2 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Toyota Avensis Verso, which means that by driving the Renault Grand Scenic over 15,000 km in a year you can save 180 litres of fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 60 litres | 60 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 810 km in combined cycle | 690 km in combined cycle | |
| 960 km on highway | 880 km on highway | ||
| Renault Grand Scenic 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) | 150 mm (5.9 inches) | |
| Because of the higher ground clearance, Toyota Avensis Verso 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 Toyota Avensis Verso version does not have 4x4 drive, which is very important in poor road conditions. | |||
Engines | |||
| Engine production duration: | 26 years | 14 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 7 other car models, including Renault Laguna, Renault Scenic, Renault Clio, Dacia Duster | Installed on at least 2 other car models, including Toyota Avensis, Toyota RAV4 | |
| 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 2004 1.6 engine: The engine is very robust and long-lived, up to half a million kilometres, and can suffer minor damage, but overall it is quite reliable. Fuel consumption is relatively high for these engines, but they are not ... More about Renault Grand Scenic 2004 1.6 engine Toyota Avensis Verso 2003 2.0 engine: The 2.0-liter gasoline engine debuted in 2000 as a replacement for the 3S-FE. It features an aluminum block with cast-iron liners and an open cooling jacket, an aluminum 16-valve DOHC cylinder head without hydraulic lifters, and a chain-driven timing system. Most versions of ... More about Toyota Avensis Verso 2003 2.0 engine | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.49 m | 4.69 m | |
| Width: | 1.81 m | 1.76 m | |
| Height: | 1.64 m | 1.68 m | |
| Renault Grand Scenic is 20 cm shorter than the Toyota Avensis Verso, 5 cm wider, while the height of Renault Grand Scenic is 4 cm lower. | |||
| Seats: | 7 seats | 7 seats | |
| Trunk capacity: | 513 litres | 282 litres | |
| Trunk capacity with 7 seats: | 513 litres | 282 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
2015 litres | 2422 litres | |
| In 7-seat version Renault Grand Scenic has more luggage space (by 231 litres). The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in Toyota Avensis Verso (by 407 litres). | |||
| Turning diameter: | 10.7 meters | 11 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Renault Grand Scenic is 0.3 metres less than that of the Toyota Avensis Verso. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 2`120 | no data | |
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| Average price (€): | 1600 | 1600 | |
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