Renault Grand Scenic 2004 vs Toyota Verso 2009
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 1.6 Petrol | 1.6 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 | 132 HP | |
| Torque: | 152 NM | 160 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 12.9 seconds | 11.7 seconds | |
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Toyota Verso is a more dynamic driving. Renault Grand Scenic engine produces 17 HP less power than Toyota Verso, whereas torque is 8 NM less than Toyota Verso. Due to the lower power, Renault Grand Scenic reaches 100 km/h speed 1.2 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 7.4 | 6.7 | |
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The Toyota Verso is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Renault Grand Scenic consumes 0.7 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Toyota Verso, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Renault Grand Scenic could require 105 litres more fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 60 litres | 60 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 810 km in combined cycle | 890 km in combined cycle | |
| 960 km on highway | 1070 km on highway | ||
| Toyota Verso gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
| Read the article "Fuel Efficiency: How to Reduce Fuel Consumption" to learn more about fuel economy. | |||
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 420'000 km | 350'000 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 Renault Grand Scenic engine could be longer. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 26 years | 16 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 7 other car models, including Renault Laguna, Renault Scenic, Renault Clio, Dacia Duster | Installed on at least 3 other car models, including Toyota Avensis, Toyota Corolla, Toyota Auris | |
| 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: | no | yes | |
| The Toyota Verso 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 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 Verso 2009 1.6 engine: Owners of vehicles with this engine most frequently report excessive oil consumption. The timing chain has a relatively short lifespan, with many owners needing to replace it between 150,000 and 200,000 km. ... More about Toyota Verso 2009 1.6 engine | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.49 m | 4.44 m | |
| Width: | 1.81 m | 1.79 m | |
| Height: | 1.64 m | 1.62 m | |
| Both cars are similar in size. Renault Grand Scenic is 5 cm longer than the Toyota Verso, 2 cm wider, while the height of Renault Grand Scenic is 2 cm higher. | |||
| Seats: | 7 seats | 7 seats | |
| Trunk capacity: | 513 litres | 178 litres | |
| Trunk capacity with 7 seats: | 513 litres | 178 litres | |
| Trunk capacity with 5 seats: | no data | 484 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
2015 litres | 1696 litres | |
| In 7-seat version Renault Grand Scenic has more luggage space (by 335 litres). The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in Renault Grand Scenic (by 319 litres). | |||
| Turning diameter: | 10.7 meters | 11.2 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Renault Grand Scenic is 0.5 metres less than that of the Toyota Verso, which means Renault Grand Scenic can be easier to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 2`120 | 2`125 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | no data | above average | |
| Average price (€): | 1600 | 5400 | |
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