Renault Grand Scenic 2004 vs Opel Astra 2007
| Body: | Minivan / MPV | Estate car / wagon | |
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| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
| Engine: | 1.6 Petrol | 1.6 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing belt | Timing belt | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 115 HP | 115 HP | |
| Torque: | 152 NM | 155 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 12.9 seconds | 12 seconds | |
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Opel Astra is a more dynamic driving. Renault Grand Scenic and Opel Astra have the same engine power, but Renault Grand Scenic torque is 3 NM less than Opel Astra. Renault Grand Scenic reaches 100 km/h speed 0.9 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 7.4 | 6.6 | |
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The Opel Astra is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Renault Grand Scenic consumes 0.8 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Opel Astra, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Renault Grand Scenic could require 120 litres more fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 60 litres | 52 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 810 km in combined cycle | 780 km in combined cycle | |
| 960 km on highway | 980 km on highway | ||
| Ground clearance: | 130 mm (5.1 inches) | 160 mm (6.3 inches) | |
| Because of the higher ground clearance, Opel Astra 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 Opel Astra version does not have 4x4 drive, which is very important in poor road conditions. | |||
Engines | |||
| Engine production duration: | 26 years | 4 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 Opel Zafira, Opel Insignia | |
| 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 | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.49 m | 4.52 m | |
| Width: | 1.81 m | 1.75 m | |
| Height: | 1.64 m | 1.50 m | |
| Renault Grand Scenic is 3 cm shorter than the Opel Astra, 6 cm wider, while the height of Renault Grand Scenic is 14 cm higher. | |||
| Seats: | 7 seats | no data | |
| Trunk capacity: | 513 litres | 500 litres | |
| Trunk capacity with 7 seats: | 513 litres | no data | |
| Trunk capacity with 5 seats: | no data | 500 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
2015 litres | 1590 litres | |
| The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in Renault Grand Scenic (by 425 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 Opel Astra. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 2`120 | 1`840 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | no data | average | |
| Average price (€): | 1600 | 1800 | |
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