Renault Grand Scenic 2016 vs Kia Carens 2016
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 1.6 Diesel | 1.7 Diesel | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing chain | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 130 HP | 115 HP | |
| Torque: | 320 NM | 260 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 11.4 seconds | 13.2 seconds | |
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Renault Grand Scenic is more dynamic to drive. Renault Grand Scenic engine produces 15 HP more power than Kia Carens, whereas torque is 60 NM more than Kia Carens. Thanks to more power Renault Grand Scenic reaches 100 km/h speed 1.8 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 4.6 | 4.2 | |
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The Kia Carens is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Renault Grand Scenic consumes 0.4 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Kia Carens, 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: | 53 litres | 58 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 1150 km in combined cycle | 1380 km in combined cycle | |
| 1260 km on highway | 1480 km on highway | ||
| Kia Carens gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
| Read the article "Fuel Efficiency: How to Reduce Fuel Consumption" to learn more about fuel economy. | |||
Engines | |||
| Engine production duration: | 14 years | 9 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 7 other car models, including Nissan X-Trail, Nissan Qashqai, Renault Scenic, Renault Megane | Installed on at least 5 other car models, including Kia Sportage, Hyundai Tucson, Hyundai i40, Hyundai ix35, Kia Optima | |
| 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 2016 1.6 engine: This 1.6-liter diesel engine is a joint development by Renault-Nissan engineers. It features a cast-iron block, a 16-valve cylinder head with hydraulic lifters, a chain-driven timing system, and a Bosch Common ... More about Renault Grand Scenic 2016 1.6 engine | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.63 m | 4.53 m | |
| Width: | 1.87 m | 1.81 m | |
| Height: | 1.66 m | 1.61 m | |
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Renault Grand Scenic is larger. Renault Grand Scenic is 11 cm longer than the Kia Carens, 6 cm wider, while the height of Renault Grand Scenic is 5 cm higher. | |||
| Seats: | 7 seats | no data | |
| Trunk capacity: | 533 litres | 492 litres | |
| Trunk capacity with 7 seats: | 533 litres | no data | |
| Trunk capacity with 5 seats: | no data | 492 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
1737 litres | no data | |
| Turning diameter: | 11.4 meters | 10.8 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Renault Grand Scenic is 0.6 metres more than that of the Kia Carens, which means Renault Grand Scenic can be harder to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 2`270 | 2`240 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | no data | no data | |
| Average price (€): | 11 000 | 9000 | |
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