Renault Grand Scenic 2016 vs Dacia Lodgy 2012
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 1.6 Diesel | 1.5 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: | 160 HP | 90 HP | |
| Torque: | 380 NM | 200 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 10.7 seconds | 12.4 seconds | |
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Renault Grand Scenic is more dynamic to drive. Renault Grand Scenic engine produces 70 HP more power than Dacia Lodgy, whereas torque is 180 NM more than Dacia Lodgy. Thanks to more power Renault Grand Scenic reaches 100 km/h speed 1.7 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 4.7 | 4.2 | |
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The Dacia Lodgy is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Renault Grand Scenic consumes 0.5 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Dacia Lodgy, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Renault Grand Scenic could require 75 litres more fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 53 litres | 50 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 1120 km in combined cycle | 1190 km in combined cycle | |
| 1200 km on highway | 1310 km on highway | ||
| Dacia Lodgy 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 | 8 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 2 other car models, including Renault Scenic, Renault Espace | Installed on at least 22 other car models, including Nissan Qashqai, Renault Laguna, Renault Scenic, Dacia Duster, Nissan Juke | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. | |||
| 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. | |||
| Dacia Lodgy 2012 1.5 engine: The engine has many modifications, is sufficiently common and spare parts are available. The fuel consumption/power ratio is good. The fuel injection system can be a problem and the timing belt change interval ... More about Dacia Lodgy 2012 1.5 engine | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.63 m | 4.50 m | |
| Width: | 1.87 m | 1.75 m | |
| Height: | 1.66 m | 1.68 m | |
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Renault Grand Scenic is larger, but slightly lower. Renault Grand Scenic is 14 cm longer than the Dacia Lodgy, 12 cm wider, while the height of Renault Grand Scenic is 2 cm lower. | |||
| Seats: | 7 seats | 7 seats | |
| Trunk capacity: | 533 litres | 827 litres | |
| Trunk capacity with 7 seats: | 533 litres | 827 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
1737 litres | no data | |
| In 7-seat version Dacia Lodgy has more luggage space (by 294 litres). | |||
| Turning diameter: | 11.4 meters | 11.1 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Renault Grand Scenic is 0.3 metres more than that of the Dacia Lodgy. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 2`340 | 1`870 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | no data | low | |
| Average price (€): | 12 000 | 7000 | |
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