Renault Grand Scenic 2016 vs Dacia Lodgy 2017
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 1.7 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: | 150 HP | 107 HP | |
| Torque: | 340 NM | 260 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 10.6 seconds | 11.2 seconds | |
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Renault Grand Scenic is more dynamic to drive. Renault Grand Scenic engine produces 43 HP more power than Dacia Lodgy, whereas torque is 80 NM more than Dacia Lodgy. Thanks to more power Renault Grand Scenic reaches 100 km/h speed 0.6 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 4.8 | 4.0 | |
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The Dacia Lodgy is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Renault Grand Scenic consumes 0.8 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 120 litres more fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 53 litres | 50 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 1100 km in combined cycle | 1250 km in combined cycle | |
| 1230 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. | |||
| Ground clearance: | 117 mm (4.6 inches) | 120 mm (4.7 inches) | |
Engines | |||
| Engine production duration: | 9 years | 13 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 6 other car models, including Nissan X-Trail, Nissan Qashqai, Renault Scenic, Renault Megane | Installed on at least 16 other car models, including Nissan Qashqai, Renault Scenic, Renault Megane, Dacia Duster | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. Dacia Lodgy might be a better choice in this respect. | |||
| 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 2017 1.5 engine: The engine has undergone numerous modifications and is relatively commonplace, with a plentiful supply of spare parts. It exhibits an optimal fuel consumption/power ratio. However, the fuel injection system ... More about Dacia Lodgy 2017 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: | 5 seats | 7 seats | |
| Trunk capacity: | 718 litres | 207 litres | |
| Trunk capacity with 7 seats: | no data | 207 litres | |
| Trunk capacity with 5 seats: | 718 litres | 827 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
no data | 2617 litres | |
| In 5-seat version Dacia Lodgy has more luggage space (by 109 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. | |||
| Power steering: | Electric power steering | Hydraulic power steering | |
| Electric power steering is simpler, quieter, more fuel-efficient, more configurable and provides additional features such as auto-steering for lane assist and parking. The disadvantages of electric power steering are possible overheating under prolonged load conditions and insufficient feedback (feeling) during steering. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 2`320 | 1`896 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | no data | low | |
| Average price (€): | 11 400 | 10 800 | |
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