Renault Grand Scenic 2016 vs Kia Carens 2016
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 1.3 Petrol | 1.6 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing chain | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 160 HP | 135 HP | |
| Torque: | 270 NM | 164 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 9.9 seconds | 11.3 seconds | |
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Renault Grand Scenic is more dynamic to drive. Renault Grand Scenic engine produces 25 HP more power than Kia Carens, whereas torque is 106 NM more than Kia Carens. Thanks to more power Renault Grand Scenic reaches 100 km/h speed 1.4 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | no data | 6.2 | |
| Fuel tank capacity: | 53 litres | 58 litres | |
| Read the article "Fuel Efficiency: How to Reduce Fuel Consumption" to learn more about fuel economy. | |||
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 350'000 km | 420'000 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 Kia Carens engine could be longer. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 9 years | 17 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 8 other car models, including Renault Scenic, Renault Megane, Dacia Duster, Dacia Dokker | Installed on at least 8 other car models, including Kia Sportage, Kia Ceed, Hyundai Tucson, Hyundai Elantra, Hyundai i30 | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. Kia Carens 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. | |||
| Renault Grand Scenic 2016 1.3 engine: The engine is reliable. However, in the event of problems, getting spare parts and repairs can be difficult. Fuel consumption is reasonable, and the engine is not too demanding on fuel quality. Kia Carens 2016 1.6 engine: The engine is generally a reliable design and not particularly sensitive to fuel quality. However, it is prone to several common issues. One of the most widespread problems is the rapid buildup of carbon ... More about Kia Carens 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 | 5 seats | |
| Trunk capacity: | 189 litres | 536 litres | |
| Trunk capacity with 7 seats: | 189 litres | 103 litres | |
| Trunk capacity with 5 seats: | no data | 536 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down, if possible |
no data | 1650 litres | |
| In 7-seat version Renault Grand Scenic has more luggage space (by 86 litres). | |||
| 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: | 2`245 kg | 2`140 kg | |
| Net weight: | 1`632 kg | 1`408 kg | |
| Load capacity: | 613 kg | 732 kg | |
| Renault Grand Scenic load capacity (permitted cargo and passenger weight) is par apmēram 19 procentiem less than Kia Carens. Therefore, Kia Carens is more suitable for longer family trips or transporting heavier loads. | |||
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | no data | no data | |
| Average price (€): | 10 800 | 8200 | |
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