Renault Grand Scenic 2017 vs Citroen SpaceTourer 2016
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 1.3 Petrol | 1.5 Diesel | |
| Petrol engines (Renault Grand Scenic) are generally quieter, smoother, and better suited for short trips due to quicker warm-up times. Diesel (Citroen SpaceTourer) engines, on the other hand, offer superior fuel efficiency and torque, making them ideal for long-distance driving and heavy loads. Read more: Petrol vs. Diesel: Fuel Economy and Key Differences. | |||
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing chain and belt | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 160 HP | 120 HP | |
| Torque: | 270 NM | 300 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 9.3 seconds | 12 seconds | |
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Renault Grand Scenic is more dynamic to drive. Renault Grand Scenic engine produces 40 HP more power than Citroen SpaceTourer, but torque is 30 NM less than Citroen SpaceTourer. Thanks to more power Renault Grand Scenic reaches 100 km/h speed 2.7 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 5.5 | no data | |
| Fuel tank capacity: | 53 litres | 70 litres | |
| Read the article "Fuel Efficiency: How to Reduce Fuel Consumption" to learn more about fuel economy. | |||
| Ground clearance: | 159 mm (6.3 inches) | 150 mm (5.9 inches) | |
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 Citroen SpaceTourer engine could be longer. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 9 years | 8 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 8 other car models, including Renault Scenic, Renault Megane, Dacia Duster, Dacia Dokker | Installed on at least 4 other car models, including Opel Insignia, Citroen C4 Cactus, Opel Crossland, Citroen C3 Aircross | |
| 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 2017 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. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.63 m | 4.96 m | |
| Width: | 1.87 m | 1.92 m | |
| Height: | 1.66 m | 1.92 m | |
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Renault Grand Scenic is smaller. Renault Grand Scenic is 32 cm shorter than the Citroen SpaceTourer, 5 cm narrower, while the height of Renault Grand Scenic is 26 cm lower. | |||
| Seats: | 7 seats | no data | |
| Trunk capacity: | 189 litres | 655 litres | |
| Trunk capacity with 7 seats: | 189 litres | no data | |
| Trunk capacity with 5 seats: | no data | 655 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
1737 litres | 3968 litres | |
| The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in Citroen SpaceTourer (by 2231 litres). | |||
| Turning diameter: | 11.4 meters | 12.4 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Renault Grand Scenic is 1 metres less than that of the Citroen SpaceTourer, which means Renault Grand Scenic can be easier to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 2`271 | 2`755 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | no data | no data | |
| Average price (€): | 10 800 | no data | |
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