Renault Grand Scenic 2017 vs Kia Carens 2016
| Gearbox: | Manual | 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: | 260 NM | 164 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 10.2 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 96 NM more than Kia Carens. Thanks to more power Renault Grand Scenic reaches 100 km/h speed 1.1 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 5.6 | 6.2 | |
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The Renault Grand Scenic is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Renault Grand Scenic consumes 0.6 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Kia Carens, which means that by driving the Renault Grand Scenic over 15,000 km in a year you can save 90 litres of fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 53 litres | 58 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 940 km in combined cycle | 930 km in combined cycle | |
| 1100 km on highway | 1110 km on highway | ||
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: | 8 years | 16 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 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. 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. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 718 litres | 536 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
1901 litres | 1650 litres | |
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Renault Grand Scenic has more luggage capacity. Renault Grand Scenic has 182 litres more trunk space than the Kia Carens. The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in Renault Grand Scenic (by 251 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 (kg): | 2`084 | 2`000 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | no data | no data | |
| Average price (€): | 12 000 | 9600 | |
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