Renault Kadjar 2018 vs Opel Grandland 2017
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 1.7 Diesel | 1.6 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 | 120 HP | |
| Torque: | 340 NM | 300 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | n/a seconds | 10.9 seconds | |
| Renault Kadjar engine produces 30 HP more power than Opel Grandland, whereas torque is 40 NM more than Opel Grandland. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | no data | 4.0 | |
| Fuel tank capacity: | 55 litres | 53 litres | |
| Ground clearance: | 200 mm (7.9 inches) | 188 mm (7.4 inches) | |
| Because of the higher ground clearance, Renault Kadjar can perform better on bad roads - it can go over higher obstacles and bumps. At the same time, the higher ground clearance can reduce stability and handling on paved roads, especially at higher speeds. Note, however, that this Renault Kadjar version does not have 4x4 drive, which is very important in poor road conditions. | |||
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 420'000 km | 300'000 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 Renault Kadjar engine could be longer. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 9 years | 11 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 11 other car models, including Peugeot 308, Citroen C4, Peugeot 3008, Citroen Berlingo | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. Opel Grandland might be a better choice in this respect. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.49 m | 4.48 m | |
| Width: | 1.84 m | 1.86 m | |
| Height: | 1.61 m | 1.61 m | |
| Both cars are similar in size. Renault Kadjar is 1 cm longer than the Opel Grandland, 2 cm narrower the height of the cars does not differ significantly. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 472 litres | 514 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
1478 litres | 1652 litres | |
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Opel Grandland has more luggage space. Despite its longer length, Renault Kadjar has 42 litres less trunk space than the Opel Grandland. This could mean that the Renault Kadjar uses more space in the cabin, so the driver and passengers could be more spacious and comfortable. The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in Opel Grandland (by 174 litres). | |||
| Turning diameter: | 10.7 meters | 11.5 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Renault Kadjar is 0.8 metres less than that of the Opel Grandland, which means Renault Kadjar can be easier to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 2`035 | 2`000 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | above average | high | |
| Opel Grandland has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Renault Kadjar has serious deffects in 35 percent more cases than Opel Grandland, so Opel Grandland quality is probably significantly better | |||
| Average price (€): | 18 000 | no data | |
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