Renault Koleos 2008 vs Opel Antara 2007
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 2.0 Diesel | 2.0 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: | 175 HP | 150 HP | |
| Torque: | 360 NM | 320 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 9.9 seconds | 10.3 seconds | |
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Renault Koleos is more dynamic to drive. Renault Koleos engine produces 25 HP more power than Opel Antara, whereas torque is 40 NM more than Opel Antara. Thanks to more power Renault Koleos reaches 100 km/h speed 0.4 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 7.5 | 7.5 | |
| Fuel tank capacity: | 65 litres | 65 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 860 km in combined cycle | 860 km in combined cycle | |
| 980 km on highway | 950 km on highway | ||
| 790 km with real consumption | 720 km with real consumption | ||
Drive type | |||
| Wheel drive type: | All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4) | All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4) | |
Engines | |||
| Engine production duration: | 14 years | 5 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 10 other car models, including Nissan X-Trail, Nissan Qashqai, Renault Laguna, Renault Scenic, Opel Vivaro | Installed on at least 3 other car models, including Chevrolet Captiva, Chevrolet Epica, Chevrolet Cruze | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. Renault Koleos might be a better choice in this respect. | |||
| Renault Koleos 2008 2.0 engine: The engine has a good power to fuel consumption ratio and, with careful maintenance, a long service life. The most common problems with these engines are with the fuel injection system and lubrication. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.52 m | 4.58 m | |
| Width: | 1.86 m | 1.85 m | |
| Height: | 1.70 m | 1.70 m | |
| Both cars are similar in size. Renault Koleos is 6 cm shorter than the Opel Antara, 1 cm wider the height of the cars does not differ significantly. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 450 litres | 370 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
1380 litres | 1420 litres | |
| Even though the car is shorter, Renault Koleos has 80 litres more trunk space than the Opel Antara. The Opel Antara may have more interior space, so the cabin could be more spacious and more comfortable for the driver and passengers. The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in Opel Antara (by 40 litres). | |||
| Turning diameter: | 11.6 meters | 12.4 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Renault Koleos is 0.8 metres less than that of the Opel Antara, which means Renault Koleos can be easier to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 2`250 | 2`225 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | no data | average | |
| Average price (€): | 5400 | 4400 | |
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