Renault Modus 2008 vs Nissan Note 2009
| Body: | Minivan / MPV | Hatchback | |
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| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
| Engine: | 1.6 Petrol | 1.6 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing belt | Timing chain | |
| Timing belt usually needs to be replaced more often than the chain, but it is usually significantly cheaper. Timing belt motors are generally quieter and less vibrating than chain motors. | |||
Performance | |||
| Power: | 112 HP | 110 HP | |
| Torque: | 151 NM | 153 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 12.3 seconds | 11.7 seconds | |
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Nissan Note is a more dynamic driving. Renault Modus engine produces 2 HP more power than Nissan Note, but torque is 2 NM less than Nissan Note. Despite the higher power, Renault Modus reaches 100 km/h speed 0.6 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 7.6 | 6.8 | |
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The Nissan Note is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Renault Modus consumes 0.8 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Nissan Note, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Renault Modus could require 120 litres more fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 49 litres | 46 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 640 km in combined cycle | 670 km in combined cycle | |
| 800 km on highway | 850 km on highway | ||
| Read the article "Fuel Efficiency: How to Reduce Fuel Consumption" to learn more about fuel economy. | |||
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 420'000 km | 360'000 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 Modus engine could be longer. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 26 years | 20 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 7 other car models, including Renault Laguna, Renault Scenic, Renault Clio, Dacia Duster | Installed on at least 8 other car models, including Nissan Qashqai, Nissan Almera, Nissan Juke, Nissan Micra | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. | |||
| Renault Modus 2008 1.6 engine: The engine is very robust and long-lived, up to half a million kilometres, and can suffer minor damage, but overall it is quite reliable. Fuel consumption is relatively high for these engines, but they are not ... More about Renault Modus 2008 1.6 engine Nissan Note 2009 1.6 engine: A simple and reliable engine, not particularly demanding on fuel quality. Tends to consume more oil, may have problems starting in cold weather. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 3.87 m | 4.10 m | |
| Width: | 1.70 m | 1.69 m | |
| Height: | 1.59 m | 1.55 m | |
| Renault Modus is 23 cm shorter than the Nissan Note, 1 cm wider, while the height of Renault Modus is 4 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 217 litres | 280 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
1302 litres | 1332 litres | |
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Nissan Note has more luggage space. Renault Modus has 63 litres less trunk space than the Nissan Note. The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in Nissan Note (by 30 litres). | |||
| Turning diameter: | 10.4 meters | 11 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Renault Modus is 0.6 metres less than that of the Nissan Note, which means Renault Modus can be easier to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`695 | 1`580 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | below average | below average | |
| Nissan Note has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Renault Modus has serious deffects in 10 percent more cases than Nissan Note, so Nissan Note quality is probably slightly better | |||
| Average price (€): | 3000 | 2800 | |
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