Renault Modus 2008 vs Suzuki Splash 2010
| Body: | Minivan / MPV | Hatchback | |
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| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
| Engine: | 1.6 Petrol | 1.2 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 | 94 HP | |
| Torque: | 151 NM | 114 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 12.3 seconds | 14 seconds | |
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Renault Modus is more dynamic to drive. Renault Modus engine produces 18 HP more power than Suzuki Splash, whereas torque is 37 NM more than Suzuki Splash. Thanks to more power Renault Modus reaches 100 km/h speed 1.7 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 7.6 | 5.7 | |
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The Suzuki Splash is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Renault Modus consumes 1.9 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Suzuki Splash, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Renault Modus could require 285 litres more fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 49 litres | 45 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 640 km in combined cycle | 780 km in combined cycle | |
| 800 km on highway | 900 km on highway | ||
| Suzuki Splash gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
| Read the article "Fuel Efficiency: How to Reduce Fuel Consumption" to learn more about fuel economy. | |||
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 420'000 km | 390'000 km | |
| Engine resource depends largely on regular maintenance and the quality of the oils and fuels used. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 26 years | 12 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 7 other car models, including Renault Laguna, Renault Scenic, Renault Clio, Dacia Duster | Used also on Opel Agila | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. Renault Modus might be a better choice in this respect. | |||
| 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 | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 3.87 m | 3.72 m | |
| Width: | 1.70 m | 1.68 m | |
| Height: | 1.59 m | 1.59 m | |
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Renault Modus is larger. Renault Modus is 16 cm longer than the Suzuki Splash, 2 cm wider the height of the cars does not differ significantly. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 217 litres | 178 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
1302 litres | 1050 litres | |
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Renault Modus has more luggage capacity. Renault Modus has 39 litres more trunk space than the Suzuki Splash. The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in Renault Modus (by 252 litres). | |||
| Turning diameter: | 10.4 meters | 9.4 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Renault Modus is 1 metres more than that of the Suzuki Splash, which means Renault Modus can be harder to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Power steering: | Electric power steering | Hydraulic power steering | |
| Electric power steering is simpler, quieter, more fuel-efficient, more configurable and provides additional features such as auto-steering for lane assist and parking. The disadvantages of electric power steering are possible overheating under prolonged load conditions and insufficient feedback (feeling) during steering. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`695 | 1`485 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | above average | high | |
| Suzuki Splash has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Renault Modus has serious deffects in 30 percent more cases than Suzuki Splash, so Suzuki Splash quality is probably significantly better | |||
| Average price (€): | 2600 | no data | |
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