Renault Modus 2008 vs Suzuki Splash 2008
| Body: | Minivan / MPV | Hatchback | |
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| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
| Engine: | 1.5 Diesel | 1.2 Diesel | |
| 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: | 86 HP | 75 HP | |
| Torque: | 200 NM | 190 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 13 seconds | 13.9 seconds | |
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Renault Modus is more dynamic to drive. Renault Modus engine produces 11 HP more power than Suzuki Splash, whereas torque is 10 NM more than Suzuki Splash. Thanks to more power Renault Modus reaches 100 km/h speed 0.9 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 4.5 | no data | |
| Fuel tank capacity: | 49 litres | 45 litres | |
| Read the article "Fuel Efficiency: How to Reduce Fuel Consumption" to learn more about fuel economy. | |||
Engines | |||
| Engine production duration: | 8 years | 14 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 22 other car models, including Nissan Qashqai, Renault Laguna, Renault Scenic, Dacia Duster, Nissan Juke | Used only for this car | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. | |||
| Hydraulic tappets: | no | yes | |
| The Suzuki Splash 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 Modus 2008 1.5 engine: The engine has many modifications, is sufficiently common and spare parts are available. The fuel consumption/power ratio is good. The fuel injection system can be a problem and the timing belt change interval ... More about Renault Modus 2008 1.5 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`675 | 1`530 | |
| 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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