Renault Scenic 2012 vs Renault Captur 2012
| Body: | Minivan / MPV | Crossover / SUV | |
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| Crossovers and SUVs have better off-road capabilities (higher ground clearance, can have 4x4 drive), they are preferable for driving on unpaved roads and rural areas. Also, the driver's seating position is higher in a crossover or SUVs, which provides better visibility also in city. This usually comes at the cost of higher fuel consumption, increased weight and higher maintenance costs. | |||
| Gearbox: | Manual | Automatic | |
| Engine: | 1.4 Petrol | 1.2 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing chain | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 130 HP | 120 HP | |
| Torque: | 190 NM | 190 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 10.5 seconds | 10.9 seconds | |
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Renault Scenic is more dynamic to drive. Renault Scenic engine produces 10 HP more power than Renault Captur, the torque is the same for both cars. Thanks to more power Renault Scenic reaches 100 km/h speed 0.4 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 7.3 | 5.4 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 8.2 l/100km | 7.3 l/100km | |
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The Renault Captur is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Renault Scenic consumes 1.9 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Renault Captur, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Renault Scenic could require 285 litres more fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Renault Scenic consumes 0.9 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Renault Captur. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 60 litres | 45 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 820 km in combined cycle | 830 km in combined cycle | |
| 1010 km on highway | 950 km on highway | ||
| 730 km with real consumption | 610 km with real consumption | ||
Engines | |||
| Engine production duration: | 7 years | 7 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 2 other car models, including Renault Megane, Renault Grand Scenic | Installed on at least 8 other car models, including Renault Scenic, Renault Megane, Dacia Duster, Dacia Dokker | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. Renault Captur might be a better choice in this respect. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.37 m | 4.12 m | |
| Width: | 1.85 m | 1.78 m | |
| Height: | 1.64 m | 1.57 m | |
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Renault Scenic is larger. Renault Scenic is 24 cm longer than the Renault Captur, 7 cm wider, while the height of Renault Scenic is 7 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 437 litres | 377 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
1870 litres | 1235 litres | |
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Renault Scenic has more luggage capacity. Renault Scenic has 60 litres more trunk space than the Renault Captur. The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in Renault Scenic (by 635 litres). | |||
| Turning diameter: | 11 meters | 10.4 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Renault Scenic is 0.6 metres more than that of the Renault Captur, which means Renault Scenic can be harder to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`945 | 1`726 | |
| Safety: | |||
| The Renault Captur scores significantly higher in active safety technologies (stability control, lane assist, automatic braking, etc.) tests. | |||
| Quality: | low | average | |
| Renault Captur has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Renault Scenic has serious deffects in 55 percent more cases than Renault Captur, so Renault Captur quality is probably significantly better | |||
| Average price (€): | 6000 | 8000 | |
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