Renault Scenic 2012 vs Renault Koleos 2013
| 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: | 1.5 Diesel | 2.0 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: | 110 HP | 173 HP | |
| Torque: | 260 NM | 360 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 12.5 seconds | 11.9 seconds | |
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Renault Koleos is a more dynamic driving. Renault Scenic engine produces 63 HP less power than Renault Koleos, whereas torque is 100 NM less than Renault Koleos. Due to the lower power, Renault Scenic reaches 100 km/h speed 0.6 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 4.1 | 7.1 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 5.8 l/100km | 8.2 l/100km | |
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The Renault Scenic is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Renault Scenic consumes 3 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Renault Koleos, which means that by driving the Renault Scenic over 15,000 km in a year you can save 450 litres of fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Renault Scenic consumes 2.4 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Renault Koleos. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 60 litres | 65 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 1460 km in combined cycle | 910 km in combined cycle | |
| 1530 km on highway | 1040 km on highway | ||
| 1030 km with real consumption | 790 km with real consumption | ||
| Renault Scenic gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
| Read the article "Fuel Efficiency: How to Reduce Fuel Consumption" to learn more about fuel economy. | |||
Drive type | |||
| Wheel drive type: | Front wheel drive (FWD) | All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4) | |
Engines | |||
| Engine production duration: | 8 years | 14 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 22 other car models, including Nissan Qashqai, Renault Laguna, Dacia Duster, Nissan Juke | Installed on at least 10 other car models, including Nissan X-Trail, Nissan Qashqai, Renault Laguna, Renault Scenic, Opel Vivaro | |
| 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 Renault Koleos 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 Scenic 2012 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 Scenic 2012 1.5 engine Renault Koleos 2013 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: | 4.37 m | 4.52 m | |
| Width: | 1.85 m | 1.86 m | |
| Height: | 1.64 m | 1.70 m | |
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Renault Scenic is smaller. Renault Scenic is 15 cm shorter than the Renault Koleos, 1 cm narrower, while the height of Renault Scenic is 6 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 470 litres | 450 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
1870 litres | 1380 litres | |
| Even though the car is shorter, Renault Scenic has 20 litres more trunk space than the Renault Koleos. The Renault Koleos 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 Renault Scenic (by 490 litres). | |||
| Turning diameter: | 11 meters | 11.6 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Renault Scenic is 0.6 metres less than that of the Renault Koleos, which means Renault Scenic can be easier to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`967 | 2`300 | |
| Safety: | |||
| The Renault Koleos scores significantly higher in active safety technologies (stability control, lane assist, automatic braking, etc.) tests. | |||
| Quality: | average | no data | |
| Average price (€): | 6400 | 7800 | |
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