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 | Manual | |
| Engine: | 1.6 Diesel | 1.5 Diesel | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing belt | |
| Engine chain usually needs to be replaced less often than the timing belt, but the cost of replacing the chain is usually higher. Chain motors are considered to be more reliable, but noisier and more vibration generating. | |||
Performance | |||
| Power: | 130 HP | 90 HP | |
| Torque: | 320 NM | 220 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 10.3 seconds | 13.1 seconds | |
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Renault Scenic is more dynamic to drive. Renault Scenic engine produces 40 HP more power than Renault Captur, whereas torque is 100 NM more than Renault Captur. Thanks to more power Renault Scenic reaches 100 km/h speed 2.8 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 4.4 | 3.7 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 6.3 l/100km | 5.1 l/100km | |
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The Renault Captur is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Renault Scenic consumes 0.7 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 105 litres more fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Renault Scenic consumes 1.2 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Renault Captur. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 60 litres | 45 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 1360 km in combined cycle | 1210 km in combined cycle | |
| 1500 km on highway | 1320 km on highway | ||
| 950 km with real consumption | 880 km with real consumption | ||
| Renault Scenic gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
Engines | |||
| Engine production duration: | 13 years | 8 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 7 other car models, including Nissan X-Trail, Nissan Qashqai, Renault Megane | Installed on at least 22 other car models, including Nissan Qashqai, Renault Laguna, Renault Scenic, Dacia Duster, Nissan Juke | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. | |||
| Hydraulic tappets: | yes | no | |
| The Renault Scenic 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. | |||
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: | 470 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 93 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): | 2`035 | 1`749 | |
| 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 (€): | 5800 | 8000 | |
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