Renault Scenic 2012 vs Volkswagen Touran 2010
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 1.6 Diesel | 1.6 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 | 230 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 10.3 seconds | 14.7 seconds | |
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Renault Scenic is more dynamic to drive. Renault Scenic engine produces 40 HP more power than Volkswagen Touran, whereas torque is 90 NM more than Volkswagen Touran. Thanks to more power Renault Scenic reaches 100 km/h speed 4.4 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 4.4 | 5.1 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 6.3 l/100km | 5.9 l/100km | |
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By specification Renault Scenic consumes 0.7 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Volkswagen Touran, which means that by driving the Renault Scenic over 15,000 km in a year you can save 105 litres of fuel. But when we compare the real fuel consumption reported by users, Renault Scenic consumes 0.4 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Volkswagen Touran. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 60 litres | 60 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 1360 km in combined cycle | 1170 km in combined cycle | |
| 1500 km on highway | 1330 km on highway | ||
| 950 km with real consumption | 1010 km with real consumption | ||
| Read the article "Fuel Efficiency: How to Reduce Fuel Consumption" to learn more about fuel economy. | |||
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 350'000 km | 350'000 km | |
| Engine resource depends largely on regular maintenance and the quality of the oils and fuels used. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 14 years | 6 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 7 other car models, including Nissan X-Trail, Nissan Qashqai, Renault Megane | Installed on at least 7 other car models, including Volkswagen Golf, Volkswagen Polo, Audi A3, Skoda Fabia, Skoda Roomster | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. Renault Scenic might be a better choice in this respect. | |||
| Renault Scenic 2012 1.6 engine: This 1.6-liter diesel engine is a joint development by Renault-Nissan engineers. It features a cast-iron block, a 16-valve cylinder head with hydraulic lifters, a chain-driven timing system, and a Bosch Common ... More about Renault Scenic 2012 1.6 engine Volkswagen Touran 2010 1.6 engine: The 1.6 TDI turbo diesel engine is generally reliable, which is especially reassuring given its frequent use in commercial vehicles. Even under heavy use, it can exceed 500,000 km, provided that maintenance is performed regularly and ... More about Volkswagen Touran 2010 1.6 engine | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.37 m | 4.40 m | |
| Width: | 1.85 m | 1.79 m | |
| Height: | 1.64 m | 1.67 m | |
| Renault Scenic is 3 cm shorter than the Volkswagen Touran, 5 cm wider, while the height of Renault Scenic is 3 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 470 litres | 695 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
1870 litres | 1989 litres | |
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Volkswagen Touran has more luggage space. Renault Scenic has 225 litres less trunk space than the Volkswagen Touran. The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in Volkswagen Touran (by 119 litres). | |||
| Turning diameter: | 11 meters | 11.2 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Renault Scenic is 0.2 metres less than that of the Volkswagen Touran. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 2`035 | 2`170 | |
| Safety: | |||
| Volkswagen Touran scores higher in safety tests. The Volkswagen Touran scores significantly higher in active safety technologies (stability control, lane assist, automatic braking, etc.) tests. | |||
| Quality: | average | below average | |
| Renault Scenic has slightly fewer faults. Deffect rate in annual technical inspection is similar for both cars, it's slightly higher for Volkswagen Touran, so Renault Scenic quality could be a bit better. | |||
| Average price (€): | 5800 | 6400 | |
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