Renault Scenic 2009 vs Ford Fusion 2005
| Body: | Minivan / MPV | Hatchback | |
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| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
| Engine: | 1.4 Petrol | 1.4 Petrol | |
| 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 | 80 HP | |
| Torque: | 190 NM | 124 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 10.5 seconds | 13.7 seconds | |
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Renault Scenic is more dynamic to drive. Renault Scenic engine produces 50 HP more power than Ford Fusion, whereas torque is 66 NM more than Ford Fusion. Thanks to more power Renault Scenic reaches 100 km/h speed 3.2 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 7.1 | 6.5 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 8.7 l/100km | 7.0 l/100km | |
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The Ford Fusion is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Renault Scenic consumes 0.6 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Ford Fusion, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Renault Scenic could require 90 litres more fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Renault Scenic consumes 1.7 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Ford Fusion. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 60 litres | 45 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 840 km in combined cycle | 690 km in combined cycle | |
| 1030 km on highway | 840 km on highway | ||
| 680 km with real consumption | 640 km with real consumption | ||
| Renault Scenic gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
| Ground clearance: | 120 mm (4.7 inches) | 160 mm (6.3 inches) | |
| Because of the higher ground clearance, Ford Fusion can perform better on bad roads - it can go over higher obstacles and bumps. At the same time, the higher ground clearance can reduce stability and handling on paved roads, especially at higher speeds. Note, however, that this Ford Fusion version does not have 4x4 drive, which is very important in poor road conditions. | |||
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 280'000 km | 350'000 km | |
| Engine resource depends largely on regular maintenance and the quality of the oils and fuels used, but under equal conditions the average life of a Ford Fusion engine could be longer. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 7 years | 11 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 2 other car models, including Renault Megane, Renault Grand Scenic | Used also on Ford Fiesta | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.24 m | 4.02 m | |
| Width: | 1.85 m | 1.72 m | |
| Height: | 1.64 m | 1.53 m | |
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Renault Scenic is larger. Renault Scenic is 22 cm longer than the Ford Fusion, 13 cm wider, while the height of Renault Scenic is 11 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 437 litres | 337 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
1837 litres | 1175 litres | |
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Renault Scenic has more luggage capacity. Renault Scenic has 100 litres more trunk space than the Ford Fusion. The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in Renault Scenic (by 662 litres). | |||
| Turning diameter: | 11 meters | 10.3 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Renault Scenic is 0.7 metres more than that of the Ford Fusion, which means Renault Scenic 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`837 | 1`605 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | average | above average | |
| Ford Fusion has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Renault Scenic has serious deffects in 20 percent more cases than Ford Fusion, so Ford Fusion quality is probably better | |||
| Average price (€): | 3400 | 2800 | |
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