Renault Scenic 2009 vs Volkswagen Golf Plus 2009
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 1.5 Diesel | 1.6 Diesel | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing belt | Timing belt | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 110 HP | 90 HP | |
| Torque: | 240 NM | 230 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 12.4 seconds | 13.5 seconds | |
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Renault Scenic is more dynamic to drive. Renault Scenic engine produces 20 HP more power than Volkswagen Golf Plus, whereas torque is 10 NM more than Volkswagen Golf Plus. Thanks to more power Renault Scenic reaches 100 km/h speed 1.1 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 5.3 | 4.7 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 6.0 l/100km | 5.6 l/100km | |
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The Volkswagen Golf Plus 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 Volkswagen Golf Plus, 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 0.4 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Volkswagen Golf Plus. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 60 litres | 55 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 1130 km in combined cycle | 1170 km in combined cycle | |
| 1270 km on highway | 1340 km on highway | ||
| 1000 km with real consumption | 980 km with real consumption | ||
| Read the article "Fuel Efficiency: How to Reduce Fuel Consumption" to learn more about fuel economy. | |||
Engines | |||
| Engine production duration: | 8 years | 6 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 22 other car models, including Nissan Qashqai, Renault Laguna, Dacia Duster, Nissan Juke | 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. | |||
| Hydraulic tappets: | no | yes | |
| The Volkswagen Golf Plus 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 2009 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 2009 1.5 engine Volkswagen Golf Plus 2009 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 Golf Plus 2009 1.6 engine | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.34 m | 4.20 m | |
| Width: | 1.85 m | 1.76 m | |
| Height: | 1.64 m | 1.59 m | |
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Renault Scenic is larger. Renault Scenic is 14 cm longer than the Volkswagen Golf Plus, 9 cm wider, while the height of Renault Scenic is 5 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 437 litres | 395 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
1837 litres | no data | |
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Renault Scenic has more luggage capacity. Renault Scenic has 42 litres more trunk space than the Volkswagen Golf Plus. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 11 meters | 10.8 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Renault Scenic is 0.2 metres more than that of the Volkswagen Golf Plus. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`944 | 2`000 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | below average | high | |
| Volkswagen Golf Plus has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Renault Scenic has serious deffects in 65 percent more cases than Volkswagen Golf Plus, so Volkswagen Golf Plus quality is probably significantly better | |||
| Average price (€): | 2400 | 5600 | |
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