Renault Scenic 2006 vs Opel Zafira 2005
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 1.6 Petrol | 1.6 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing belt | Timing belt | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 110 HP | 105 HP | |
| Torque: | 152 NM | 150 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 11.8 seconds | 14.3 seconds | |
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Renault Scenic is more dynamic to drive. Renault Scenic engine produces 5 HP more power than Opel Zafira, whereas torque is 2 NM more than Opel Zafira. Thanks to more power Renault Scenic reaches 100 km/h speed 2.5 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 7.6 | 7.1 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 7.9 l/100km | 7.9 l/100km | |
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The Opel Zafira is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Renault Scenic consumes 0.5 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Opel Zafira, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Renault Scenic could require 75 litres more fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 60 litres | 58 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 780 km in combined cycle | 810 km in combined cycle | |
| 950 km on highway | 950 km on highway | ||
| 750 km with real consumption | 730 km with real consumption | ||
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 420'000 km | 420'000 km | |
| Engine resource depends largely on regular maintenance and the quality of the oils and fuels used. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 26 years | 7 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 7 other car models, including Renault Laguna, Renault Clio, Dacia Duster | Installed on at least 3 other car models, including Opel Astra, Opel Vectra, Opel Meriva | |
| 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 2006 1.6 engine: The engine is very robust and long-lived, up to half a million kilometres, and can suffer minor damage, but overall it is quite reliable. Fuel consumption is relatively high for these engines, but they are not ... More about Renault Scenic 2006 1.6 engine | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.26 m | 4.47 m | |
| Width: | 1.80 m | 1.80 m | |
| Height: | 1.62 m | 1.64 m | |
| Renault Scenic is 21 cm shorter than the Opel Zafira, width is practically the same , while the height of Renault Scenic is 2 cm lower. | |||
| Seats: | 5 seats | 7 seats | |
| Trunk capacity: | 406 litres | 140 litres | |
| Trunk capacity with 7 seats: | no data | 140 litres | |
| Trunk capacity with 5 seats: | 406 litres | no data | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
1840 litres | 1820 litres | |
| The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in Renault Scenic (by 20 litres). | |||
| Turning diameter: | 10.7 meters | 11.1 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Renault Scenic is 0.4 metres less than that of the Opel Zafira, which means Renault Scenic can be easier to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`925 | 2`075 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | low | average | |
| Opel Zafira has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Renault Scenic has serious deffects in 20 percent more cases than Opel Zafira, so Opel Zafira quality is probably better | |||
| Average price (€): | 1800 | 1600 | |
| Rating in user reviews: | 6.5/10 | 6.5/10 | |
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