Renault Scenic 2006 vs Opel Zafira 2005
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 2.0 Diesel | 1.9 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: | 150 HP | 120 HP | |
| Torque: | 340 NM | 280 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 9.7 seconds | 12.5 seconds | |
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Renault Scenic is more dynamic to drive. Renault Scenic engine produces 30 HP more power than Opel Zafira, whereas torque is 60 NM more than Opel Zafira. Thanks to more power Renault Scenic reaches 100 km/h speed 2.8 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 7.0 | 7.2 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 7.4 l/100km | 7.2 l/100km | |
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By specification Renault Scenic consumes 0.2 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Opel Zafira, which means that by driving the Renault Scenic over 15,000 km in a year you can save 30 litres of fuel. But when we compare the real fuel consumption reported by users, Renault Scenic consumes 0.2 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Opel Zafira. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 60 litres | 58 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 850 km in combined cycle | 800 km in combined cycle | |
| 810 km with real consumption | 800 km with real consumption | ||
| Renault Scenic gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
Engines | |||
| Engine production duration: | 14 years | 6 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 10 other car models, including Nissan X-Trail, Nissan Qashqai, Renault Laguna, Opel Vivaro | Installed on at least 3 other car models, including Opel Astra, Opel Vectra, Opel Signum | |
| 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: | 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: | 4.26 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): | no data | 2`180 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | low | below average | |
| Opel Zafira has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Renault Scenic has serious deffects in 15 percent more cases than Opel Zafira, so Opel Zafira quality is probably better | |||
| Average price (€): | 1600 | 1800 | |
| Rating in user reviews: | 6.5/10 | 6.5/10 | |
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