Renault Scenic 2004 vs Opel Zafira 2003
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 1.6 Petrol | 2.2 Diesel | |
| Petrol engines (Renault Scenic) are generally quieter, smoother, and better suited for short trips due to quicker warm-up times. Diesel (Opel Zafira) engines, on the other hand, offer superior fuel efficiency and torque, making them ideal for long-distance driving and heavy loads. Read more: Petrol vs. Diesel: Fuel Economy and Key Differences. | |||
| Camshaft drive: | Timing belt | Timing chain | |
| Timing belt usually needs to be replaced more often than the chain, but it is usually significantly cheaper. Timing belt motors are generally quieter and less vibrating than chain motors. | |||
Performance | |||
| Power: | 115 HP | 125 HP | |
| Torque: | 152 NM | 280 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 14.3 seconds | 11.5 seconds | |
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Opel Zafira is a more dynamic driving. Renault Scenic engine produces 10 HP less power than Opel Zafira, whereas torque is 128 NM less than Opel Zafira. Due to the lower power, Renault Scenic reaches 100 km/h speed 2.8 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 8.0 | 6.5 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 9.2 l/100km | 7.0 l/100km | |
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The Opel Zafira is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Renault Scenic consumes 1.5 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 225 litres more fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Renault Scenic consumes 2.2 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Opel Zafira. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 60 litres | 58 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 750 km in combined cycle | 890 km in combined cycle | |
| 950 km on highway | 1070 km on highway | ||
| 650 km with real consumption | 820 km with real consumption | ||
| Opel Zafira gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
| Read the article "Fuel Efficiency: How to Reduce Fuel Consumption" to learn more about fuel economy. | |||
| Ground clearance: | 130 mm (5.1 inches) | 150 mm (5.9 inches) | |
| Because of the higher ground clearance, Opel Zafira 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 Opel Zafira version does not have 4x4 drive, which is very important in poor road conditions. | |||
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 420'000 km | 480'000 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 Opel Zafira engine could be longer. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 26 years | 5 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 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: | no | yes | |
| The Opel Zafira 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 2004 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 2004 1.6 engine | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.26 m | 4.32 m | |
| Width: | 1.80 m | 1.74 m | |
| Height: | 1.62 m | 1.63 m | |
| Renault Scenic is 6 cm shorter than the Opel Zafira, 6 cm wider, while the height of Renault Scenic is 1 cm lower. | |||
| Seats: | 5 seats | 7 seats | |
| Trunk capacity: | 430 litres | 150 litres | |
| Trunk capacity with 7 seats: | no data | 150 litres | |
| Trunk capacity with 5 seats: | 430 litres | no data | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
1840 litres | 1700 litres | |
| The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in Renault Scenic (by 140 litres). | |||
| Turning diameter: | 10.7 meters | 10.5 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Renault Scenic is 0.2 metres more than that of the Opel Zafira. | |||
| 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`950 | 2`085 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | low | above average | |
| Opel Zafira has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Renault Scenic has serious deffects in 35 percent more cases than Opel Zafira, so Opel Zafira quality is probably significantly better | |||
| Average price (€): | 1200 | 1200 | |
| Rating in user reviews: | 5.4/10 | 7.8/10 | |
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