Renault Scenic 2003 vs Opel Zafira 2003
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 1.9 Diesel | 2.2 Diesel | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 120 HP | 125 HP | |
| Torque: | 300 NM | 280 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 12.1 seconds | 11.5 seconds | |
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Opel Zafira is a more dynamic driving. Renault Scenic engine produces 5 HP less power than Opel Zafira, but torque is 20 NM more than Opel Zafira. Due to the lower power, Renault Scenic reaches 100 km/h speed 0.6 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 5.8 | 6.5 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 6.5 l/100km | 7.0 l/100km | |
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The Renault Scenic is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Renault Scenic consumes 0.7 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 105 litres of fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Renault Scenic consumes 0.5 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Opel Zafira. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 60 litres | 58 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 1030 km in combined cycle | 890 km in combined cycle | |
| 1200 km on highway | 1070 km on highway | ||
| 920 km with real consumption | 820 km with real consumption | ||
| Renault Scenic gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
| 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. | |||
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): | 2`010 | 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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