Renault Scenic 2003 vs Renault Modus 2004
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 2.0 Petrol | 1.6 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing belt | Timing belt | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 136 HP | 113 HP | |
| Torque: | 191 NM | 151 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 10.3 seconds | 10 seconds | |
| Renault Scenic engine produces 23 HP more power than Renault Modus, whereas torque is 40 NM more than Renault Modus. Despite the higher power, Renault Scenic reaches 100 km/h speed 0.3 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 8.0 | 6.8 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 8.8 l/100km | 8.0 l/100km | |
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The Renault Modus is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Renault Scenic consumes 1.2 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Renault Modus, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Renault Scenic could require 180 litres more fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Renault Scenic consumes 0.8 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Renault Modus. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 60 litres | 49 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 750 km in combined cycle | 720 km in combined cycle | |
| 930 km on highway | 870 km on highway | ||
| 680 km with real consumption | 610 km with real consumption | ||
| Ground clearance: | 130 mm (5.1 inches) | 120 mm (4.7 inches) | |
| Because of the higher ground clearance, Renault Scenic 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 Renault Scenic version does not have 4x4 drive, which is very important in poor road conditions. | |||
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 370'000 km | 420'000 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 Renault Modus engine could be longer. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 11 years | 26 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 4 other car models, including Renault Laguna, Renault Megane, Renault Espace | Installed on at least 7 other car models, including Renault Laguna, Renault Scenic, Renault Clio, Dacia Duster | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. Renault Modus 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. | |||
| Renault Scenic 2003 2.0 engine: The F4R 2.0 engine is a relatively simple and reliable unit, capable of lasting up to 400,000 km with proper maintenance. Its design is straightforward, and service is generally accessible. However, several recurring issues ... More about Renault Scenic 2003 2.0 engine Renault Modus 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 Modus 2004 1.6 engine | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.26 m | 3.79 m | |
| Width: | 1.80 m | 1.70 m | |
| Height: | 1.62 m | 1.59 m | |
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Renault Scenic is larger. Renault Scenic is 47 cm longer than the Renault Modus, 10 cm wider, while the height of Renault Scenic is 3 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 430 litres | 274 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
1840 litres | 1283 litres | |
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Renault Scenic has more luggage capacity. Renault Scenic has 156 litres more trunk space than the Renault Modus. The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in Renault Scenic (by 557 litres). | |||
| Turning diameter: | 10.7 meters | 10.9 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Renault Scenic is 0.2 metres less than that of the Renault Modus. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`955 | 1`660 | |
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| Quality: | low | below average | |
| Renault Modus has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Renault Scenic has serious deffects in 15 percent more cases than Renault Modus, so Renault Modus quality is probably better | |||
| Average price (€): | 1200 | 2200 | |
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