Renault Scenic 2004 vs Opel Meriva 2003
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 2.0 Petrol | 1.8 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing belt | Timing belt | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 163 HP | 125 HP | |
| Torque: | 270 NM | 170 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 8.6 seconds | 11.3 seconds | |
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Renault Scenic is more dynamic to drive. Renault Scenic engine produces 38 HP more power than Opel Meriva, whereas torque is 100 NM more than Opel Meriva. Thanks to more power Renault Scenic reaches 100 km/h speed 2.7 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 8.1 | 7.9 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 9.2 l/100km | 8.9 l/100km | |
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By specification Renault Scenic consumes 0.2 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Opel Meriva, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Renault Scenic could require 30 litres more fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Renault Scenic consumes 0.3 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Opel Meriva. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 60 litres | 52 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 740 km in combined cycle | 650 km in combined cycle | |
| 950 km on highway | 850 km on highway | ||
| 650 km with real consumption | 580 km with real consumption | ||
| Renault Scenic gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
Engines | |||
| Engine production duration: | 15 years | 9 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 6 other car models, including Renault Laguna, Renault Megane, Renault Grand Espace | Installed on at least 4 other car models, including Opel Astra, Opel Zafira, 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. | |||
| Renault Scenic 2004 2.0 engine: This engine offers a respectable lifespan for a turbocharged motor but comes with several recurring issues that demand attention. One common problem is oil consumption, which can result from hardened valve seals or, in later ... More about Renault Scenic 2004 2.0 engine Opel Meriva 2003 1.8 engine: Mechanically reliable engine, but the engine control unit can cause problems. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.26 m | 4.04 m | |
| Width: | 1.80 m | 1.69 m | |
| Height: | 1.62 m | 1.62 m | |
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Renault Scenic is larger. Renault Scenic is 22 cm longer than the Opel Meriva, 11 cm wider the height of the cars does not differ significantly. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 430 litres | 350 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
1840 litres | 1410 litres | |
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Renault Scenic has more luggage capacity. Renault Scenic has 80 litres more trunk space than the Opel Meriva. The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in Renault Scenic (by 430 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 Meriva. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`980 | 1`835 | |
| Safety: | |||
| Quality: | low | average | |
| Opel Meriva has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Renault Scenic has serious deffects in 25 percent more cases than Opel Meriva, so Opel Meriva quality is probably significantly better | |||
| Average price (€): | 1200 | 1200 | |
| Rating in user reviews: | 5.4/10 | 7.1/10 | |
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